₹ 37,424 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai – Compare and Save

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai range from ₹ 78,520 to ₹ 119,601, with an average of ₹ 96,898 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 78,520 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the ₹ 96,898 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 46,865, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 92,996 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 100,989, a difference of ₹ 7,993.

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 38m, compared to 20h 52m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 20h 58m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Travelers can drive or take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Construction at JFK can delay private cars and slow traffic. LIRR options include the Babylon Branch and Hempstead Branch, which connect to JFK terminals via AirTrain.

Public transportation includes bus line 60A, which stops at Meenambakkam Old Airport and Thirusoolam National Airport before continuing to central city locations including M.G.R. Central and Parrys Corner.