Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai from ₹ 26,884

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Air India Logo
11:10 - 15:30JFK-MAA
18h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
15:25 - 06:55MAA-JFK
26h 00m1 stop
₹ 51,929Air India
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Wed, 22 Oct - Mon, 24 Nov
Air India Logo
11:10 - 15:30JFK-MAA
18h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:50 - 06:55MAA-JFK
21h 35m1 stop
₹ 52,104Air India
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Wed, 22 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:30JFK-MAA
31h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 08:40MAA-JFK
39h 15m1 stop
₹ 59,986Etihad Airways
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sat, 8 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
14:55 - 08:30JFK-MAA
32h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 09:40MAA-JFK
39h 15m1 stop
₹ 61,036Etihad Airways
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Sun, 28 Sep - Sun, 26 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
16:00 - 00:10ORD-MAA
21h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 12:55MAA-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
₹ 72,158Lufthansa
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Tue, 9 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
20:05 - 00:10EWR-MAA
18h 35m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 13:40MAA-EWR
21h 15m1 stop
₹ 72,158Lufthansa
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
17:45 - 02:50LGA-MAA
23h 35m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 20:50MAA-LGA
26h 00m2 stops
₹ 85,469Qatar Airways
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
17:45 - 02:50LGA-MAA
23h 35m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 17:58MAA-LGA
23h 23m2 stops
₹ 86,082Qatar Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 28 Oct
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 03:30BWI-MAA
20h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 18:45MAA-BWI
21h 40m1 stop
₹ 94,663British Airways
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Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 03:30BWI-MAA
20h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 18:45MAA-BWI
21h 40m1 stop
₹ 95,014British Airways
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Mon, 13 Oct - Tue, 2 Dec

Cathay Pacific flights from United States to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
11 Aug
SFO13:40San Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
7 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
28h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:50San Francisco
₹ 56,045
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Cathay Pacific
4 Aug
SFO13:40San Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
2 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
28h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:50San Francisco
₹ 56,220
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Cathay Pacific
27 Aug
SFO13:40San Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
1 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:30San Francisco
₹ 56,483
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Gulf Air flights from United States to Chennai

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Gulf Air
2 Nov
JFK11:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
MAA04:45Chennai
30 Apr
MAA05:35Chennai
38h 50m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 60,686
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Gulf Air
19 Nov
JFK11:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
MAA04:45Chennai
9 Dec
MAA05:35Chennai
38h 05m
1 stop
JFK09:10New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 60,774
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Gulf Air
1 Oct
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
MAA05:10Chennai
21 Oct
MAA06:00Chennai
38h 25m
1 stop
JFK10:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 61,299
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United States 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 31 July 2025.
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Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

11:10-15:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Mon 24/11

15:25-06:55

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 51,929

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

11:10-15:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Wed 5/11

19:50-06:55

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 52,104

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/10

15:45-08:30

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Sat 8/11

03:55-08:40

1 stop39h 15m

₹ 59,986

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 28/9

14:55-08:30

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

Sun 26/10

03:55-09:40

1 stop39h 15m

₹ 61,036

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

16:00-00:10

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Mon 13/10

01:55-12:55

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 72,158

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 17/9

20:05-00:10

1 stop18h 35m

Chennai

Wed 8/10

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 72,158

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 15/9

17:45-02:50

2 stops23h 35m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

04:20-20:50

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 85,469

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 30/9

17:45-02:50

2 stops23h 35m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

04:05-17:58

2 stops23h 23m

₹ 86,082

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/10

21:35-03:30

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

07:35-18:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 94,663

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/10

21:35-03:30

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/12

07:35-18:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 95,014

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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 United States averaging around ₹ 71,282.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from United States is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as ₹ 89,650. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from United States to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 125,967. 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 United States to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Chennai at midday for as low as ₹ 86,832. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 116,260. 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 United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 89,490 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 United States for as low as ₹ 82,404 on momondo.

Cheap United States to Chennai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from United States to Chennai

Best price found

₹ 26,884

Fastest flight time

18h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from United States in the past 72 hours is ₹ 26,884. The best return flight deal from United States to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 51,929.
The fastest flight from United States to Chennai takes 18h 35m
There are no direct flights from United States to Chennai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Chennai Airport, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport - Chennai Airport and San Francisco Airport - Chennai Airport.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

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    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 United States to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5.5
2,928 reviews
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8.1
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7.4
3,609 reviews
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6.8
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 76,470Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,230 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 82,604Free CancellationRating
8.1
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 87,760Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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