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Flight deals from New York to Chennai

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Chennai.$1,071 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,071, select.
Chennai.$1,071 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,071, select.
Chennai.$1,074 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 26 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Fri, 26 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,074, select.
Chennai.$1,100 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,100, select.
Chennai.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 29 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.
Chennai.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Sun, 26 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Chennai.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.
Chennai.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $1,193
Aug
from $1,507
Sep
from $1,071
Oct
from $1,147
Nov
from $1,147
Dec
from $1,463
Jan
from $1,743
Feb
from $1,150
Mar
from $1,150
Apr
from $1,150
May
from $1,150
Jun
from $1,881

New York to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

New York to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,071
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from New York to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Chennai is $1,071. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Chennai. But we found flights with one stop from $1,071.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from New York to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chennai is Air India .

Flying from New York to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know

  • When searching for your flight from New York to Chennai Airport (MAA), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main terminals.

  • Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.

  • Your flight from New York to MAA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.

Airports in New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to MAA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

  • Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from New York to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Split up your flight from New York to Chennai Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and MAA are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to MAA flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Chennai Airport flight:

  • LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your plans go off without a hitch.

  • The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Have a late flight from New York to Chennai Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and turn in quicker:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and chase adventure across Chennai and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your New York to Chennai Airport flight.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Chennai. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Chennai Airport is $569. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,071. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to MAA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • Cheap New York to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from New York to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from New York to Chennai Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from New York to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the peak month for travel to Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your New York to MAA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Chennai

  • Once you've booked your flight from New York to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:

  • Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are a couple of top attractions to add to your Chennai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.

Explore more of India

  • Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in India, consider Salem, about 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Chennai

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