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₹ 45,053 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 97,439
Typical prices: ₹ 79,580-₹ 103,059
Etihad Airways
Wed 26/8Wed 2/9
JFK - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 45,053
Typical prices: ₹ 38,004-₹ 56,768
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/9
JFK - MAA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from ₹ 96,963 (return)
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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There are currently no direct flights between John F Kennedy Intl and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 81,138 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 38m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai (JFK-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:25
JFK
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MAA
31h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 08:35
MAA
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JFK
38h 00m
1 stop
₹ 97,439Etihad Airways
Mon, 28 Dec - Tue, 2 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 22:50
JFK
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MAA
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:15 - 14:20
MAA
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JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
₹ 97,535Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 02:50
JFK
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35
MAA
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JFK
20h 10m
1 stop
₹ 97,630Etihad Airways
Wed, 30 Dec - Mon, 25 Jan
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 08:15
JFK
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MAA
47h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
03:50 - 08:15
MAA
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JFK
38h 55m
1 stop
₹ 97,725Emirates
Sun, 2 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 20:20
JFK
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MAA
19h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 16:00
MAA
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JFK
21h 25m
1 stop
₹ 97,820Etihad Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 16 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 20:20
JFK
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MAA
24h 50m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 20:20
MAA
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JFK
38h 10m
2 stops
₹ 97,916Etihad Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Fri, 11 Sep
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 08:05
JFK
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MAA
24h 15m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 18:55
MAA
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JFK
24h 20m
2 stops
₹ 98,011Emirates
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 20:30
JFK
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MAA
36h 40m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 18:55
MAA
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JFK
24h 20m
2 stops
₹ 98,106Emirates
Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
Kuwait Airways Logo
16:55 - 02:15
JFK
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MAA
22h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
03:15 - 14:20
MAA
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JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
₹ 98,201Kuwait Airways
Sat, 25 Jul - Thu, 24 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:25
JFK
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MAA
31h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 16:00
MAA
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JFK
33h 50m
1 stop
₹ 98,297Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai flights

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

How much is a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 74,104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 133,729 and ₹ 124,966 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight₹ 45,053
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai flights

  • What are the different kinds of flights that are usually available between New York and Chennai?

    As nonstop flights between New York and Chennai are not offered, you can plan on instead having either one or two layovers. Flights that require just one layover are often serviced by companies like Air India or Qatar Airways. Your layovers may take place in cities such as Doha or New Delhi.

  • What transportation options exist for going from downtown New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    When you choose to drive from downtown New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can expect the trip to take around 30 minutes in total, unless there is additional traffic. You can choose to take the bus instead, like the Babylon Branch or Hempstead Branch lines, which will bring you to your destination in approximately 40 minutes.

  • How can travelers go from Chennai International Airport to the city center?

    If you drive from Chennai International Airport to the city center, you can plan on the journey taking around 50 minutes. Otherwise, there is always public transportation, like bus lines 60A and 70C, which will bring you to downtown Chennai at around 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Is there the option of renting a car directly from Chennai International Airport?

    It is possible to rent a car directly from Chennai International Airport. Some of the different rental agencies that you will find here include Aviation Express and Zoomcar. The offices for these companies are in the Arrivals area.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai was ₹ 45,053 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 96,963 for a return.

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

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

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline.

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

    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 Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is not only one of the largest transportation centers in the New York region, but is also a focus city for airlines like Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and American Airlines. You will typically find quite a few different flights from this airport that are offered by these companies.
  • If you want to store some of your personal items at Chennai International Airport (MAA) once you have landed, you can do so by going to the Left Luggage desk in the Arrivals area of the International Terminal. Rates are charged per item and vary depending on the size.
  • Those with early flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport will likely want to stay at a hotel directly at the airport the night before in order to maximize sleep. There are GoSleep pods that can be found in Terminal 5, as well as the TWA Hotel that is in Terminal 5 and can be directly reached by the AirTrain.
  • Once you have landed at Chennai International Airport, you may want to grab a bite to eat from one of the many dining options that are available. In Terminal 1, you can find options like Pizza Hut and Flying Bites, while in Terminal 3 there is the Refuel Bistro.
  • Enjoy some rest and relaxation before your flight takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport by treating yourself to a spa treatment at one of the XpresSpa or BeRelax locations. You can choose from a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1475 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Crew
Airline reviews

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
JFK - AUH
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Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

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