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September 14 - September 28
JFK - Chennai
$965
$743
Round trip
September 8 - September 29
JFK - Chennai
$952
$743
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September 7 - September 23
JFK - Chennai
$959
$744
Round trip
September 9 - September 23
JFK - Chennai
$959
$744
Round trip
September 1 - September 16
JFK - Chennai
$940
$744
Round trip
September 8 - September 15
JFK - Chennai
$987
$744
Round trip
October 1 - October 21
JFK - Chennai
$997
$745
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September 1 - September 9
JFK - Chennai
$951
$746
Round trip
September 1 - September 23
JFK - Chennai
$935
$746
Round trip
September 1 - September 20
JFK - Chennai
$936
$746
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Insights for flights from New York to Chennai
How much is a round trip from New York to Chennai
Regular price: $864 - $1,074
Prices for flights from New York to Chennai are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $864 and $1,074. The current lowest deal is $743 with Air India Limited, for travel from September 14 to September 28.
now $743
Low $864
High $1,074
The cheapest time to fly from New York to Chennai
The cheapest month to fly from NYC to MAA is September, with a median price of $658. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2544. Prices are generally lower from January to October.
September
Flights from $658
December
Flights from $2,544
Direct flights from New York to Chennai
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Last-minute flights going from New York to Chennai
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Chennai
New York (JFK) - Chennai (MAA)
Air India Limited
$940
$744
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Chennai
New York (JFK) - Chennai (MAA)
Air India Limited
$951
$746
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Chennai
New York (JFK) - Chennai (MAA)
Air India Limited
$935
$746
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Chennai
New York (JFK) - Chennai (MAA)
Air India Limited
$936
$746
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Chennai
New York (JFK) - Chennai (MAA)
Air India Limited
$935
$747
One-way
Tue, Sep 1
JFK - Chennai
New York (JFK) - Chennai (MAA)
Air India Limited
$939
$779
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Chennai
Dec 1 - Dec 16
$1,244 → $811
35%
Dec 6 - Dec 24
$1,251 → $879
30%
Dec 6 - Dec 23
$1,251 → $879
30%
Dec 7 - Dec 29
$1,242 → $926
25%
Popular Airports to fly from New York to Chennai
New York - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares near the typical level
Recent fares from New York to Chennai are near the typical level of $2078.
📅 Best time to fly
September is historically cheapest
Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $658.
⏱️ Flight duration
Long-haul flights, 50h 45m median
Flights from New York to Chennai are long-haul, with a median duration of 50h 45m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 3 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Air India Limited offers deals
Air India Limited has historically offered deals for flights from New York to Chennai.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent
Deals from New York to Chennai are frequent, with 0.57 deals per day.
New York main airports to depart from
John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International is a good option for flights from New York to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$743
LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia is a convenient choice for travelers flying from New York to Chennai.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$1166
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative for your journey to Chennai.
📍 ~70 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$1748
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International provides another departure point for flights to Chennai.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$934
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from New York to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from Chennai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$743
Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative
Bengaluru International (BLR)
Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.
📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)
💸 Flights from ~$641
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.
📍 ~110 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1077
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
📍 ~320 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1074
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub with diverse airline options for long-haul international flights.
📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)
💸 Flights from ~$742
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for flights to South Indian destinations.
📍 ~430 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$843
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$3,831
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$3,846
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$4,144
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$5,339
$3,805
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$3,805
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$5,259
$3,831
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$5,921
$3,907
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$6,062
$3,919
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$6,042
$3,973
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$4,015
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Chennai, India
91% AI deal score
$5,371
$4,144
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Chennai, India
91% AI deal score
$5,647
$4,198
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Chennai, India
91% AI deal score
$5,632
$4,198
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,210
$3,857
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Chennai, India
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$5,276
$3,919
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Chennai, India
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$5,425
$3,946
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Chennai, India
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$5,365
$3,946
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Chennai, India
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$5,174
$3,946
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$6,256
$3,961
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Chennai, India
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$6,271
$3,961
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$6,018
$3,961
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$6,072
$3,961
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,993
$3,961
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$6,029
$3,961
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Dec 09
Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$6,257
$4,011
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Aug 24
Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,235
$4,144
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,218
$4,144
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,145
$4,144
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,313
$4,153
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,171
$4,153
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,315
$4,153
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,380
$4,162
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,934
$4,179
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,302
$4,235
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,145
$4,235
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,431
$4,235
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,249
$4,244
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,129
$4,253
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,225
$4,262
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Chennai, India
90% AI deal score
$5,192
$4,312
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Sep 23
Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,460
$3,595
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,451
$3,595
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,371
$3,645
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,313
$3,645
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,299
$3,645
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,439
$3,645
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,187
$4,001
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Chennai, India
89% AI deal score
$5,143
$4,312
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
$5,313
$3,695
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
$5,329
$3,802
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
$5,260
$4,232
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
$5,292
$4,232
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Chennai, India
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$5,128
$4,232
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
$5,247
$4,274
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
$5,146
$4,285
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88% AI deal score
$5,494
$4,293
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$4,326
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Chennai, India
88% AI deal score
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$4,376
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$4,376
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Chennai, India
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$5,211
$3,961
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Chennai, India
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$3,961
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Chennai, India
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$2,164
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Chennai, India
87% AI deal score
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$2,183
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Chennai, India
86% AI deal score
$5,129
$3,961
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Chennai, India
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$3,961
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86% AI deal score
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Chennai, India
86% AI deal score
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Chennai, India
86% AI deal score
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Chennai, India
86% AI deal score
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$4,085
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Chennai, India
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$4,158
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$4,158
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Chennai, India
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Chennai, India
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$4,308
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Chennai, India
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Chennai, India
85% AI deal score
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Chennai, India
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$4,308
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Chennai, India
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Chennai, India
84% AI deal score
$2,366
$1,979
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Chennai, India
84% AI deal score
$2,365
$1,979
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