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₹ 35,685 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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Cheap Flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl (MAA-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:25MAA-JFK
22h 00m1 stop
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22:00 - 08:10JFK-MAA
23h 40m1 stop
₹ 72,425Etihad Airways
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Mon, 3 Nov - Tue, 21 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 15:25MAA-JFK
28h 55m2 stops
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00:25 - 10:10JFK-MAA
24h 15m2 stops
₹ 72,513Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Air India Logo
18:00 - 07:50MAA-JFK
24h 20m1 stop
Air India Logo
10:55 - 21:00JFK-MAA
23h 35m1 stop
₹ 72,601Air India
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Mon, 19 Jan - Wed, 6 May
Air Canada Logo
01:50 - 20:58MAA-JFK
29h 38m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 00:10JFK-MAA
29h 40m2 stops
₹ 73,656Air Canada
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Sun, 21 Dec - Sun, 10 May
Air India Logo
07:15 - 07:50MAA-JFK
35h 05m1 stop
Air India Logo
11:10 - 15:40JFK-MAA
19h 00m1 stop
₹ 74,007Air India
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Mon, 1 Dec - Sat, 10 Jan
Virgin Atlantic Logo
02:30 - 22:55MAA-JFK
30h 55m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:00 - 08:25JFK-MAA
27h 55m2 stops
₹ 75,326Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 29 Apr
Air Canada Logo
01:50 - 20:58MAA-JFK
29h 38m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:05 - 00:10JFK-MAA
28h 35m2 stops
₹ 75,853Air Canada
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Sun, 21 Dec - Sun, 10 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:05 - 22:55MAA-JFK
36h 20m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:00 - 05:15JFK-MAA
22h 45m2 stops
₹ 76,732Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 20:35MAA-JFK
22h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
00:20 - 05:35JFK-MAA
19h 45m1 stop
₹ 76,908British Airways
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Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 22:05MAA-JFK
24h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
19:15 - 05:35JFK-MAA
24h 50m1 stop
₹ 77,347British Airways
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from ₹ 72,425 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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October
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 72,425
Overall average: ₹ 93,959
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Mon 10/11Tue 18/11
MAA - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 35,685
Typical prices: ₹ 33,224-₹ 41,750
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Fri 28/11
MAA - JFK • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost ₹ 79,017 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 114,438 and ₹ 105,561 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight₹ 35,685
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • How can I get from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to downtown Manhattan?

    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).

  • Can I stay at a hotel at Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    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.

  • Can I exchange money at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was ₹ 406 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 824 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Chennai airport is called Chennai and the only airport in New York John F Kennedy Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to New York, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to New York are Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of ₹ 100,985 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 92,030 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Due to the large distance between Chennai Airport (MAA) and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), there are no direct flights which you can take. However, there are lots of indirect flights available. For example, you could fly with Emirates which requires one transfer, often at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • Before you take off you can relax at one of the lounges at Chennai Airport. For instance, the Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 1 provides you with complimentary food and drink, reading materials and a TV. The cost to enter this lounge is around $ 27 (₹ 2,000).
  • You can exchange your Malaysian Ringgits for US Dollars at one of the currency exchange offices located in Chennai Airport so you’re all set for your trip. For example, you can use Prime Forex which can be found between the International and Domestic buildings.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3375 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10.0 ExcellentJason, Sept 2025DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

The food was very good and it came multiple times

Flight from LGW to JFK delayed by 4 hrs No explanation given until the pilot said the delay due to planned maintenance on the aircraft

CONSTANT ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE WIFI COULD NOT BE PURCHASED DUE TO INABILITY TO CONNECT PAYMENT SYSTEM VIA SATELLITE. THIS HAPPENED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE MAIN REASON I TRAVEL IN PRIORITY IS TO BE ABLE TO WORK FOR WHICH I NEED ACCESS TO INTERNET. .

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

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