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$378+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
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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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$698
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$378
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,013

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
From New York to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 10mGulf Air
Thu 4/305:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 8/17$698
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1912:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Sun 10/59:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Deal found 8/19$699
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 8/2312:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Sun 9/149:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Deal found 8/20$700
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 10/412:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Sun 10/1911:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop29h 40mAir India
Deal found 8/18$701
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1912:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Sun 9/289:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Deal found 8/17$702
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/25:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Wed 9/103:10 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 8/18$703
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/141:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/18$704
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 10mGulf Air
Thu 3/55:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 8/18$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Mon 9/83:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop26h 00mAir India
Deal found 8/17$706
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop20h 20mGulf Air
Tue 11/45:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 8/19$707
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 9/111:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 2/141:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/20$708
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Sat 10/257:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 8/19$709

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 20, 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 York

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/2

11:00 am-4:45 am

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Sat 5/2

9:25 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 00m

$706

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/31

12:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Chennai

Tue 4/28

5:35 am-10:55 am

1 stop38h 50m

$706

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

3:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Sat 11/1

9:25 pm-10:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$707

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/17

3:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 10/30

5:35 am-10:10 am

1 stop38h 05m

$707

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

11:10 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

11:45 am-7:55 am

1 stop29h 40m

$708

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Sat 11/15

3:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop39h 15m

$712

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/26

3:45 pm-2:40 am

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

9:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$713

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

11:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-7:55 am

1 stop33h 25m

$724

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 9/6

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Chennai

Sun 9/21

8:40 pm-8:55 am

1 stop21h 45m

$727

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/4

1:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Fri 5/1

1:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 10m

$731

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from State of 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 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 August 20, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 Gulf Air, Air India, and Lufthansa fly from State of New York to Chennai in about 23h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. State of New York and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8368 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 $378 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $407 and Air Canada from $519 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.

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

    The cheapest flight price from State of 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 $597.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from State of 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$609Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EmiratesCheapest$710Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$711Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Cathay PacificCheapest$731Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$732Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$734Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$816Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$885Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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