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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from New York to Chennai

Choose from 2 airlines flying from New York to Chennai, including Gulf Air, Air India and . Air India currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest flight options from New York to Chennai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 783 and round-trip tickets from CAD 974.

      • EWR 11:30
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 04:55
        New York - Chennai | Tue, May 12 | Air India
        MAA 11:00
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        EWR 09:00
        Chennai - New York | Sun, May 17 | Air India
        CAD 974 CAD 1,561
        38% off
        38% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 974
      • JFK 15:00
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 05:20
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | Gulf Air
        MAA 06:10
        37h 20m
        1 stop
        JFK 10:00
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Gulf Air
        CAD 1,007 CAD 1,561
        35% off
        35% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,007
      • EWR 11:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 19:10
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | Air India
        MAA 21:10
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:20
        Chennai - New York | Mon, May 18 | Air India
        CAD 1,083 CAD 1,561
        31% off
        31% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,083
      • EWR 11:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 19:10
        New York - Chennai | Thu, May 14 | Air India
        MAA 21:10
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:20
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Air India
        CAD 1,090
        30% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,090
      • JFK 15:00
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:50
        New York - Chennai | Fri, May 15 | Gulf Air
        MAA 06:10
        37h 20m
        1 stop
        JFK 10:00
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Gulf Air
        CAD 1,094
        30% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,094
      • EWR 18:00
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | United Airlines
        MAA 10:15
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Etihad Airways
        CAD 1,108
        28% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,108
      • EWR 18:00
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        New York - Chennai | Tue, May 12 | United Airlines
        MAA 10:15
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Etihad Airways
        CAD 1,109
        28% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,109
      • JFK 15:40
        23h
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | Lufthansa
        MAA 10:15
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Etihad Airways
        CAD 1,122
        28% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,122
      • JFK 15:40
        23h
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        New York - Chennai | Tue, May 12 | Lufthansa
        MAA 10:15
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Etihad Airways
        CAD 1,122
        28% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,122
      • JFK 21:50
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        New York - Chennai | Thu, May 14 | United Airlines
        MAA 10:15
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        JFK 08:35
        Chennai - New York | Tue, May 19 | Etihad Airways
        CAD 1,139
        27% off
        CAD 1,561 CAD 1,139
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        NYC 16:00
        Chennai - New York | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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      • JFK 11:55
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 19:10
        New York - Chennai | Sat, May 16 | Air India
        CAD 783 CAD 1,200
        35% off
        35% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 783
      • EWR 11:30
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 19:10
        New York - Chennai | Sun, Jun 7 | Air India
        CAD 816 CAD 1,200
        32% off
        32% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 816
      • JFK 22:20
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:10
        New York - Chennai | Sat, May 30 | Etihad Airways
        CAD 820 CAD 1,200
        32% off
        32% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 820
      • JFK 01:20
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:55
        New York - Chennai | Thu, May 28 | Qatar Airways
        CAD 846
        30% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 846
      • JFK 11:10
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:35
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 31 | Air India
        CAD 853
        28% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 853
      • EWR 11:30
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:55
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 17 | Air India
        CAD 853
        28% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 853
      • JFK 22:05
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:40
        New York - Chennai | Sun, May 31 | Qatar Airways
        CAD 867
        28% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 867
      • JFK 15:00
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:50
        New York - Chennai | Tue, May 26 | Gulf Air
        CAD 869
        28% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 869
      • JFK 11:55
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 15:10
        New York - Chennai | Sat, May 30 | Air India
        CAD 870
        28% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 870
      • EWR 11:30
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:45
        New York - Chennai | Thu, May 28 | Air India
        CAD 876
        27% off
        CAD 1,200 CAD 876
      • NYC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        New York - Chennai | Wed, May 13 | Normal Airline
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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 Information for New York to Chennai Flights

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 783
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 974
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance13,473.97km
Popular airlineGulf Air
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

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

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from to Chennai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from to Chennai is February, with an average price of CAD 552. The most expensive month is usually December, with average prices reaching CAD 1,447.

CAD 1,447
CAD 1,000
CAD 552
CAD 105
    Cheapest
  • CAD 1,057
    May
  • CAD 1,096
    Jun
  • CAD 988
    Jul
  • CAD 666
    Aug
  • CAD 1,087
    Sep
  • CAD 907
    Oct
  • CAD 611
    Nov
  • CAD 1,447
    Dec
  • CAD 624
    Jan
  • CAD 552
    Feb
  • CAD 694
    Mar
  • CAD 645
    Apr

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from to Chennai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from to Chennai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from to Chennai is Monday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Saturday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 981
CAD 909
CAD 836
CAD 764
  • CAD 836
    Mon
  • CAD 886
    Tue
  • CAD 918
    Wed
  • CAD 872
    Thu
  • CAD 952
    Fri
  • CAD 981
    Sat
  • CAD 836
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers one-way fares as low as CAD 783 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to MAA on Sat, May 16), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 974 departing on Tue, May 12 and returning on Sun, May 17.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from New York to Chennai, including: Air India Gulf Air 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 Sat, May 16, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 783.
    · 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 May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chennai on May 11, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at CAD 416.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai International Airport (EWR-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.

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

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from New York to Chennai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from New York to Chennai is United Airlines, with an average fare of CAD 942.

CAD 820
CAD 942
CAD 1,064
CAD 1,186
CAD 1,308
United Airlines
CAD 942
United Airlines
Kuwait Airways
CAD 988
Kuwait Airways
Air India
CAD 1,141
Air India
Lufthansa
CAD 1,155
Lufthansa
Etihad Airways
CAD 1,200
Etihad Airways
Emirates
CAD 1,308
Emirates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.