Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 36,091

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Gulf Air Logo
11:55 - 20:40
JFK
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MAA
22h 15m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 09:10
MAA
-
JFK
22h 15m1 stop
₹ 68,292Gulf Air
Fri, 9 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
Air India Logo
11:10 - 15:40
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:10 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
20h 40m1 stop
₹ 68,383Air India
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 28 Jun
Air India Logo
11:10 - 20:10
JFK
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MAA
23h 30m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:10 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
20h 40m1 stop
₹ 68,473Air India
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 02:30
JFK
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MAA
18h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
21h 10m1 stop
₹ 68,564Etihad Airways
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 02:30
JFK
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MAA
18h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
21h 10m1 stop
₹ 68,654Etihad Airways
Sat, 31 Jan - Thu, 5 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 00:35
JFK
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MAA
29h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 05:45
MAA
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JFK
38h 15m1 stop
₹ 68,744Cathay Pacific
Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:40 - 00:35
JFK
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MAA
24h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 05:45
MAA
-
JFK
38h 15m1 stop
₹ 68,835Cathay Pacific
Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
09:00 - 00:35
JFK
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MAA
29h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 05:45
MAA
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JFK
38h 15m1 stop
₹ 68,925Cathay Pacific
Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 15:40
JFK
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MAA
19h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 09:00
MAA
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JFK
21h 50m1 stop
₹ 69,016Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 15:40
JFK
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MAA
19h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 08:20
MAA
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JFK
21h 10m1 stop
₹ 69,106Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Mar

British Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets
British Airways
3 Feb
JFK20:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
MAA05:35Chennai
3 Mar
MAA07:35Chennai
25h 00m
1 stop
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 70,282
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British Airways
7 Feb
JFK23:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
MAA05:35Chennai
4 Mar
MAA07:35Chennai
25h 00m
1 stop
JFK22:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 72,091
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British Airways
12 Jan
JFK10:15New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA05:35Chennai
26 Feb
MAA07:35Chennai
22h 30m
1 stop
JFK19:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 72,543
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Turkish Airlines flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

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Turkish Airlines
17 Jan
JFK20:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 35m
2 stops
MAA12:10Chennai
8 Feb
MAA20:30Chennai
32h 10m
2 stops
JFK18:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 71,639
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Turkish Airlines
24 Jan
JFK00:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 30m
2 stops
MAA10:20Chennai
1 Feb
MAA23:15Chennai
29h 25m
2 stops
JFK18:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 72,724
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Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/1

11:55-20:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

21:25-09:10

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 68,292

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 25/5

11:10-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sun 28/6

21:10-08:20

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 68,383

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

11:10-20:10

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

21:10-08:20

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 68,473

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

22:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

21:40-08:20

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 68,564

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 31/1

22:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

21:40-08:20

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 68,654

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

09:00-00:35

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

02:00-05:45

1 stop38h 15m

₹ 68,744

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 13/1

13:40-00:35

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

02:00-05:45

1 stop38h 15m

₹ 68,835

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

09:00-00:35

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

02:00-05:45

1 stop38h 15m

₹ 68,925

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

10:05-15:40

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

21:40-09:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 69,016

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

10:05-15:40

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

21:40-08:20

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 69,106

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport averaging around ₹ 71,277.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as ₹ 92,601. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 130,114. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Chennai at midday for as low as ₹ 89,691. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 120,087. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 90,152 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as ₹ 83,941 on momondo.

How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai takes 18h 25m
There are no direct flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai.
  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai by plane?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl and Chennai are 13460.8 km apart from one another. 18h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

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