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$391+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sat 8/16
Sat 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$707
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$380
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,013

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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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 August 11, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/303:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/204:35 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/10$707
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/173:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop31h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/289:40 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/10$708
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Tue 9/301:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/121:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/9$709
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/410:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/71:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/10$710
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sun 8/171:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/71:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/8$711
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/32:50 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/161:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/9$712
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/61:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 3/69:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/8$713
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/251:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 9/159:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/10$714
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/131:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 10/289:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/10$715
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/199:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/233:45 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/9$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/33:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/23:45 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/10$718
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/101:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/71:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/8$719

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 11, 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

Fri 10/10

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

9:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$707

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

3:45 pm-8:30 am

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Tue 10/28

9:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$708

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/30

1:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop36h 50m

Chennai

Wed 11/12

1:50 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 25m

$709

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/4

10:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/7

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 10m

$710

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

1:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop36h 50m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 10m

$711

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Thu 10/16

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 10m

$712

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

1:20 am-9:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Thu 9/18

9:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop20h 40m

$714

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

1:20 am-9:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Tue 10/28

9:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$715

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

9:00 pm-5:15 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Tue 9/23

3:45 pm-6:05 am

1 stop23h 50m

$717

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

3:45 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$718

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai

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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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chennai, you should look to book at least 59 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 August 11, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight at noon.

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 August 3, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai?

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 43% 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.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $940.

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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 25m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 03m.

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 August 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chennai, such as Cathay Pacific, SWISS, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,696 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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 16 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Chennai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $707 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Air India, starting at $709 and $770 round-trip. Etihad Airways is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Chennai is $2,154. On average you can expect to pay $2,611. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for $593.

  • 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. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to Chennai. Mumbai follows Dubai 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 $22 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $23 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Mumbai travelers tend to visit Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Shri Swaminarayan Mandir more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Mumbai can visit Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, by traveling 11.7 mi, 10.5 mi, and 9.7 mi, respectively after landing at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Those landing in Mumbai looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $46 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 Doha are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main follows Doha 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 August 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$609Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$711Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$711Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$733Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$734Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$750Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$809Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$871Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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