Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chennai to New York?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 03m.

Which airlines fly to New York?

Emirates, Air India and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Chennai according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to New York?

Air India, Air France, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to New York

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chennai to New York?

Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 71,459.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chennai to New York?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 55m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chennai and New York?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 27% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to New York?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to New York refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to New York?

As of September 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to New York.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to New York?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to New York.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:25 - 07:55MAA-EWR

26h 00m1 stop

12:15 - 15:30EWR-MAA

17h 45m1 stop

₹ 67,705Air India

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21:30 - 14:55MAA-EWR

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28h 15m2 stops

₹ 68,676Air France

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04:25 - 16:05MAA-JFK

21h 10m1 stop

14:25 - 02:30JFK-MAA

25h 35m1 stop

₹ 74,944Etihad Airways

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22:00 - 09:00MAA-JFK

20h 30m1 stop

15:45 - 02:40JFK-MAA

25h 25m1 stop

₹ 75,738Etihad Airways

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23:20 - 05:35JFK-MAA

19h 45m1 stop

₹ 75,827British Airways

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21h 30m1 stop

₹ 81,476British Airways

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32h 33m2 stops

17:59 - 09:10LGA-MAA

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₹ 112,372Qatar Airways

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₹ 115,196Qatar Airways

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30h 30m2 stops

₹ 126,584Emirates

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42h 25m2 stops

₹ 135,499Emirates

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to New York

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Cathay Pacific

19 Oct

MAA01:30Chennai

45h 10m

1 stop

JFK13:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

4 Nov

JFK01:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 77,327

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6 Nov

MAA01:50Chennai

38h 25m

1 stop

JFK05:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

27 Mar

JFK01:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 50m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

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23 Sept

MAA01:30Chennai

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK20:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

18 Feb

JFK01:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 20m

1 stop

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25 Sept

MAA10:00Chennai

32h 25m

2 stops

JFK08:55New York John F Kennedy Intl

8 Oct

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 40m

2 stops

MAA01:10Chennai

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28 Oct

MAA10:10Chennai

32h 20m

2 stops

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4 Nov

EWR21:15Newark

24h 25m

2 stops

MAA08:10Chennai

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28 Oct

MAA10:10Chennai

32h 20m

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15:25-07:55

1 stop26h 00m

Newark

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1 stop17h 45m

₹ 67,705

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Wed 12/11

21:30-14:55

2 stops27h 55m

Newark

Wed 3/12

17:05-07:50

2 stops28h 15m

₹ 68,676

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 14/10

04:25-16:05

1 stop21h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

14:25-02:30

1 stop25h 35m

₹ 74,944

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Fri 26/9

22:00-09:00

1 stop20h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/10

15:45-02:40

1 stop25h 25m

₹ 75,738

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MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 16/2

07:35-16:00

1 stop42h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

23:20-05:35

1 stop19h 45m

₹ 75,827

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MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Wed 1/10

05:35-19:25

1 stop23h 20m

Newark

Mon 16/2

21:35-05:35

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 81,476

ChennaiNew York

MAA - LGA

MAALGA

Chennai

Mon 20/10

21:50-20:53

2 stops32h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/11

17:59-09:10

2 stops28h 41m

₹ 112,372

ChennaiNew York

MAA - LGA

MAALGA

Chennai

Fri 26/9

04:20-20:50

2 stops26h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/2

17:00-09:10

2 stops29h 40m

₹ 115,196

ChennaiNew York

MAA - LGA

MAALGA

Chennai

Mon 27/10

03:50-21:46

2 stops27h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/11

15:15-08:15

2 stops30h 30m

₹ 126,584

ChennaiNew York

MAA - LGA

MAALGA

Chennai

Tue 28/10

03:50-21:46

2 stops27h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/11

15:15-20:10

2 stops42h 25m

₹ 135,499

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 81,211. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 83,418.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

The cheapest day to depart from Chennai to New York is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for New York on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 95,886. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 107,404.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chennai to New York when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 97,741. Flying to New York in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are ₹ 105,520 on average. Flights to New York from Chennai in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around ₹ 92,665 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Chennai for as low as ₹ 83,065 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to New York flight.

How have Chennai to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chennai to New York flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Chennai to New York by plane?
The straight-line distance from Chennai to New York is 13458.3 km. Typically, this will take 19h 50m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to New York?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to New York refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to New York?
As of September 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to New York.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to New York?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to New York.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Chennai to New York?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chennai to New York is Air India, representing 27% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 27%, Etihad Airways at 24%, and Qatar Airways at 8%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 72,632	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 73,802	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 74,735	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,250 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 75,342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 76,595	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,361 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 77,111	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,409 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom ₹ 83,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 664 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 87,273	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,334 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to New York from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 81,211. The month of March is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 83,418.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New York?

The cheapest day to depart from Chennai to New York is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for New York on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 95,886. The most expensive day to fly to New York is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 107,404.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New York?

How far in advance should I book a flight to New York?

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to New York flight.

How have Chennai to New York flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chennai to New York flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to New York?

Air India, Air France, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to New York

Which airlines fly to New York?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chennai and New York?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 27% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chennai to New York?

Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 71,459.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chennai to New York?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 03m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chennai to New York?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 55m.

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