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$315+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Chennai

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/310:05 am
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 05m
Air India
Wed 2/116:00 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Deal found 1/25$757
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1812:20 am
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/163:55 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$759
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/208:05 pm
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/199:40 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$761
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/284:20 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$762
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2012:20 am
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/153:55 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$763
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:55 pm
JFK
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MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/53:45 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$764
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2012:20 am
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/89:40 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$765
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/175:55 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 5/203:25 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 1/26$766
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/410:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/39:40 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/24$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/33:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/2410:00 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/23$768
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/33:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/164:10 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/24$770
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:05 am
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 05m
Air India
Wed 4/296:00 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop23h 50m
Air India
Deal found 1/24$771

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated January 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$757
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$315
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$811
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Chennai that are best for you.

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

3:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop37h 30m

$759

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

1:55 am-11:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Sat 5/2

12:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 50m

$762

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

4:55 pm-2:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/10

3:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$771

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 3/23

8:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

Sun 4/12

3:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$783

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sun 4/26

8:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Tue 5/12

3:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 35m

$794

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 3/23

8:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

Sun 4/12

4:20 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 10m

$805

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Tue 2/3

11:35 am-2:30 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/10

3:40 am-9:00 am

1 stop39h 50m

$831

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/3

3:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop37h 30m

$835

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

5:35 am-9:10 am

1 stop38h 05m

$835

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Fri 3/13

3:14 pm-2:35 am

2 stops25h 51m

Chennai

Sun 4/26

3:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 35m

$846

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai (average of $635). Flying from New Jersey to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $923). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New Jersey to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New Jersey?

    For a flight from New Jersey to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Chennai?

    A quick flight from New Jersey to Chennai can take about 22h 50m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $771. There are 8368 mi between New Jersey and Chennai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Jersey to Chennai are Air India ($296), Etihad Airways ($355), and Lufthansa ($500).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Chennai?

    The most popular route from New Jersey to Chennai is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai. You may also consider Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai (average of $635). Flying from New Jersey to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $923). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New Jersey to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$662Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$737Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$756Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$776Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$840Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$892Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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