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$442+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/1210:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops36h 40m
Emirates
Tue 6/910:05 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1$921
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 10/306:50 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 10m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 11/282:50 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/4$922
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 11/24:55 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop22h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 11/303:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/4$923
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/233:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Thu 9/106:10 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/1$924
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 5/611:20 am
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Emirates
Mon 5/254:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1$926
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/710:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop36h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/204:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3$927
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/1211:10 am
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 45m
Air India
Tue 11/248:20 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop22h 00m
Air India
Deal found 4/30$928
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/135:55 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Wed 11/253:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 4/29$929
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 5/510:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/53:40 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$933
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/113:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/254:10 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$934
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/910:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops42h 40m
Emirates
Tue 5/264:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops24h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1$935
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/93:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/103:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$936

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$922
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$442
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,020
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

10:40 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Fri 11/27

9:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,000

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/13

10:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Chennai

Thu 7/30

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,025

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/2

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

9:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,050

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/15

11:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 9/1

9:50 am-6:55 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,058

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/14

5:55 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 45m

Chennai

Sun 8/23

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,205

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/11

5:55 pm-11:10 am

2 stops31h 45m

Chennai

Tue 7/7

9:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,235

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/8

5:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Sat 8/29

9:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,254

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/19

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Mon 8/24

4:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,294

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/19

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Wed 8/19

10:05 pm-8:50 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,344
Quickest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

10:05 pm-2:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Fri 6/5

3:55 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,355

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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 John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $772). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,424). 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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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 May 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,953 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,570 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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 John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 11 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

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

    Departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai will take you 23h. There are 8368 mi between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chennai.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($543), Cathay Pacific ($579), and Kuwait Airways ($632) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Lufthansa is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $311 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $357 and Kuwait Airways from $362 one-way.

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

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most of the time. Abu Dhabi is followed by Mumbai in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Doha comes in third as the most popular layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

  • 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. Emirates Palace, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are located about 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 $25 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Mumbai?

    Mumbai travelers tend to visit Gateway of India, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus more than any other notable places. Gateway of India, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus can be accessed by traveling approximately 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 $44 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is New Delhi. Dubai follows New Delhi in terms of the least common layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $772). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,424). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$543Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$579Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$632Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Gulf AirCheapest$633Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air IndiaCheapest$645Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$733Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$735Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$908Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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