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₹ 39,626 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 77,342
Typical prices: ₹ 75,575-₹ 93,669
Qatar Airways
Thu 15/10Wed 4/11
JFK - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 39,626
Typical prices: ₹ 43,063-₹ 73,713
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/11
JFK - MAA • 2 stops
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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 ₹ 81,338 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 38m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% 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

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 02:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:00MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 77,342Qatar Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 15 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 08:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
31h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 77,628Etihad Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Air India Logo
11:10 - 11:10JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
38h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
12:25 - 08:20MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 77,628Air India
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 02:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 15:05MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 77,724Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 02:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 08:00MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 77,724Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 02:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 08:00MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 77,724Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 19:50JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 08:00MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 77,724Etihad Airways
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
15:00 - 08:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 08:00MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 77,724Etihad Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
Air India Logo
11:10 - 01:05JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
28h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
07:00 - 08:20MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
34h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 77,819Air India
Fri, 28 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Air India Logo
11:55 - 22:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
05:55 - 08:20MAA  Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
35h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino
₹ 77,819Air India
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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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually cost between ₹ 89,946 and ₹ 114,867 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 77,342 on Qatar Airways (15 Oct–4 Nov).

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 October, where tickets cost ₹ 76,769 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 134,823 and ₹ 125,275 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 13% 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 season

September

Cheapest flight

₹ 39,626
Best time to beat the crowds (20% 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.
Estimated return price
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 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 ₹ 39,626 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 77,342 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.

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