Cheapest airlines flights from New York to Chennai

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from New York to Chennai, including Lufthansa, Air India has lowest fares on this route.
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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.

Search cheap flights from New York to Chennai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$314, and round-trip tickets start at US$664.

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.

New York to Chennai Flight Details

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

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$314
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$664
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance13,473.97 km
Popular airlineLufthansa
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 April, with an average price of US$395; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$1,056.

US$1,056
US$726
US$395
US$65
  • US$395
    Apr
  • US$591
    May
  • US$800
    Jun
  • US$721
    Jul
  • US$486
    Aug
  • US$793
    Sep
  • US$662
    Oct
  • US$446
    Nov
  • US$1,056
    Dec
  • US$455
    Jan
  • US$402
    Feb
  • US$506
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Chennai?

Average weekly flight prices from New York to Chennai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, 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.

US$674
US$603
US$531
US$460
    Cheapest
  • US$610
    Mon
  • US$646
    Tue
  • US$644
    Wed
  • US$531
    Thu
  • US$625
    Fri
  • US$674
    Sat
  • US$602
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from New York to Chennai during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from New York to Chennai are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$380.

US$728
US$554
US$380
US$206
  • US$380
    28
    Apr
  • US$597
    29
  • US$594
    30
  • US$722
    1
    May
  • US$728
    2
  • US$625
    3

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 US$314 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JFK to MAA on Thu, Apr 30), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$664 departing on Wed, May 6 and returning on Tue, May 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Chennai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made 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 Thu, Apr 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$314.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chennai on April 20, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at US$304.
  • 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 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 airline offers the cheapest direct 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 over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, United Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from New York to Chennai, with fares starting at US$687.

US$598
US$687
US$776
US$865
US$954
United Airlines
US$687
United Airlines
Kuwait Airways
US$721
Kuwait Airways
Air India
US$777
Air India
Etihad Airways
US$839
Etihad Airways
Lufthansa
US$842
Lufthansa
Emirates
US$954
Emirates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.