How long is the flight from United States to Tamil Nadu?

On average, it takes 23h 10m to fly from United States to Tamil Nadu if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Chennai (the most popular airport in Tamil Nadu). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Chennai, then the flight time is around 21h 45m.

$370 Cheap Flights to Tamil Nadu in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Recent flights found to popular cities in Tamil Nadu

Find flights to these popular cities in Tamil Nadu from your nearest airport.

Flights to Chennai

Search all flight deals to Chennai

Air India

Sep 12

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 28

MAA

24h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$794

Air India

Sep 26

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 3

MAA

20h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$795

Air India

Sep 13

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 17

MAA

26h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$796

Air India

Sep 6

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 21

MAA

25h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$797

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

28h 25m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 15

MAA

20h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$798

Etihad Airways

Feb 4

JFK

35h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Feb 25

MAA

39h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$799

Air India

Sep 25

JFK

21h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 30

MAA

20h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$800

Air India

Sep 6

JFK

28h 25m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 27

MAA

44h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$802

Air India

Sep 12

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 28

MAA

32h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$803

Air India

Sep 20

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 1

MAA

29h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$804

Air India

Sep 25

JFK

21h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 12

MAA

25h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$805

Air India

Sep 25

JFK

21h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 11

MAA

20h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$806

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

Search all flight deals to Tiruchirappalli

Air India

Sep 14

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 30

TRZ

60h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$942

Multiple Airlines

Oct 10

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 24

TRZ

37h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$943

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

JFK

35h 45m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 29

TRZ

35h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$947

Air India

Sep 22

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 29

TRZ

51h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$962

Singapore Airlines

Jan 2

SFO

25h 20m

1 stop

TRZ

Mar 30

TRZ

31h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$968

Multiple Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

31h 40m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 17

TRZ

35h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$971

Air India

Sep 9

JFK

46h 10m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 17

TRZ

51h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$972

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

39h 30m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 30

TRZ

33h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$976

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

JFK

34h 40m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 29

TRZ

33h 35m

3 stops

JFK

$978

Air India

Sep 21

SFO

36h 40m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 12

TRZ

37h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$979

Air India

Sep 9

SFO

43h 20m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 29

TRZ

53h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$981

Air India

Sep 15

SFO

48h 45m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 12

TRZ

37h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$982

Flights to Coimbatore

Search all flight deals to Coimbatore

Air India

Sep 7

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 30

CJB

27h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$827

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

27h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$831

Air India

Sep 14

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 30

CJB

27h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$853

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 8

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$866

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$867

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

44h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$879

Air India

Sep 7

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 30

CJB

26h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$890

Air India

Sep 18

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

27h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$895

Multiple Airlines

Sep 17

JFK

34h 25m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

32h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$904

Multiple Airlines

Sep 17

JFK

30h 40m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

33h 35m

3 stops

JFK

$906

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 8

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$910

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

JFK

24h 55m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 8

CJB

58h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$913

Flights to Madurai

Search all flight deals to Madurai

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

35h 15m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 30

IXM

33h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$999

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

IAD

31h 15m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 28

IXM

34h 35m

3 stops

IAD

$1,003

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

IAD

31h 15m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 29

IXM

34h 35m

3 stops

IAD

$1,004

Multiple Airlines

Sep 22

IAD

31h 15m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 29

IXM

33h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,010

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

IAD

31h 15m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 28

IXM

33h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,011

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

25h 30m

2 stops

IXM

Sep 30

IXM

33h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,036

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

25h 30m

2 stops

IXM

Sep 30

IXM

32h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,038

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

ORD

31h 25m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 14

IXM

31h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,112

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

ORD

31h 25m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 12

IXM

31h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,126

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

ORD

27h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 14

IXM

33h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$1,127

Multiple Airlines

Sep 21

IAD

42h 05m

2 stops

IXM

Sep 28

IXM

50h 50m

2 stops

IAD

$1,132

Multiple Airlines

Oct 9

JFK

24h 35m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 16

IXM

33h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$1,133

Find the cheapest flights from the United States to Tamil Nadu

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent round-trip flight deals from the United States to Tamil Nadu

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

11:10 am - 8:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$794Air India

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28

11:10 am - 8:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$794Air India

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Oct 3

10:00 pm - 2:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 8:35 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$799Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, May 5

10:00 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 3:05 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$799Etihad Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 24

10:00 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$803Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Nov 9

10:00 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:35 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$810Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

3:00 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 9:40 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$811Gulf Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

3:00 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 9:40 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$821Gulf Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 29

10:00 pm - 1:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:45 am - 8:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$822Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 18

8:55 pm - 1:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$822Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 29

Recent last minute flight deals from the United States to Tamil Nadu

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

11:55 am - 6:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

21h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

4:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$797Air India

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 8

11:55 am - 6:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

21h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

4:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$797Air India

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 8

3:10 pm - 3:10 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$809Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 16

9:00 pm - 2:35 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$814Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

9:00 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$814Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10

3:10 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$815Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Sep 20

3:10 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 12:10 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$832Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

3:10 pm - 3:10 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 20m3 stops Coimbatore Peelamedu Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$847Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

10:55 am - 8:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:05 am - 8:40 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$910Emirates

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Oct 13

10:55 am - 8:05 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 pm - 8:40 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$910Emirates

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Oct 12

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

11:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

5:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 50m

$794

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

11:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chennai

Sat 10/3

5:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 50m

$794

Quickest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/10

10:00 pm-2:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Wed 5/5

9:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

$799

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/4

10:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/24

3:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$799

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

10:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Mon 11/9

3:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$803

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

10:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Thu 10/29

4:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$810

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/21

3:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/29

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 35m

$811

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

3:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/29

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 35m

$821

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops41h 45m

Chennai

Sun 10/18

2:45 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$822

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

8:55 pm-1:10 am

2 stops41h 45m

Chennai

Sun 11/29

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$822

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Tamil Nadu flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Tamil Nadu flight to craft the best travel plan

Airlines

Other information

What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Tamil Nadu

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Tamil Nadu from United States

Chennai

Find flights to Chennai

Cheap Tamil Nadu flight deals and tips

Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$370
Best Round-Trip Price	$794
Fastest flight time	26h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $370 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

Search Deals

The best round-trip flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $794 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai).

Search Deals

The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 26h 10m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

Search Deals

December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 8% price increase on average.

Search Deals

Frequently asked questions about flying to Tamil Nadu

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Tamil Nadu?

The average flight to Tamil Nadu costs $201/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $29/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on traveling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Chennai?

Chennai is about 82% more popular to visit than any other city in Tamil Nadu, according to momondo users. When visiting Chennai, it is recommended to fly into Chennai Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu?

Temperatures in Tamil Nadu can vary between 77 °F and 91.4 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in Tamil Nadu will be January, and the warmest month will be May. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider traveling to Tamil Nadu in February, February, and February, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Tamil Nadu?

Prices for flights to Tamil Nadu are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Tamil Nadu?

As of August 2026, there are 34 operators available to choose from for flights to Tamil Nadu.

How old do you have to be to fly to Tamil Nadu?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Tamil Nadu.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tamil Nadu?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Tamil Nadu?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Tamil Nadu. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Tamil Nadu with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Tamil Nadu with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Tamil Nadu?

Once all potential Tamil Nadu flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Tamil Nadu right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Tamil Nadu, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Tamil Nadu and alert you when they change.