Find cheap airlines flights from New York to Chennai

You can choose from 6 airlines that fly from New York to Chennai, including Etihad Airways, Air India, and Singapore Airlines. Air India has lowest fares on this route.
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Air India logo Air India
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
Emirates logo Emirates
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from New York to Chennai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $300 or round trip flights from $656.

Displayed flight fares from New York to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | New York to Chennai

The distance between New York and Chennai is approximately 13,473.97 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$300
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$656
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance13,473.97 km
Popular airlineEtihad Airways
Flight statistics for the New York–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to Chennai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Chennai?

The average price of one-way flights from New York 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 New York to Chennai is March, with an average price of $396; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to $1,042.

$1,042
$719
$396
$73
  • $396
    Mar
  • $403
    Apr
  • $583
    May
  • $790
    Jun
  • $711
    Jul
  • $480
    Aug
  • $783
    Sep
  • $653
    Oct
  • $440
    Nov
  • $1,042
    Dec
  • $449
    Jan
  • $397
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from New York to Chennai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

$673
$609
$544
$480
    Cheapest
  • $603
    Mon
  • $651
    Tue
  • $636
    Wed
  • $544
    Thu
  • $616
    Fri
  • $673
    Sat
  • $643
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Chennai (NYC-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers one-way fares as low as $300 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EWR to MAA on Wed, Apr 29), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $656 departing on Wed, May 6 and returning on Tue, May 12.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from New York to Chennai, including: Etihad Airways Air India Singapore Airlines Emirates United Airlines 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, Apr 29, with one-way flights priced at just $300.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chennai on March 15, 2026 with Kuwait Airways, with prices starting at $632.
  • 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 canceled 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from New York to Chennai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to Chennai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New York to Chennai on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, United Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from New York to Chennai, with an average price of $679.

$591
$679
$767
$855
$943
United Airlines
$679
United Airlines
Kuwait Airways
$712
Kuwait Airways
Air India
$779
Air India
Etihad Airways
$888
Etihad Airways
Lufthansa
$892
Lufthansa
Emirates
$943
Emirates