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Cheap Flights from New York to Chennai

Explore the cheapest flights from New York to Chennai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at S$ 546, and round-trip tickets start at S$ 1,392.

      • EWR 11:30
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:55
        New York - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Air India
        MAA 04:05
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        JFK 16:00
        Chennai - New York | Wed, May 27 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 1,392 S$ 1,927
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,392
      • JFK 22:20
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:10
        New York - Chennai | Tue, Jun 2 | Etihad Airways
        MAA 04:05
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        JFK 16:00
        Chennai - New York | Mon, Jun 8 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 1,405 S$ 1,927
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,405
      • JFK 21:00
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 05:45
        New York - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | American Airlines
        MAA 21:55
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Wed, May 27 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 1,416 S$ 1,927
        27% off
        27% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,416
      • JFK 11:55
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:20
        New York - Chennai | Fri, May 29 | Air India
        MAA 06:10
        37h 20m
        1 stop
        JFK 10:00
        Chennai - New York | Thu, Jun 4 | Gulf Air
        S$ 1,495
        22% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,495
      • JFK 11:55
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 19:10
        New York - Chennai | Sat, May 16 | Air India
        MAA 21:40
        44h 50m
        1 stop
        EWR 09:00
        Chennai - New York | Mon, May 18 | Air India
        S$ 1,513
        21% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,513
      • JFK 21:00
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 10:05
        New York - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | American Airlines
        MAA 16:45
        22h 44m
        1 stop
        JFK 05:59
        Chennai - New York | Fri, May 29 | American Airlines
        S$ 1,537
        20% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,537
      • JFK 11:20
        29h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:40
        New York - Chennai | Tue, Jun 16 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 03:55
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        JFK 22:30
        Chennai - New York | Fri, Jun 19 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 1,557
        19% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,557
      • JFK 22:00
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:40
        New York - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 21:55
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Fri, May 29 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 1,568
        19% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,568
      • JFK 15:00
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:50
        New York - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Gulf Air
        MAA 21:55
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Fri, May 29 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 1,569
        19% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,569
      • JFK 15:45
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:10
        New York - Chennai | Tue, Jun 16 | Etihad Airways
        MAA 10:15
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Fri, Jun 19 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 1,580
        18% off
        S$ 1,927 S$ 1,580
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 17 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NYC 16:00
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Normal Airline
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      • JFK 15:45
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 08:25
        New York - Chennai | Wed, Jul 8 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 546 S$ 999
        45% off
        45% off
        S$ 999 S$ 546
      • JFK 01:20
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:40
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 27 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 690 S$ 999
        31% off
        31% off
        S$ 999 S$ 690
      • JFK 01:20
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:40
        New York - Chennai | Wed, Jun 10 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 722 S$ 999
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 999 S$ 722
      • JFK 15:45
        31h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 08:25
        New York - Chennai | Wed, Jun 10 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 760
        24% off
        S$ 999 S$ 760
      • JFK 22:20
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:10
        New York - Chennai | Tue, May 26 | Etihad Airways
        S$ 766
        23% off
        S$ 999 S$ 766
      • JFK 01:20
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:55
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 24 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 790
        21% off
        S$ 999 S$ 790
      • JFK 01:20
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:40
        New York - Chennai | Sat, Jun 6 | Qatar Airways
        S$ 792
        21% off
        S$ 999 S$ 792
      • JFK 15:00
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:50
        New York - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Gulf Air
        S$ 812
        19% off
        S$ 999 S$ 812
      • JFK 11:55
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 15:10
        New York - Chennai | Tue, May 26 | Air India
        S$ 813
        19% off
        S$ 999 S$ 813
      • EWR 11:30
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:45
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 24 | Air India
        S$ 819
        18% off
        S$ 999 S$ 819
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 17 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from New York to Chennai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from to Chennai?

The average price of one-way flights from to Chennai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from to Chennai is February, with an average price of S$ 515, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 1,352.

S$ 1,352
S$ 934
S$ 515
S$ 97
    Cheapest
  • S$ 988
    May
  • S$ 1,024
    Jun
  • S$ 923
    Jul
  • S$ 622
    Aug
  • S$ 1,016
    Sep
  • S$ 847
    Oct
  • S$ 571
    Nov
  • S$ 1,352
    Dec
  • S$ 583
    Jan
  • S$ 515
    Feb
  • S$ 648
    Mar
  • S$ 603
    Apr

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai during Hari Raya Haji?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from New York to Chennai during Hari Raya Haji.

Hari Raya Haji is scheduled on May 27. The flights from New York to Chennai are cheapest on May 26, with the lowest fare of S$ 818.

S$ 1,200
S$ 1,009
S$ 818
S$ 627
    Cheapest
  • S$ 985
    23
    May
  • S$ 941
    24
  • S$ 1,066
    25
  • S$ 818
    26
  • S$ 906
    27
  • S$ 1,200
    28
  • S$ 1,075
    29

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New York (NYC) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 546 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to MAA on Wed, Jul 8), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 1,392 departing on Thu, May 21 and returning on Wed, May 27.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from New York to Chennai, including: Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 8, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 546.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chennai on May 17, 2026 with Gulf Air, with prices starting at S$ 419.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chennai International Airport (JFK-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and New York is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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