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New York (NYC) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best NYC to MAA flight in 2022: compare New York to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

NYC - MAA Price	$871 - $1,487
MAA Temperature	77 - 91.4 °F
MAA Rainfall	0.4 - 13 inches

Popular in December High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Cheapest in October Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
Round-trip from $871 From New York (NYC) to Chennai
One-way from $452 One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chennai

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise

Cheapest in

October

Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$871

From New York (NYC) to Chennai

One-way from

$452

One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chennai

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

To save up to 9% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 55 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New York to Chennai from $977 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,073 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai?

Flights from New York to Chennai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from New York to Chennai in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $730.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Chennai (NYC - MAA)?

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 20% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai?

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from New York to Chennai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chennai.

Cheap flights from New York to Chennai in May, June 2022

The best prices found for NYC to MAA flights for May, June

31 May - 17 Oct

$871pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

KLM

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

KLM

2 STOPS

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

22 May - 23 Jun

$996pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Delta

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Delta

1 STOP

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

20 May - 5 Jun

$1,002pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

SAUDIA

1 STOP

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

New York to Chennai 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from New York found for this year

8 Sep - 25 Sep

$633pp

EWR

Newark

Air India

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Air India

1 STOP

EWR

Newark

8 Sep - 10 Oct

$654pp

EWR

Newark

Air India

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Air India

2 STOPS

EWR

Newark

8 Sep - 9 Oct

$658pp

EWR

Newark

Air India

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Air India

1 STOP

EWR

Newark

Last minute flights from New York to Chennai

Late deals on round-trip flights to Chennai from New York, departing today and this week

24 May - 5 Jun

$1,035pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

SAUDIA

1 STOP

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

24 May - 19 Jun

$1,048pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

SAUDIA

1 STOP

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

23 May - 19 Jun

$1,051pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

SAUDIA

1 STOP

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

One-way flights to Chennai from New York

The cheapest one-way flights from New York to Chennai

10:00 am - 7:35 am

SAUDIA

1 Stop

36h 05m

JFK - MAA

$452

JustFly

3:25 pm - 7:50 pm

Lufthansa

1 Stop

18h 55m

EWR - MAA

$519

2:00 am - 7:50 pm

Air Canada

2 Stops

32h 20m

LGA - MAA

$524

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Flight FAQs

From New York to Chennai

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 22 different airlines.

Which airlines flying from New York to Chennai have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Air India, Emirates, and Etihad Airways are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from New York to Chennai for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Chennai for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just $633, but on average you can expect to pay $686.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Chennai for under $1,100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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 $633 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and KLM, starting at $673 and $680 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 SAUDIA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $413. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Lufthansa, 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 most popular airlines that fly from New York to Chennai?

Consider Jet Airways, American Airlines or Air France when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying 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 $314. On average you can expect to pay $2,397. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for $678.

COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Chennai, India

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chennai from New York?

Information is based on travel restrictions from New York to Chennai

Most visitors from New York need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chennai.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New York must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New York are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai.

Do I need a test to fly back to New York from Chennai?

Returning to New York from Chennai

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chennai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New York.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chennai are not required to quarantine after entering New York.

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Destination information for Chennai

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from New York to Chennai.

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Airports servicing New York

John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)

Newark (EWR)

LaGuardia (LGA)

New York Skyports SPB (NYS)

Airports servicing Chennai

Chennai (MAA)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	$9	$16	No cancel fee	66%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Juneyao Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
American Airlines	$477	$763	No cancel fee	71%
Cathay Pacific	$529	$1,018	No cancel fee	72%
Air India	$625	$1,031	No cancel fee	N/A
Air Canada	$642	$1,077	No cancel fee	67%
Lufthansa	$676	$800	No cancel fee	76%
United Airlines	$684	$926	No cancel fee	69%
Etihad Airways	$699	$1,095	No cancel fee	75%
Air France	$699	$1,632	No cancel fee	77%
British Airways	$720	$1,076	No cancel fee	70%