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$401+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Chennai (MAA)

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NYC — MAA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/3111:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Thu 4/96:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 12/2$811
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/317:30 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Wed 4/81:55 amMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$879
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/313:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Wed 4/81:55 amMAA - JFK
2 stops22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$894
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/511:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Thu 12/115:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 12/4$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/511:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Sat 12/139:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 12/3$930
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/3010:05 amJFK - MAA
1 stop26h 15mAir India
Wed 3/411:40 amMAA - JFK
1 stop30h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/2$934
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:15 amJFK - MAA
2 stops37h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 1/277:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/3$936
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/511:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Sat 12/209:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 12/3$938
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/3010:15 amJFK - MAA
2 stops33h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 3/47:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2$945
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Fri 1/231:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$950
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/2811:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Thu 2/195:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 12/2$953
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/316:05 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Fri 1/231:50 amMAA - EWR
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$962

Find flight deals from New York to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$756
(oojo)

One-way from

$401
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,702
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Chennai that are best for you.

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Thu 3/5

2:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$787

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

5:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$798

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops48h 15m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$798

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 2/3

4:55 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 20m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

1:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$822

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Thu 1/29

6:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Sat 2/7

1:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$822

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/3

3:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

6:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$823

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/21

4:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$823

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/21

5:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Mon 3/30

1:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$823

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

5:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Tue 7/14

1:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$838

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/29

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 4/1

1:55 am-7:55 am

2 stops39h 30m

$858

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chennai, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of $581). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $902). 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 NYC to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 December 4, 2025.

When flying from New York to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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 September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $503.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Chennai?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 33m.

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 December 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chennai, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 York?

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from New York. Booking flights from New York to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York from 12 different airlines.

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

    Departing from New York to Chennai will take you 27h 05m. There are 8362 mi between New York 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 flying from New York to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Chennai is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $622 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kuwait Airways and Cathay Pacific, starting at $632 and $647 round-trip. Air India is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $289. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Kuwait Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Chennai for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - Chennai, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai is the most popular route from New York to Chennai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Chennai?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Chennai layover in Abu Dhabi most frequently. Mumbai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to Chennai. Dubai follows Mumbai in terms of the most frequent layover location on New York to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $29 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Mumbai?

    If you're on a layover in Mumbai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, or Haji Ali Dargah. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, or Haji Ali Dargah can do so by traveling 11.7 mi, 10.5 mi, and 8.3 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for an average daily rate of $40 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

    Dubai travelers tend to visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $24 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Chennai flights?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Chennai layover in Athens least frequently. New York to Chennai flights stopping in Frankfurt am Main are the next rarest. Doha follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least frequent layover locations on New York to Chennai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of $581). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $902). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$622Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$632Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Cathay PacificCheapest$647Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Gulf AirCheapest$655Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$730Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$733Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$779Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$827Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$893Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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