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Air India Logo
11:30 - 19:10EWR-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:50 - 07:55MAA-EWR
21h 35m1 stop
₹ 65,064Air India
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Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 15:10JFK-MAA
30h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 09:00MAA-JFK
27h 45m1 stop
₹ 65,684Etihad Airways
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 02:30JFK-MAA
19h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 15:10MAA-JFK
20h 20m1 stop
₹ 65,772Qatar Airways
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Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 23 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
10:20 - 02:20JFK-MAA
29h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 15:10MAA-JFK
20h 20m1 stop
₹ 66,038Qatar Airways
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Tue, 25 Nov - Thu, 2 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:20 - 10:20JFK-MAA
23h 30m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 14:20MAA-JFK
21h 35m1 stop
₹ 66,569Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 14:40JFK-MAA
37h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 15:25MAA-JFK
31h 55m2 stops
₹ 66,923Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:45 - 00:35JFK-MAA
36h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 05:45MAA-JFK
38h 15m1 stop
₹ 67,277Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 10 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:40 - 00:35JFK-MAA
24h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 19:05MAA-JFK
27h 35m1 stop
₹ 67,366Cathay Pacific
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Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
British Airways Logo
18:30 - 05:35EWR-MAA
24h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 19:35MAA-EWR
22h 30m1 stop
₹ 67,454British Airways
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:35JFK-MAA
21h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 21:05MAA-JFK
24h 00m1 stop
₹ 67,543British Airways
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Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

Air India flights from New York to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on New York to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
24 Apr
EWR11:30Newark
22h 10m
1 stop
MAA19:10Chennai
19 May
MAA19:50Chennai
21h 35m
1 stop
EWR07:55Newark
₹ 65,064
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Air India
20 Apr
EWR11:55Newark
21h 45m
1 stop
MAA19:10Chennai
19 May
MAA19:50Chennai
21h 35m
1 stop
EWR07:55Newark
₹ 65,772
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Air India
4 Dec
JFK10:05New York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
MAA15:40Chennai
17 Dec
MAA21:10Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
JFK07:50New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 65,861
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Etihad Airways flights from New York to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on New York to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
30 Nov
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
MAA15:10Chennai
7 Dec
MAA15:45Chennai
27h 45m
1 stop
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 65,684
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Etihad Airways
3 Dec
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
37h 10m
1 stop
MAA14:40Chennai
23 Dec
MAA03:55Chennai
22h 00m
1 stop
JFK15:25New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 66,392
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Etihad Airways
30 Nov
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
MAA15:10Chennai
13 Dec
MAA16:10Chennai
27h 20m
1 stop
JFK09:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 66,746
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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 2 November 2025.
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NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Fri 24/4

11:30-19:10

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

19:50-07:55

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 65,064

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

22:00-15:10

1 stop30h 40m

Chennai

Sun 7/12

15:45-09:00

1 stop27h 45m

₹ 65,684

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

21:00-02:30

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

04:20-15:10

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 65,772

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

10:20-02:20

1 stop29h 30m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

04:20-15:10

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 66,038

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 19/1

00:20-10:20

2 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

03:15-14:20

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 66,569

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

15:00-14:40

1 stop37h 10m

Chennai

Wed 10/12

18:00-15:25

2 stops31h 55m

₹ 66,923

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/1

01:45-00:35

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

02:00-05:45

1 stop38h 15m

₹ 67,277

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

13:40-00:35

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

02:00-19:05

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 67,366

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 28/1

18:30-05:35

1 stop24h 35m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

07:35-19:35

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 67,454

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

21:35-05:35

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Wed 28/1

07:35-21:05

1 stop24h 00m

₹ 67,543

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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 ₹ 71,349.

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 ₹ 90,625. 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 ₹ 127,337. 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 ₹ 87,777. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 117,525. 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 ₹ 89,120 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 ₹ 84,185 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 46% 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 November 2025, prices for New York to Chennai flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • 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 00m.

  • 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 ₹ 64,762Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,940 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,869Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,284 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 74,135Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,544 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 83,503Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,400 reviews
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