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Air India Logo
11:30 - 20:50EWR-MAA
23h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
09:35 - 07:55MAA-EWR
31h 50m1 stop
₹ 61,261Air India
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Sun, 5 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Air India Logo
12:40 - 19:10JFK-MAA
21h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
15:25 - 07:50MAA-JFK
26h 55m1 stop
₹ 61,350Air India
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov
American Airlines Logo
21:00 - 10:05JFK-MAA
27h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 06:05MAA-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
₹ 61,438American Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
American Airlines Logo
21:00 - 05:15JFK-MAA
22h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 06:05MAA-JFK
23h 50m1 stop
₹ 61,703American Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Kuwait Airways Logo
17:55 - 02:10JFK-MAA
22h 45m1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
03:10 - 14:00MAA-JFK
20h 20m1 stop
₹ 61,791Kuwait Airways
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 - 04:45JFK-MAA
30h 20m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 09:10MAA-JFK
38h 05m1 stop
₹ 61,879Gulf Air
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Sun, 1 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
Kuwait Airways Logo
17:55 - 02:10JFK-MAA
22h 45m1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
03:10 - 14:00MAA-JFK
20h 20m1 stop
₹ 62,056Kuwait Airways
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:55 - 08:30JFK-MAA
32h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 08:40MAA-JFK
39h 15m1 stop
₹ 62,144Etihad Airways
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Wed, 22 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
14:55 - 02:40JFK-MAA
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 09:40MAA-JFK
33h 10m1 stop
₹ 62,232Etihad Airways
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Wed, 8 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 - 04:45JFK-MAA
30h 20m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
21:25 - 09:10MAA-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
₹ 62,321Gulf Air
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sat, 28 Feb

Air India flights from New York to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on New York to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
16 Sept
EWR11:55Newark
25h 05m
1 stop
MAA22:30Chennai
24 Sept
MAA12:55Chennai
29h 40m
1 stop
EWR09:05Newark
₹ 60,732
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Air India
5 Oct
EWR11:30Newark
23h 50m
1 stop
MAA20:50Chennai
23 Oct
MAA09:35Chennai
31h 50m
1 stop
EWR07:55Newark
₹ 61,261
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Air India
8 Oct
JFK12:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
MAA19:10Chennai
26 Nov
MAA15:25Chennai
26h 55m
1 stop
JFK07:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 61,350
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American Airlines flights from New York to Chennai

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American Airlines
22 Sept
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
MAA10:05Chennai
5 Nov
MAA16:00Chennai
24h 40m
1 stop
JFK06:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 61,350
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American Airlines
26 Sept
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
MAA10:05Chennai
5 Oct
MAA15:45Chennai
23h 50m
1 stop
JFK06:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 61,438
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American Airlines
24 Sept
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
MAA05:15Chennai
7 Oct
MAA15:45Chennai
23h 50m
1 stop
JFK06:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 61,703
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Chennai 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, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
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NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 5/10

11:30-20:50

1 stop23h 50m

Chennai

Thu 23/10

09:35-07:55

1 stop31h 50m

₹ 61,261

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

12:40-19:10

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 26/11

15:25-07:50

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 61,350

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 26/9

21:00-10:05

1 stop27h 35m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

15:45-06:05

1 stop23h 50m

₹ 61,438

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/9

21:00-05:15

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Tue 7/10

15:45-06:05

1 stop23h 50m

₹ 61,703

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/10

17:55-02:10

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Wed 22/10

03:10-14:00

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 61,791

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

11:55-04:45

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

05:35-09:10

1 stop38h 05m

₹ 61,879

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/10

17:55-02:10

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Thu 23/10

03:10-14:00

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 62,056

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

14:55-08:30

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

Sat 8/11

03:55-08:40

1 stop39h 15m

₹ 62,144

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/10

14:55-02:40

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

10:00-09:40

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 62,232

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

11:55-04:45

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

21:25-09:10

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 62,321

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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 averaging around ₹ 71,060.

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 is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as ₹ 90,370. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from New York to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 126,978. 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 to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Chennai at midday for as low as ₹ 87,529. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 117,193. 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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 89,421 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 ₹ 82,800 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 76% 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 2025, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 38% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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There are no direct flights from New York to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes 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 17h 45m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from New York to Chennai

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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 64,580Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,930 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 71,865Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 73,926Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,409 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,084Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,250 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 83,267Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,334 reviews
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