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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 43,062

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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 20:50
JFK
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MAA
20h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 14:20
MAA
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JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
₹ 89,672Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 28 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 20:10
JFK
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MAA
18h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 16:00
MAA
-
JFK
21h 25m
1 stop
₹ 89,960Etihad Airways
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 20:10
JFK
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MAA
18h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 16:00
MAA
-
JFK
21h 25m
1 stop
₹ 90,056Etihad Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Air India Logo
11:10 - 18:20
JFK
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MAA
21h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:05 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
20h 45m
1 stop
₹ 90,248Air India
Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Air India Logo
11:10 - 18:20
JFK
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MAA
21h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:00 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
20h 50m
1 stop
₹ 90,440Air India
Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 17 Apr
Air India Logo
11:10 - 18:20
JFK
-
MAA
21h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:05 - 08:20
MAA
-
JFK
20h 45m
1 stop
₹ 90,631Air India
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 02:30
EWR
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MAA
41h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 21:20
MAA
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EWR
26h 45m
2 stops
₹ 99,934Emirates
Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
British Airways Logo
14:45 - 03:30
LGA
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MAA
27h 15m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 23:30
MAA
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LGA
27h 25m
2 stops
₹ 102,908British Airways
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 02:30
EWR
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MAA
41h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 21:20
MAA
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EWR
45h 00m
2 stops
₹ 103,003Emirates
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
British Airways Logo
14:20 - 03:30
EWR
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MAA
27h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 16:05
MAA
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EWR
44h 00m
2 stops
₹ 104,250British Airways
Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 3 Oct

Emirates flights from New York to Chennai

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Emirates
22 Jul
JFK11:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 40m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
29 Jul
MAA04:05Chennai
24h 20m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 91,207
Emirates
12 Aug
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 15m
2 stops
MAA08:05Chennai
8 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
24h 20m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 91,782
Emirates
27 Jul
JFK22:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 40m
2 stops
MAA20:30Chennai
6 Nov
MAA21:45Chennai
31h 40m
2 stops
JFK18:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 92,070

Etihad Airways flights from New York to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on New York to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
12 Sept
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
26 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
JFK16:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 89,960
Etihad Airways
15 Sept
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
21 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
JFK16:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 90,056
Etihad Airways
15 Jul
JFK15:45New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 10m
1 stop
MAA08:25Chennai
31 Jul
MAA10:15Chennai
31h 50m
1 stop
JFK08:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 90,152

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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 17 May 2026.
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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/9

15:00-20:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 28/11

03:15-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 89,672
Fastest return journey

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/9

15:45-20:10

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

04:05-16:00

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 89,960

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

15:45-20:10

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

04:05-16:00

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 90,056

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 18/9

11:10-18:20

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

21:05-08:20

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 90,248

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/10

11:10-18:20

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 17/4

21:00-08:20

1 stop20h 50m

₹ 90,440

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

11:10-18:20

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

21:05-08:20

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 90,631

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 7/9

23:55-02:30

2 stops41h 05m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:05-21:20

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 99,934

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 22/9

14:45-03:30

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Wed 21/10

05:35-23:30

2 stops27h 25m

₹ 102,908

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Fri 18/9

23:55-02:30

2 stops41h 05m

Chennai

Fri 16/10

09:50-21:20

2 stops45h 00m

₹ 103,003

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 26/8

14:20-03:30

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sat 3/10

05:35-16:05

2 stops44h 00m

₹ 104,250

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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 ₹ 82,192.

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 ₹ 94,803 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 ₹ 86,316 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 18% 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 May 2026, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Chennai takes 18h 55m
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 55m.

  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 71,929Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,957 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 72,061Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,439 reviews
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