John F Kennedy Intl

$530+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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MAA — JFK
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl are usually found in October or April, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$900
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$530
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,302
From Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl
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 August 14, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:35 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/1510:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$914
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/207:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Mon 2/1611:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/14$921
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/157:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2112:35 amJFK - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$924
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1311:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1912:35 amJFK - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$927
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/2610:30 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/36:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$931
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/253:10 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Fri 10/35:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Deal found 8/13$932
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/154:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops25h 25mAir India
Wed 2/1111:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/14$933
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/154:50 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1012:35 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$934
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/164:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1612:35 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$935
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/154:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops25h 25mAir India
Mon 2/1611:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/14$936
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/167:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Sun 2/1511:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/14$937
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/157:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Sun 2/1511:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/13$942

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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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Chennai

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John F Kennedy Intl

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ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 10/25

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop26h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/15

10:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$914

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 9/15

7:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/21

12:35 am-12:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$924

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 12/21

3:25 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

11:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$927

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 9/13

11:45 am-7:55 am

1 stop29h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

12:35 am-12:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$927

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Fri 9/26

10:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

6:30 pm-5:10 am

2 stops25h 10m

$931

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 9/25

3:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/3

5:55 pm-2:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

$932

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 9/15

4:00 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/11

11:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$933

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 9/23

9:35 am-7:55 am

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/28

10:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops49h 25m

$937

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 11/12

8:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/14

4:55 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$945

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 11/10

1:50 am-12:10 pm

1 stop44h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/16

1:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 15m

$946

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 27 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 $313). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $934.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 58m.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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 7 different airlines.

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

    American Airlines, at $742, 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 Qatar Airways and Air India. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Dubai Intl for about $23 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?

  • 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.

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    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 $313). 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 7 airlines flying from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$742Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$786Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$814Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$825Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$826Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$929Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$981Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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