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$494+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to New York, NY (NYC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NYC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chennai to New York are usually found in October or September, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$889
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$494
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,055
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to New York
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/91:35 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/163:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$888
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/34:20 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/291:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$889
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/74:15 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/73:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$890
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/221:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$891
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/93:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/210:00 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops41h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$914
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2811:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops33h 10mIndiGo
Mon 9/87:50 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops30h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 2/20$927
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/235:35 amMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 9/309:25 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$942
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:15 amMAA - JFK
2 stops27h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 9/18:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$945
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:55 amMAA - EWR
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Sun 8/315:25 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops30h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$973
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/113:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 40mEmirates
Wed 4/211:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop35h 15mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$973
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Wed 10/83:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/223:10 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Wed 10/225:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Deal found 2/20$979

Find flights from Chennai to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 4/9

1:35 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops35h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

3:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$888

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 4/3

4:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

1:20 am-2:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

$889

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 4/7

4:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop21h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

3:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$890

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 4/1

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop38h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/22

1:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop36h 50m

$891

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 3/9

3:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

10:00 pm-1:10 am

2 stops41h 40m

$914

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 7/28

11:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops33h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$927

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 5/13

3:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

8:55 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

$945

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Tue 6/3

1:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Newark

Sun 8/31

5:25 pm-8:55 am

2 stops30h 00m

$973

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 3/11

3:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

11:20 am-8:05 am

1 stop35h 15m

$973

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 4/22

3:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

5:55 pm-2:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

$979

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Compare providers for flights from Chennai to New York

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chennai to New York in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chennai-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to New York

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to New York including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to New York. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to New York, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of $236). Flying from Chennai to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chennai to New York in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 63% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways from Chennai to New York have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to New York?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to New York. 8 airlines have flights from Chennai to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chennai to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $889, Qatar Airways will fly you from Chennai to New York and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $890 and $891, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $494. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to New York for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to New York?

    The most popular flight routes from Chennai to New York are Chennai - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Chennai - Newark and Chennai - New York LaGuardia.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chennai to New York?

    Most of the time, Chennai to New York flights that have layovers will stop in Abu Dhabi. Dubai follows Abu Dhabi in terms of the most common layover location on Chennai to New York flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    The majority of Abu Dhabi visitors spend their time at Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi in need of a rental car can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $27.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those on a layover in Dubai in need of a rental car can book one at Dubai Intl for about $30.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chennai to New York flights?

    Chennai to New York flights have a layover in Milan the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of $236). Flying from Chennai to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chennai to New York

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$831Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$888Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$973Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$982Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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