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$302+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$696
(oojo)

One-way from

$302
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,079

Good round-trip deal

$1,076 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/1211:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir India
Mon 6/26:40 amMAA - JFK
1 stop34h 45mAir India
Deal found 4/30$696
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/281:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop40h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 9/309:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$700
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:55 amJFK - MAA
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/224:50 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$737
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 8/163:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/1410:15 amMAA - JFK
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/201:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/131:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/79:00 amEWR - MAA
1 stop30h 25mAir India
Wed 5/285:30 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 35mAir India
Deal found 4/30$783
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:55 amJFK - MAA
2 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Tue 11/111:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$854
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 9/138:20 pmLGA - MAA
2 stops42h 20mAir Canada
Tue 11/111:45 amMAA - LGA
2 stops26h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$854
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 8/265:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Tue 11/111:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop28h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$856
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:35 amJFK - MAA
2 stops31h 30mIndiGo
Sun 7/1310:30 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops33h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 4/29$889
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/2910:20 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops24h 15mEmirates
Wed 10/14:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$923
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/1511:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops22h 40mEmirates
Tue 11/43:45 amMAA - EWR
2 stops27h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$935

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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Chennai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Mon 6/2

6:40 am-7:55 am

1 stop34h 45m

$696

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/28

1:20 am-2:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

9:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$700

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

3:45 pm-2:40 am

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Sun 9/14

10:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$749

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

1:55 am-12:15 am

1 stop36h 50m

Chennai

Sat 9/13

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 10m

$751

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 5/10

11:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Sat 5/24

7:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 35m

$789

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/28

1:20 am-2:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

5:45 am-3:10 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$849

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/10

6:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops31h 45m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

1:45 am-8:42 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$854

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/13

8:20 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 20m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

1:45 am-6:03 pm

2 stops26h 48m

$854

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/26

5:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 10m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

1:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$856

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

12:35 am-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Chennai

Sun 9/14

10:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$910

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New York-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chennai, you should look to book at least 77 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 May 1, 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 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 March 30, 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.

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Cathay Pacific and SWISS from New York to Chennai. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
855 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 17 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 Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $696 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, starting at $707 and $719 round-trip. Air India is priced at 33% 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 $302. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and American Airlines, 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.

  • 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 $599.

  • 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 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 $24 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 Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or Burj Al Arab. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 6.5 mi, 6.8 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $30 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 $44 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 Paris least frequently. New York to Chennai flights stopping in Athens are the next rarest. Doha follows Athens 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$598Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$712Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$725Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$750Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$782Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$816Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$880Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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