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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 21,672 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from ₹ 79,694 to ₹ 102,304, with an average of ₹ 91,836 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 79,694 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the ₹ 91,836 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 46,095, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,985 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

One-stop flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 86,458 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 94,171, a difference of ₹ 7,713.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 30m, compared to 20h 44m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 21h 09m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 9 hours behind Chennai (Eastern Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Javits Center. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

From JFK Airport you can reach the centre of the city with ease. One of the most convenient ways to travel is by taxi. You can get one from the front of the airport and it costs about $ 50 (₹ 3,648). There is also a train which takes a bit longer at about 60min, but is cheaper costing approximately $ 16 (₹ 1,167).

If you are taking an early flight from MAA then you might want to get a hotel the night before so that you are not rushing in the morning. For instance, you could stay at Trident Hotel Chennai which is around 9min by car from the terminal the next day.

If you did not get to exchange currency in India then you can do so upon arrival at JFK Airport. Within the terminal building you can access a Travelex Bureau so you will have all the local currency that you need.