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Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 14:40JFK-MAA
37h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 15:25MAA-JFK
33h 45m1 stop
₹ 65,542Etihad Airways
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 22:50JFK-MAA
42h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 13:35MAA-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
₹ 65,630Lufthansa
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Mon, 2 Feb - Wed, 4 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 02:20JFK-MAA
18h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:00MAA-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
₹ 65,896Qatar Airways
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Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 08:10JFK-MAA
23h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 15:25MAA-JFK
34h 10m1 stop
₹ 65,984Etihad Airways
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
10:20 - 02:20JFK-MAA
29h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:00MAA-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
₹ 66,073Qatar Airways
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb
Air India Logo
10:05 - 19:10JFK-MAA
22h 35m1 stop
Air India Logo
18:00 - 07:50MAA-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
₹ 66,339Air India
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Sun, 30 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
15:55 - 00:05JFK-MAA
21h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
06:15 - 15:40MAA-JFK
43h 55m2 stops
₹ 66,516Lufthansa
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Thu, 5 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Air India Logo
10:05 - 15:40JFK-MAA
19h 05m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:10 - 07:50MAA-JFK
21h 10m1 stop
₹ 66,959Air India
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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 05:35IAD-MAA
21h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 15:35MAA-IAD
42h 30m1 stop
₹ 67,579British Airways
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Mon, 12 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:35EWR-MAA
21h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:50MAA-EWR
40h 45m1 stop
₹ 67,579British Airways
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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb

Lufthansa flights from United States to Chennai

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Lufthansa
2 Feb
JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 50m
2 stops
MAA22:50Chennai
4 Feb
MAA01:50Chennai
22h 15m
1 stop
JFK13:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 65,630
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Lufthansa
5 Feb
JFK15:55New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:05Chennai
7 Feb
MAA06:15Chennai
43h 55m
2 stops
JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 66,516
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Lufthansa
14 Apr
EWR20:30Newark
26h 55m
2 stops
MAA08:55Chennai
28 Apr
MAA06:40Chennai
45h 35m
2 stops
EWR18:45Newark
₹ 71,741
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Qatar Airways flights from United States to Chennai

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Qatar Airways
5 Feb
JFK21:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:20Chennai
5 Mar
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 65,896
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Qatar Airways
15 Jan
JFK10:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
MAA02:20Chennai
12 Feb
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 66,073
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Qatar Airways
6 Nov
JFK10:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 30m
1 stop
MAA02:20Chennai
18 Nov
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
JFK15:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 66,162
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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 30 October 2025.
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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

15:00-14:40

1 stop37h 10m

Chennai

Wed 24/12

16:10-15:25

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 65,542

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

17:30-22:50

2 stops42h 50m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

01:50-13:35

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 65,630

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/2

21:00-02:20

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

04:05-15:00

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 65,896

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

22:00-08:10

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Sun 14/12

15:45-15:25

1 stop34h 10m

₹ 65,984

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

10:20-02:20

1 stop29h 30m

Chennai

Thu 12/2

04:05-15:00

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 66,073

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/11

10:05-19:10

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Mon 15/12

18:00-07:50

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 66,339

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/2

15:55-00:05

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

06:15-15:40

2 stops43h 55m

₹ 66,516

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/12

10:05-15:40

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Wed 17/12

21:10-07:50

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 66,959

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

21:45-05:35

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

07:35-15:35

1 stop42h 30m

₹ 67,579

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 19/1

21:35-05:35

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

07:35-13:50

1 stop40h 45m

₹ 67,579

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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 ₹ 71,387.

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 ₹ 90,673. 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 ₹ 127,405. 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 ₹ 87,823. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 117,587. 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 ₹ 89,271 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 ₹ 84,230 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United States to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Chennai flight.

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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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Best airlines flying from United States to Chennai

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 59,800Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,044 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 64,797Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,940 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 66,968Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,388 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,906Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,284 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 74,174Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,542 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 74,631Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,488 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 76,523Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,661 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 83,547Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,394 reviews
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