Cheap flights from New York to Chennai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New York to Chennai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,037
Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Chennai is currently $1,037
Cheapest one-way flight $465
Gulf Air 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Chennai is currently $465
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,120
Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Chennai is currently $1,120
Cheapest business class flights $3,595
Gulf Air 1 stop 29 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Tue, Jun 23
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Chennai is currently $3,595
Fastest flight 18 hr The fastest flight with stops from New York to Chennai takes 18 hr
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $620–750
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $940–1,200

Popular airlines from New York to Chennai

  • British Airways
    from $1,419
    Typical price: $950–2,950
    70 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MAA Every day
  • Air India
    from $1,292
    Typical price: $930–2,300
    67 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MAA Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,018
    Typical price: $1,000–2,150
    51 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MAA Every day
  • Etihad
    from $1,002
    Typical price: $830–1,650
    28 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - MAA Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,517
    Typical price: $960–2,600
    28 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MAA Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    Typical price: $2,150–10,500
    28 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - MAA Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
  • Tirupati International Airport (TIR)
    Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
  • Puducherry Airport (PNY)
    Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Chennai

The cheapest flights from New York to Chennai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $620 to $750.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,037. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $465.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Chennai is $1,419, flying from May 11 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New York to Chennai is $1,292, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Chennai is $1,018, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from New York to Chennai is $1,002, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Chennai is $1,517, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Chennai starts at $1,037 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $465 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
18 hr is the shortest flight time from New York to Chennai.
Peak travel periods include May–Jun and Dec–Jan. Chennai has a hot and humid climate. Generally, there is very little rain Jan–May. Torrential rains arrive during the northeast monsoon, usually around Oct–Nov. The Marghazi Festival of Music & Dance (Dec–Jan) focuses on classical South Indian Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dances. The Pongal Festival (Jan), is a traditional harvest celebration, typical of Tamil Nadu, with sweet rice delicacies, ornamented cattle and streets decorated with powdered chalk designs.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Chennai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Chennai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Chennai.

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 70 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Chennai are:
  • Air India offers 67 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Emirates offers 51 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Etihad offers 28 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Lufthansa offers 28 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 28 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Chennai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,037. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $465.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Chennai is $1,419, flying from May 11 to May 26.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New York to Chennai is $1,292, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Chennai is $1,018, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from New York to Chennai is $1,002, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Chennai is $1,517, flying from May 4 to May 19.
No airline flies direct from New York to Chennai.
  • There are 70 British Airways connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 67 Air India connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 51 Emirates connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Etihad connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Lufthansa connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Chennai at price $1,120 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from New York to Chennai.
  • There are 70 British Airways connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 67 Air India connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 51 Emirates connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Etihad connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Lufthansa connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from New York to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from New York to Chennai.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Chennai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Chennai start at $3,595 from Sun, Jun 7 to Tue, Jun 23 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Chennai start at $1,037 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from New York to Chennai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Chennai starts at $1,120 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Chennai at price $1,120 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Chennai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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