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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 30% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 20h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Newark to Chennai takes 20h 40m 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.

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Air India, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from New York according to our data. Air India is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 72,716.

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

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

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

Air India, IndiGo, and SWISS 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 35m.

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 4 operators available for flights from New York to Chennai Airport as of February 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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17:30 - 08:45

JFK

MAA

28h 45m

2 stops

16:10 - 09:20

MAA

JFK

26h 40m

1 stop

₹ 68,608Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

11:55 - 04:45

JFK

MAA

30h 20m

1 stop

05:35 - 10:10

MAA

JFK

38h 05m

1 stop

₹ 68,699Gulf Air

Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

20:05 - 10:20

JFK

MAA

27h 45m

2 stops

16:10 - 16:25

MAA

JFK

33h 45m

1 stop

₹ 68,789Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 23 Mar

12:50 - 10:20

JFK

MAA

35h 00m

2 stops

16:10 - 16:25

MAA

JFK

33h 45m

1 stop

₹ 68,879Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar

11:15 - 20:10

EWR

MAA

22h 25m

1 stop

18:00 - 09:15

MAA

EWR

24h 45m

1 stop

₹ 69,241Air India

Wed, 25 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

11:15 - 22:40

EWR

MAA

24h 55m

1 stop

21:40 - 10:05

MAA

EWR

21h 55m

1 stop

₹ 69,331Air India

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar

06:30 - 00:10

LGA

MAA

32h 10m

2 stops

01:55 - 16:58

MAA

LGA

24h 33m

2 stops

₹ 77,195Air Canada

Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

11:40 - 00:10

LGA

MAA

27h 00m

2 stops

01:55 - 21:30

MAA

LGA

29h 05m

2 stops

₹ 77,557Air Canada

Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

17:40 - 08:45

LGA

MAA

29h 35m

3 stops

01:55 - 22:31

MAA

LGA

30h 06m

2 stops

₹ 82,890Lufthansa

Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

17:40 - 08:45

LGA

MAA

29h 35m

3 stops

01:55 - 22:31

MAA

LGA

30h 06m

2 stops

₹ 84,698Lufthansa

Mon, 23 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

Etihad Airways flights from New York to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

25 Feb

JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

MAA19:55Chennai

13 Mar

MAA15:45Chennai

27h 05m

1 stop

JFK09:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 69,693

Etihad Airways

16 Feb

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

10 Mar

MAA21:40Chennai

21h 10m

1 stop

JFK09:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 69,783

Etihad Airways

8 Feb

JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

17 Feb

MAA10:00Chennai

32h 50m

1 stop

JFK08:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 70,145

Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Chennai

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Turkish Airlines

22 Feb

EWR00:25Newark

25h 15m

2 stops

MAA12:10Chennai

11 Mar

MAA20:30Chennai

36h 30m

2 stops

EWR23:30Newark

₹ 72,585

Turkish Airlines

10 Mar

EWR01:25Newark

25h 15m

2 stops

MAA12:10Chennai

23 Mar

MAA00:15Chennai

32h 45m

2 stops

EWR23:30Newark

₹ 74,032

Turkish Airlines

5 Mar

EWR00:25Newark

23h 25m

2 stops

MAA10:20Chennai

27 Mar

MAA00:15Chennai

32h 45m

2 stops

EWR23:30Newark

₹ 74,122

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JFKMAA

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Fri 27/2

17:30-08:45

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

16:10-09:20

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 68,608

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/2

11:55-04:45

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

05:35-10:10

1 stop38h 05m

₹ 68,699

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

20:05-10:20

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

16:10-16:25

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 68,789

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

12:50-10:20

2 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

16:10-16:25

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 68,879

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 25/2

11:15-20:10

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

18:00-09:15

1 stop24h 45m

₹ 69,241

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Thu 19/2

11:15-22:40

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

21:40-10:05

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 69,331

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 17/4

06:30-00:10

2 stops32h 10m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

01:55-16:58

2 stops24h 33m

₹ 77,195

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

11:40-00:10

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

01:55-21:30

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 77,557

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 23/3

17:40-08:45

3 stops29h 35m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

01:55-22:31

2 stops30h 06m

₹ 82,890

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 23/3

17:40-08:45

3 stops29h 35m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

01:55-22:31

2 stops30h 06m

₹ 84,698

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

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 ₹ 71,953.

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 ₹ 89,640 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 ₹ 80,359 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 55% 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 February 2026, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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New York and Chennai are 13458.3 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 00m.
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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 4 operators available for flights from New York to Chennai Airport as of February 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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Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 66,130	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,972 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 67,918	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,383 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 75,801	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,762 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 79,319	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,505 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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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 ₹ 71,953.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 55% 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 February 2026, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Air India, IndiGo, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Chennai

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 30% 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 Mumbai (BOM) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 72,716.

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

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 35m.

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

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

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