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$422+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JFK
Mar 24 — Mar 311
Tue 3/24
Tue 3/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

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 February 22, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/284:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/253:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$741
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:25 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Tue 8/115:55 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 2/21$742
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/229:55 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/63:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$743
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:00 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/223:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$745
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/83:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/21$746
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3110:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/223:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/74:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/710:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$748
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:35 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/263:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$749
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/53:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$750
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:35 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/305:30 pm
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 10/29:10 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/104:25 pm
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$753
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:35 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/153:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/22$754

Find 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 February 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$741
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$422
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$977
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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 February 22, 2026.
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

Mon 4/27

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/25

3:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

$741

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 4/14

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

3:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

$778

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 4/16

4:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/18

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$778

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 4/16

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/15

3:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

$794

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 7/14

3:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

5:55 pm-2:25 am

1 stop23h 00m

$872

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 6/8

4:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/31

3:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

$872

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 4/28

4:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/26

3:45 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 10m

$888

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 6/8

4:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$893

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 7/16

4:35 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/28

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$923

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 5/5

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/25

4:30 pm-5:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

$940

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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 Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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 February 20, 2026.

Booking 83 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $663). Flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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.

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 February 22, 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,740 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,406 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Kuwait Airways
7.2
Good
336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,525 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 31h 50m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $747. Chennai and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8368 mi.

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

    Air India, at $635, 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 Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways. Users have found that Air India is 37% 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 Kuwait Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $328. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Etihad 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 Abu Dhabi.

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

    The majority of Abu Dhabi visitors spend their time at Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Travelers on a layover in Abu Dhabi can visit Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively after landing at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $25 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 Dubai.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $663). Flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $906). 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 5 airlines flying from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 5 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 February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$635Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$729Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$786Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$799Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$983Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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