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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from $401

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Gulf Air Logo
11:55 am - 8:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
22h 15m1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
9:25 pm - 9:10 am
MAA
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JFK
22h 15m1 stop
$756Gulf Air
Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 28
Air India Logo
11:05 am - 7:10 pm
JFK
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MAA
22h 35m1 stop
Air India Logo
3:45 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
26h 05m1 stop
$759Air India
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Apr 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 12:35 am
JFK
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MAA
29h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAA
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JFK
44h 30m1 stop
$760Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 12:35 am
JFK
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MAA
29h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 am - 5:45 am
MAA
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JFK
38h 15m1 stop
$761Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Feb 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 12:35 am
JFK
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MAA
29h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAA
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JFK
44h 30m1 stop
$762Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:45 am - 12:35 am
JFK
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MAA
36h 20m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 am - 12:00 pm
MAA
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JFK
44h 30m1 stop
$763Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 9:00 pm
JFK
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MAA
23h 35m1 stop
Air India Logo
6:15 am - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
35h 35m1 stop
$764Air India
Fri, May 8 - Mon, Jun 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 12:35 am
JFK
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MAA
24h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 am - 7:05 pm
MAA
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JFK
27h 35m1 stop
$765Cathay Pacific
Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 19
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 2:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
30h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
27h 05m1 stop
$766Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Mar 6
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 7:55 pm
JFK
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MAA
18h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
27h 05m1 stop
$767Etihad Airways
Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Feb 13

Qatar Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 22
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 50m
1 stop
MAA2:20 amChennai
Mar 13
MAA4:05 amChennai
21h 00m
1 stop
JFK3:35 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$768
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Qatar Airways
Jan 12
JFK1:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
MAA2:20 amChennai
Feb 5
MAA3:25 amChennai
22h 05m
1 stop
JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$772
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Qatar Airways
Feb 1
JFK9:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
MAA2:30 amChennai
Mar 29
MAA3:55 amChennai
28h 05m
1 stop
JFK10:30 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$773
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Kuwait Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

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Kuwait Airways
Feb 6
JFK4:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
MAA2:15 amChennai
Mar 10
MAA3:15 amChennai
21h 35m
1 stop
JFK3:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$774
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Kuwait Airways
Feb 1
JFK4:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
MAA2:15 amChennai
Mar 18
MAA3:15 amChennai
21h 35m
1 stop
JFK3:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$775
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Kuwait Airways
Feb 8
JFK4:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
MAA2:15 amChennai
Feb 24
MAA3:15 amChennai
21h 35m
1 stop
JFK2:20 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$788
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sat 2/28

9:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 15m

$756

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

11:05 am-7:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 4/7

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop26h 05m

$759

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

9:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Tue 2/10

2:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop44h 30m

$760

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

9:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

2:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 15m

$761

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-12:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Tue 2/24

2:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop44h 30m

$762

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

1:45 am-12:35 am

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Thu 1/29

2:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop44h 30m

$763

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/8

11:55 am-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Mon 6/1

6:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop35h 35m

$764

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/1

1:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Thu 2/19

2:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$765

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

10:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Chennai

Fri 3/6

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop27h 05m

$766

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Chennai

Fri 2/13

3:45 pm-8:20 am

1 stop27h 05m

$767

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $763. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai during October average around $788.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,313. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,339. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $996 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $912 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight.

How have New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai takes 18h 25m
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  • How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai by plane?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl and Chennai are 8364.2 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 18h 25m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

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7.6
1,095 reviews
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5.5
2,952 reviews
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7.2
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