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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 45,188

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Chennai departing on 22/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Emirates Logo
22:20 - 02:30
JFK
-
MAA
42h 40m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 14:25
MAA
-
JFK
38h 05m
1 stop
₹ 97,050Emirates
Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
Kuwait Airways Logo
16:55 - 02:15
JFK
-
MAA
22h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
07:40 - 14:20
MAA
-
JFK
41h 10m
1 stop
₹ 97,240Kuwait Airways
Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 1 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 01:05
JFK
-
MAA
23h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 08:35
MAA
-
JFK
38h 00m
1 stop
₹ 97,431Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 22:50
JFK
-
MAA
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 14:20
MAA
-
JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
₹ 97,622Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Tue, 2 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 02:50
JFK
-
MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35
MAA
-
JFK
20h 10m
1 stop
₹ 97,717Etihad Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Sep
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 02:15
JFK
-
MAA
41h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
03:50 - 18:55
MAA
-
JFK
25h 35m
2 stops
₹ 97,812Emirates
Wed, 30 Dec - Thu, 4 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 - 04:45
JFK
-
MAA
30h 20m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 09:10
MAA
-
JFK
38h 05m
1 stop
₹ 97,908Gulf Air
Wed, 30 Dec - Thu, 4 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 20:20
JFK
-
MAA
24h 50m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 20:20
MAA
-
JFK
38h 10m
2 stops
₹ 98,003Etihad Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
17:59 - 02:50
LGA
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MAA
23h 21m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 18:56
MAA
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LGA
24h 06m
2 stops
₹ 108,966Qatar Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
17:30 - 02:50
LGA
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MAA
23h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 17:42
MAA
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LGA
24h 07m
2 stops
₹ 110,301Qatar Airways
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

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Air India flights from New York to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on New York to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
2 Aug
JFK11:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
MAA22:20Chennai
11 Sept
MAA18:00Chennai
23h 50m
1 stop
JFK08:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 98,480
Air India
7 Aug
JFK11:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
MAA18:40Chennai
2 Sept
MAA21:05Chennai
20h 45m
1 stop
JFK08:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 99,242
Air India
4 Aug
JFK11:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
MAA18:40Chennai
3 Sept
MAA12:25Chennai
29h 25m
1 stop
JFK08:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 99,528

SAUDIA flights from New York to Chennai

Our best SAUDIA deals on New York to Chennai flight tickets
SAUDIA
28 Aug
JFK19:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 25m
2 stops
MAA08:55Chennai
13 Sept
MAA14:00Chennai
34h 15m
2 stops
JFK14:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 98,670
SAUDIA
29 Aug
JFK19:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 10m
2 stops
MAA18:40Chennai
16 Sept
MAA21:05Chennai
51h 10m
2 stops
JFK14:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 99,814

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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 11 July 2026.
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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

22:20-02:30

2 stops42h 40m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

09:50-14:25

1 stop38h 05m

₹ 97,050

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/11

16:55-02:15

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Fri 1/1

07:40-14:20

1 stop41h 10m

₹ 97,240

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/8

15:45-01:05

2 stops23h 50m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

04:05-08:35

1 stop38h 00m

₹ 97,431

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 28/12

10:05-22:50

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/2

03:15-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 97,622

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

10:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop20h 10m

₹ 97,717

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/12

22:20-02:15

2 stops41h 25m

Chennai

Thu 4/2

03:50-18:55

2 stops25h 35m

₹ 97,812

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 30/12

11:55-04:45

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Thu 4/2

05:35-09:10

1 stop38h 05m

₹ 97,908

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

10:00-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

15:40-20:20

2 stops38h 10m

₹ 98,003
Fastest return journey

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/9

17:59-02:50

2 stops23h 21m

Chennai

Fri 2/10

04:20-18:56

2 stops24h 06m

₹ 108,966

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/10

17:30-02:50

2 stops23h 50m

Chennai

Tue 10/11

04:05-17:42

2 stops24h 07m

₹ 110,301

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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 ₹ 81,224.

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 ₹ 95,866 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 ₹ 87,516 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% 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 July 2026, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

19h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Chennai takes 19h 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 19h 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.

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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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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 71,631Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,475 reviews
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