Cheap Flights from New York to Chennai

Compare New York to Chennai flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Chennai

Book the best Chennai fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from New York to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,351. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chennai.$1,136 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,136, select.

Chennai.$1,222 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,222, select.

Chennai.$1,222 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 5 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,222, select.

Chennai.$1,225 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,225, select.

Chennai.$1,258 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,258, select.

Chennai.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Chennai.$1,325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,325, select.

Chennai.$1,335 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,335, select.

Chennai.$1,351 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,351, select.

Chennai.$1,370 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,370, select.

Chennai.$1,391 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,391, select.

Chennai.$1,424 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,424, select.

Chennai.$1,436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,436, select.

Chennai.$1,442 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Wed, 25 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,442, select.

Chennai.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, select.

Chennai.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Sat, 30 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, 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 October.

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

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.

Chennai

11km from central Chennai

ClosestCheapest

from $1,136

Search flights

New York to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,129
Cheapest month to fly	October

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

How much are return flights from New York to Chennai?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Chennai is $1,129. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Chennai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York to Chennai. But we found flights with one stop from $1,136.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Chennai?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Chennai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Chennai Airport on?

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, 13 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Chennai Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Chennai with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Chennai is Cathay Pacific .

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

Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to MAA, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to MAA departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Chennai International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Chennai International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can get to EWR from central New York in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to MAA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make catching an early New York to Chennai International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Have a late flight from New York to Chennai International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MAA and turn in quicker:
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your New York to Chennai International Airport flight.

Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

Chennai International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it takes to get there by car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.

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

$612 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Chennai International Airport. Return flights start at $1,129. These prices may change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to MAA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your New York to Chennai International Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from New York to MAA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from New York to Chennai International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

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

It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Chennai International Airport (MAA). November is when most people visit Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your New York to MAA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Chennai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chennai

Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Chennai International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Chennai when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Meenakshi Temple followed by Marina beach and Marina Beach.

Explore more of India

Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Salem, roughly 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai. ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple are highlights.