Qatar Airways' business class offers pajamas and a dining menu available anytime.
Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy class.
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Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,237 |
Round-trip from | $729 |
One-way from | $394 |
Good one-way deal | $2,611 or less |
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Sun 8/311:30 amEWR - MAA
1 stop23h 10mAir India
Wed 9/108:40 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 7/4$729
Thu 7/1711:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir India
Wed 7/233:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop41h 10mAir India
Deal found 7/3$813
Sun 8/102:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/143:45 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop26h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3$816
Sat 10/1110:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 10/319:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$822
Thu 10/210:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1212:55 amMAA - JFK
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$825
Wed 8/2010:25 amEWR - MAA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/231:55 amMAA - EWR
2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$828
Tue 9/98:05 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Tue 9/301:55 amMAA - EWR
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/5$846
Wed 8/207:05 amLGA - MAA
2 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Tue 9/231:55 amMAA - LGA
2 stops22h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$851
Sun 9/76:55 amJFK - MAA
2 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/111:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops28h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$858
Wed 10/222:55 pmLGA - MAA
2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 11/199:50 pmMAA - LGA
2 stops33h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$957
Mon 8/255:45 pmLGA - MAA
2 stops44h 55mLufthansa
Tue 9/26:40 amMAA - LGA
3 stops46h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 7/4$997
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NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Sun 8/3
11:30 am-8:10 pm
1 stop23h 10m
Chennai
Wed 9/10
8:40 pm-7:35 am
1 stop20h 25m
$729
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 7/17
11:10 am-8:10 pm
1 stop23h 30m
Chennai
Wed 7/23
3:00 am-10:40 am
1 stop41h 10m
$813
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/10
2:55 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop19h 45m
Chennai
Fri 9/12
10:15 am-9:00 am
1 stop32h 15m
$816
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/11
10:00 pm-9:10 am
1 stop25h 40m
Chennai
Fri 10/31
9:50 pm-3:50 pm
1 stop27h 30m
$822
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 10/2
10:00 pm-9:10 am
1 stop25h 40m
Chennai
Sun 10/12
12:55 am-3:10 pm
2 stops23h 45m
$825
NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Wed 8/20
10:25 am-12:10 am
2 stops28h 15m
Chennai
Tue 9/23
1:55 am-2:43 pm
2 stops22h 18m
$828
NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Tue 9/9
8:05 pm-12:10 am
1 stop18h 35m
Chennai
Tue 9/30
1:55 am-1:40 pm
1 stop21h 15m
$846
New YorkChennai
LGA - MAA
LGAMAA
New York LaGuardia
Wed 8/20
7:05 am-12:10 am
2 stops31h 35m
Chennai
Tue 9/23
1:55 am-2:47 pm
2 stops22h 22m
$851
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/7
6:55 am-12:10 am
2 stops31h 45m
Chennai
Tue 11/11
1:50 am-7:43 pm
2 stops28h 23m
$858
New YorkChennai
LGA - MAA
LGAMAA
New York LaGuardia
Wed 10/22
2:55 pm-2:50 am
2 stops26h 25m
Chennai
Wed 11/19
9:50 pm-8:36 pm
2 stops33h 16m
$957
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Etihad Airways
Bid for neighbor-free seats in economy for extra space.
Economy passengers can purchase WiFi on long-haul flights.
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Emirates
Emirates offers 32 inches of legroom and top-notch entertainment in economy class.
Check Emirates' Best Fare Finder for deals and student discounts.
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Air India
Air India offers hot meals in all classes, even on shorter flights.
Air India's A350 offers 38 inches of seat pitch in Premium Economy.
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa's Allegris economy seats offer 31 inches of pitch with adjustable headrests.
Lufthansa's Sleeper’s Row offers extra space on long-haul flights.
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Singapore Airlines
Enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi and extensive inflight entertainment on long-haul flights.
Economy seats offer 32 inches of legroom with in-seat power and HD screens.
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Best time to book a flight to Chennai
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai
When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
How long is the flight to Chennai?
On average, a flight from New York to Chennai takes 24 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Chennai are Air India, Emirates and Etihad Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai are Air India, Emirates and Kuwait Airways.
Rainfall in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.
Temperature in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated July 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing India, such as Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2025
JFK - DOH
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2025
JFK - DOH
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2025
JFK - DOH
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2025
JFK - DOH
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2025
JFK - DOH
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
7.5
Food
7.3
Overall
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Mar 2025
JFK - DOH
FAQs about flying to Chennai
Best Time to Fly to Chennai, India
The cheapest time to visit Chennai is during the summer season between April and June. At this time the weather is hot and humid, reaching up to 108 degrees during the day. In the evening, temperatures cool off, dropping down to 75 degrees. The Monsoon season brings lots of rain, between the months of June and September, continuing again from October to December. If you don’t mind the weather, you can find cheap tickets during the school holidays in July and August.
Getting around Chennai, India
Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when traveling to Marina Beach.
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