Chennai

$377+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
May 24 — May 311
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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 April 24, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/123:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/810:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19$872
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 10/203:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/113:55 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19$873
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 5/310:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/254:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$875
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/23:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/304:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop38h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19$876
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/239:55 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$879
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/1910:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19$880
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/411:55 pm
EWR
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MAA
2 stops41h 05m
Emirates
Mon 5/1810:05 pm
MAA
-
EWR
2 stops32h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/21$882
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/410:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops24h 15m
Emirates
Fri 5/84:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 4/20$883
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:55 pm
EWR
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MAA
2 stops22h 40m
Emirates
Fri 5/84:05 am
MAA
-
EWR
2 stops26h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/20$883
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/411:55 pm
EWR
-
MAA
2 stops41h 05m
Emirates
Tue 5/124:05 am
MAA
-
EWR
2 stops26h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/22$885
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 5/310:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/214:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$889
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/411:55 pm
EWR
-
MAA
2 stops41h 05m
Emirates
Mon 5/114:05 am
MAA
-
EWR
2 stops26h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/23$889

Find flight deals from New York to Chennai

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 April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$872
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$377
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,036
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Chennai flights.
From New York (NYC) to Chennai
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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 April 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/13

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Mon 7/27

9:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,013

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

9:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

$1,037

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Thu 4/30

11:55 pm-2:30 am

2 stops41h 05m

Chennai

Wed 5/6

9:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,037

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/30

11:55 am-12:45 am

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Sat 7/4

9:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,211

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/13

5:59 pm-2:50 am

2 stops23h 21m

Chennai

Sun 8/16

3:55 am-7:19 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$1,396

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/30

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Mon 7/27

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,432

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/4

12:48 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 52m

Chennai

Mon 5/18

4:05 am-6:49 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,458

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 9/4

5:59 pm-3:30 am

2 stops24h 01m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

5:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,549

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

6:01 pm-3:30 am

2 stops23h 59m

Chennai

Tue 9/22

5:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,593

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 7/12

9:45 pm-8:55 am

2 stops49h 40m

Chennai

Mon 2/1

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,619

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chennai, you should look to book at least 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of $844). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,513). 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 April 24, 2026.

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight at noon.

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 67% 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.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $503.

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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 30m.

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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 00m.

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 April 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chennai, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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 11 different airlines.

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

    Departing from New York to Chennai will take you 23h 21m. There are 8362 mi between New York and Chennai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Chennai is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $543 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Kuwait Airways, starting at $579 and $632 round-trip. Lufthansa is priced at 45% 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 $304. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Kuwait Airways, 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?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Chennai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    Emirates Palace, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, 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, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, or Sheikh Zayed Mosque can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 4.5 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 Mumbai?

    If you're on a layover in Mumbai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gateway of India, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Gateway of India, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus can do so by traveling 11.7 mi, 9.7 mi, and 10.5 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for an average daily rate of $61 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of $844). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,513). 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$543Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$579Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$632Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Gulf AirCheapest$633Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air IndiaCheapest$641Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$728Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$734Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$776Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$885Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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