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$445+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JFK
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$851
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$445
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$988
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/253:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/2310:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$851
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/253:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 8/251:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$861
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/261:15 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop26h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/29:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$873
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2510:05 amMAA - JFK
1 stop32h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 6/152:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop39h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$877
This Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/1910:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$885
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/273:45 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop25h 40mAir India
Tue 6/311:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 45mAir India
Deal found 4/29$888
This Yatra.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Yatra.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:20 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops33h 05mIndiGo
Tue 9/912:35 amJFK - MAA
2 stops28h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 4/28$958
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/255:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 9/246:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$960
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/104:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 25mEmirates
Tue 12/210:20 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops23h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$991
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/198:10 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops26h 40mKLM
Wed 8/66:25 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops25h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/28$1,016
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Mon 9/293:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,027
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2810:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 25mAir France
Wed 6/46:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/28$1,041

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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John F Kennedy Intl

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ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 5/25

3:55 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

10:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

$851

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 5/25

3:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/25

1:20 am-9:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

$861

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 5/26

1:15 pm-6:05 am

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

9:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 35m

$873

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 5/25

10:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/15

2:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$877

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 9/10

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop38h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

10:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

$885

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 5/27

3:45 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

11:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$888

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 8/5

6:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops33h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

12:35 am-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$958

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 6/25

5:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/24

6:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 15m

$960

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 6/10

4:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/2

10:20 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 25m

$991

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 6/19

8:10 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

6:25 pm-5:10 am

2 stops25h 15m

$1,016

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 Chennai-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chennai-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 Chennai-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to John F Kennedy Intl from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 MAA to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 16% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in John F Kennedy Intl by month

Plan your trip to John F Kennedy Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to New York, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    If you book a flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Chennai, you will be flying from Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at $861, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Etihad Airways. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $445. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Most of the time, Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights that have layovers will stop in Dubai.

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

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Burj Al Arab. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.5 mi, 6.8 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Dubai Intl for about $30 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Of the flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$786Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$814Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$830Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$939Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$981Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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