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

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 20m.

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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Oman Air are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Chennai

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

Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 20m.

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

Mumbai (BOM) was the most common stop: 89% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 85,839.

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in New York you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from New York to Chennai takes 19h 53m on average. On the other hand, flying from Newark to Chennai takes 21h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

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

There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Chennai Airport as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Chennai Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:10 - 16:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:40 - 09:40MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 74,039Air India

Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

11:10 - 22:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:40 - 09:40MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 74,039Air India

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

16:00 - 19:50JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 15:05MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 74,133Etihad Airways

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

11:10 - 20:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:55 - 09:40MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 74,133Air India

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

10:05 - 20:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:10 - 08:50MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 74,227Air India

Wed, 3 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar

22:00 - 02:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 08:00MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 74,322Etihad Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

22:00 - 02:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 08:00MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 74,322Etihad Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

23:45 - 08:15EWR Newark-MAA Chennai

22h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

04:05 - 21:20MAA Chennai-EWR Newark

26h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 98,026Emirates

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 3 May

23:55 - 20:30EWR Newark-MAA Chennai

35h 05m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

04:05 - 21:20MAA Chennai-EWR Newark

26h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 98,120Emirates

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

23:55 - 20:30EWR Newark-MAA Chennai

35h 05m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

03:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-EWR Newark

27h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 98,120Emirates

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19h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

05:55 - 08:20MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 74,133Air India

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

11:10 - 20:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16:00 - 08:20MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

₹ 74,227Air India

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

22:20 - 03:10JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 08:35MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 74,511Etihad Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

22:20 - 14:40JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

04:05 - 08:35MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 74,511Etihad Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

22:20 - 08:25JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

04:05 - 16:00MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 74,511Etihad Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

11:10 - 01:05JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:05 - 08:20MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 74,605Air India

Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

11:10 - 22:35JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:05 - 08:20MAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 74,605Air India

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

21:45 - 08:30EWR Newark-MAA Chennai

25h 15m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

10:00 - 08:55MAA Chennai-EWR Newark

32h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

₹ 101,709Ethiopian Air

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

23:55 - 08:05EWR Newark-MAA Chennai

46h 40m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

04:05 - 21:20MAA Chennai-EWR Newark

50h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

₹ 102,181Emirates

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

11:30 - 17:30EWR Newark-MAA Chennai

20h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12:45 - 07:30MAA Chennai-EWR Newark

28h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 102,842Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

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Air India

22 Sept

JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

MAA22:35Chennai

8 Oct

MAA21:40Chennai

21h 30m

1 stop

JFK09:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 74,039

Air India

1 Oct

JFK11:10New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

MAA20:25Chennai

8 Oct

MAA06:55Chennai

36h 15m

1 stop

JFK09:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 74,133

Air India

3 Mar

JFK10:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA20:10Chennai

23 Mar

MAA21:10Chennai

21h 10m

1 stop

JFK08:50New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 74,227

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Chennai

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Turkish Airlines

15 Jan

EWR00:25Newark

23h 40m

2 stops

MAA10:35Chennai

14 Feb

MAA23:45Chennai

33h 15m

2 stops

EWR22:30Newark

₹ 100,103

Turkish Airlines

13 Jan

EWR00:25Newark

23h 40m

2 stops

MAA10:35Chennai

23 Feb

MAA21:30Chennai

35h 30m

2 stops

EWR22:30Newark

₹ 100,198

Turkish Airlines

14 Jan

EWR00:25Newark

23h 40m

2 stops

MAA10:35Chennai

31 Jan

MAA23:45Chennai

33h 15m

2 stops

EWR22:30Newark

₹ 100,670

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

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Thu 24/9

11:10-16:10

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 13/10

21:40-09:40

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 74,039

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 22/9

11:10-22:35

1 stop25h 55m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

21:40-09:40

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 74,039

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JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 26/10

16:00-19:50

1 stop18h 20m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 74,133

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/10

11:10-20:25

1 stop23h 45m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

06:55-09:40

1 stop36h 15m

₹ 74,133

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/3

10:05-20:10

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Tue 23/3

21:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 74,227

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New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/11

22:00-02:35

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

21:50-08:00

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 74,322

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/11

22:00-02:35

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Wed 2/12

21:50-08:00

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 74,322

NewarkChennai

EWR Newark - MAA Chennai

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 8/2

23:45-08:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Mon 3/5

04:05-21:20

1 stop26h 45m

₹ 98,026

NewarkChennai

EWR Newark - MAA Chennai

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 16/9

23:55-20:30

2 stops35h 05m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

04:05-21:20

1 stop26h 45m

₹ 98,120

NewarkChennai

EWR Newark - MAA Chennai

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 13/10

23:55-20:30

2 stops35h 05m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

03:50-21:20

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 98,120

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Chennai?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 68,939 to ₹ 81,971.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 74,039.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from New York averaging around ₹ 79,610.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 96,609 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 for as low as ₹ 90,187 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Chennai flight.

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

As of September 2026, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Chennai

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Best price found	₹ 38,530
Fastest flight time	18h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from New York in the past 72 hours is ₹ 38,530. The best return flight deal from New York to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 74,039.

The fastest flight from New York to Chennai takes 18h 05m

There are no direct flights from New York to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Chennai.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Chennai

How far is New York to Chennai by plane?
New York and Chennai are 13458.3 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 05m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Chennai Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Chennai Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from New York to Chennai Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 70,957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,532 reviews		Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 125,112	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,938 reviews		Search Air India flights

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