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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from $312

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Air India Logo
10:05 am - 8:10 pm
JFK
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MAA
23h 35m
1 stop
Air India Logo
6:00 pm - 8:50 am
MAA
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JFK
24h 20m
1 stop
$760Air India
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 11
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11:10 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 8:35 am
MAA
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JFK
26h 20m
1 stop
$761Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 10
Air India Logo
11:05 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
19h 05m
1 stop
Air India Logo
9:10 pm - 8:50 am
MAA
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JFK
21h 10m
1 stop
$762Air India
Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m
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Air India Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
20h 40m
1 stop
$763Air India
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
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11:10 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 8:35 am
MAA
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JFK
20h 10m
1 stop
$764Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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1:55 am - 11:35 pm
JFK
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MAA
36h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 1:10 pm
MAA
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JFK
45h 50m
1 stop
$765Cathay Pacific
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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3:00 pm - 5:10 am
JFK
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MAA
28h 40m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 am
MAA
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JFK
37h 30m
1 stop
$766Gulf Air
Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 1:00 am
JFK
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MAA
28h 20m
1 stop
Air India Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
20h 40m
1 stop
$767Air India
Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, May 1
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5:30 pm - 8:45 am
JFK
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MAA
28h 45m
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4:35 pm - 8:35 am
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JFK
25h 30m
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$768Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Apr 1
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
22h 30m
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Air India Logo
9:35 am - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
32h 15m
1 stop
$769Air India
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22

Air India flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

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Air India
Feb 28
JFK10:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 35m
1 stop
MAA8:10 pmChennai
Mar 11
MAA6:00 pmChennai
24h 20m
1 stop
JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$760
Air India
Mar 10
JFK11:05 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
MAA3:40 pmChennai
Mar 20
MAA9:10 pmChennai
21h 10m
1 stop
JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$762
Air India
Apr 16
JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
MAA3:40 pmChennai
Apr 25
MAA9:10 pmChennai
20h 40m
1 stop
JFK8:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$763

Cathay Pacific flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
Apr 18
JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
May 13
MAA12:50 amChennai
45h 50m
1 stop
JFK1:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$765
Cathay Pacific
Apr 23
JFK1:55 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
May 1
MAA12:50 amChennai
45h 50m
1 stop
JFK1:10 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
$772

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JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Wed 3/11

6:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop24h 20m

$760

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

11:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

3:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 20m

$761

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

11:05 am-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Fri 3/20

9:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop21h 10m

$762

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

11:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sat 4/25

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

$763

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

11:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Wed 4/22

9:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

$764

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

1:55 am-11:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 4/22

12:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop45h 50m

$765

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

3:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop37h 30m

$766

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

11:10 am-1:00 am

1 stop28h 20m

Chennai

Fri 5/1

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

$767

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

5:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Wed 4/1

4:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 30m

$768

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

11:10 am-7:10 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 4/22

9:35 am-8:20 am

1 stop32h 15m

$769

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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 $755. 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 $789.

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.

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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 $984 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 $884 on momondo.

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As of February 2026, prices for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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19h 00m

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai takes 19h 00m
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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 19h 00m.

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    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.

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