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$411+ Cheap flights from New York State 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
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 November 19, 2025.

This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Gulf Air 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 2/219:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 11/16$756
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/251:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/162:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/18$762
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/191:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/22:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/18$763
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/301:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/172:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/18$771
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sat 11/299:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/122:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/18$773
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 11/2611:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Tue 2/35:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 11/17$775
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/2811:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Sat 12/209:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 11/19$778
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Sat 12/139:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 11/17$782
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/301:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/242:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/19$786
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/299:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/102:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/18$787
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/201:45 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/302:00 amMAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/19$788
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:59 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops25h 06mBritish Airways
Wed 2/187:35 amMAA - EWR
1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/17$816

Cheap flight deals from New York to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated November 19, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$752
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One-way from

$411
(oojo)

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September

Average price

$953
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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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Chennai that are best for you.

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

1:45 am-12:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

2:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 15m

$787

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

9:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops49h 15m

Chennai

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$798

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 1/17

10:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops48h 15m

Chennai

Tue 1/27

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$798

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 1/31

10:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops48h 15m

Chennai

Thu 2/12

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$798

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Thu 3/12

10:35 pm-5:35 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Sat 3/28

7:35 am-8:35 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$811

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 2/18

6:05 pm-8:45 am

3 stops52h 10m

Chennai

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$817

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

4:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Fri 3/6

1:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$823

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

3:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sun 3/15

6:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$823

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 1/27

7:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Tue 3/10

6:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$823

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 2/2

6:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

1:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$823

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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 State to Chennai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of $581). Flying from State of 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 NY 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 November 19, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from State of New York to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of 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.

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

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?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New York. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, SWISS, and British Airways fly from State of New York to Chennai in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 27h 45m. State of New York and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8374 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $420 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from $448 and American Airlines from $451 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from State of New York 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 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 State of New York to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of $581). Flying from State of 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$607Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$640Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Gulf AirCheapest$694Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$725Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$734Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$734Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$798Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$798Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$840Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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