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$473+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — MAA
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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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 June 27, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 10/1710:45 am
PHL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/153:45 pm
MAA
-
PHL
2 stops36h 17m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/21$910
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/289:12 am
PHL
-
MAA
2 stops32h 08m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/194:05 am
MAA
-
PHL
2 stops23h 29m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/22$911
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/189:30 pm
PHL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/174:05 am
MAA
-
PHL
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:30 pm
PHL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/14:20 am
MAA
-
PHL
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/23$914
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 10/159:30 pm
PHL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/184:05 am
MAA
-
PHL
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$921
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/189:30 pm
PHL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/163:25 am
MAA
-
PHL
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$931
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:12 am
PHL
-
MAA
2 stops44h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/194:05 am
MAA
-
PHL
2 stops23h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$949
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:30 pm
PHL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/204:20 am
MAA
-
PHL
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$957
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 10/169:30 pm
PHL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/174:05 am
MAA
-
PHL
1 stop21h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$960
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/223:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/64:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,047
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Sat 7/1811:55 am
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop36h 55m
Air India
Mon 9/149:05 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 6/25$1,048
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Mon 8/33:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/510:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,049

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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$910
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$473
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,291
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Chennai flights.
From New Jersey to Chennai
One-way flight from New Jersey to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Chennai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/26

9:15 pm-10:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/13

10:00 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,090

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/17

9:12 am-2:40 am

2 stops31h 58m

Chennai

Fri 9/4

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,109

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/18

9:25 am-3:05 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Chennai

Sat 9/5

4:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,112
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sun 8/2

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Sat 8/29

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,165

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/10

1:20 am-2:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Chennai

Fri 7/24

4:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,197

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/13

7:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/1

11:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,240

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/9

3:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

Chennai

Tue 7/28

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

$1,258

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Wed 8/19

5:30 pm-2:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

Chennai

Mon 8/31

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,260

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Fri 7/31

3:28 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 42m

Chennai

Wed 9/2

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,266

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Chennai

Thu 10/1

11:45 pm-4:35 am

2 stops38h 20m

$1,270

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

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 June 27, 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.

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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 31h 58m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,109. There are 8451 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 ($304), Lufthansa ($378), and Air Canada ($533).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to 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.

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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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$664Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$746Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$756Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$776Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$836Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$886Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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