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Flights to Chennai in 2026

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 30, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$860

Round-trip from

$764

One-way from

$371
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
From New York to Chennai
One-way flight from New York to Chennai (MAA)

Find flight deals to Chennai

Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 30, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 9/411:30 am
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop23h 25m
Air India
Sun 9/202:00 pm
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop28h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/26$764
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1011:30 am
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
Air India
Thu 9/246:00 pm
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 3/28$773
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/133:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Tue 5/266:10 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/27$778
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 10/1911:30 am
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Tue 11/179:10 pm
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop21h 35m
Air India
Deal found 3/27$780
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/133:00 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Thu 5/216:10 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/30$781
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/310:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/196:15 am
MAA
-
JFK
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$782
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:20 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/204:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$783
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 9/1611:10 am
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Sun 10/49:05 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 3/28$785
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 9/811:30 am
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Air India
Thu 10/83:40 pm
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop25h 20m
Air India
Deal found 3/29$785
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/103:45 pm
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/109:55 pm
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$787
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 9/311:30 am
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Tue 9/156:00 pm
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 3/27$787
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Mytrip 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
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:05 am
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$788

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Chennai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$971

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

11:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 4/28

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$971

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/17

3:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Chennai

Sat 5/23

9:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop21h 55m

$987

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

10:20 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,021

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 9/5

11:55 pm-6:05 am

2 stops44h 40m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

8:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,025

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

11:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/13

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,037

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Fri 4/10

11:55 pm-8:05 am

2 stops22h 40m

Chennai

Tue 6/9

9:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$1,037

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

10:00 pm-7:25 am

2 stops23h 55m

Chennai

Mon 5/11

8:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,094

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

10:00 pm-7:25 am

2 stops23h 55m

Chennai

Fri 5/8

8:15 am-9:20 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,094

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 6/8

11:55 pm-10:05 am

2 stops48h 40m

Chennai

Fri 9/18

2:30 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,112

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/27

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Compare providers for flights 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 to Chennai in March.
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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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: Out of all of the providers offering Chennai flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Chennai flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Chennai flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Chennai. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from New York to Chennai takes 24 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai are Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific and Air India.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 March 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing India, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

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.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

Best Time to Fly to Chennai, India

The cheapest time to visit Chennai is during the summer season between April and June. At this time the weather is hot and humid, reaching up to 108 degrees during the day. In the evening, temperatures cool off, dropping down to 75 degrees. The Monsoon season brings lots of rain, between the months of June and September, continuing again from October to December. If you don’t mind the weather, you can find cheap tickets during the school holidays in July and August.

Getting around Chennai, India

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when traveling to Marina Beach.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    For a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost $33, while round-trip flights cost around $28.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Chennai?

    A round-trip flight to Chennai will typically cost around $71, however they can be found for as little as $28.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 mi away from Chennai).

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