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

On average, it takes 21h 15m 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 Miami and into Chennai, then the flight time is around 20h 30m.

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Flights to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Oct 11

PHL

19h 50m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 30

MAA

21h 15m

1 stop

PHL

$739

Etihad Airways

Oct 2

JFK

19h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 31

MAA

21h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$743

Etihad Airways

Oct 1

JFK

22h 21m

2 stops

MAA

Oct 4

MAA

33h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$745

Qatar Airways

Oct 27

PHL

19h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 14

MAA

21h 15m

1 stop

PHL

$746

Etihad Airways

Oct 8

JFK

25h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 28

MAA

23h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$746

Gulf Air

Nov 6

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 15

MAA

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$747

Etihad Airways

Oct 31

JFK

37h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 27

MAA

21h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$748

Qatar Airways

Jan 12

PHL

19h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 2

MAA

21h 15m

1 stop

PHL

$749

Etihad Airways

Oct 1

JFK

37h 50m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 8

MAA

27h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$749

Qatar Airways

Nov 4

JFK

18h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 11

MAA

22h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$750

Gulf Air

Oct 16

JFK

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 5

MAA

22h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$751

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

PHL

19h 50m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 23

MAA

19h 40m

1 stop

PHL

$752

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 21

JFK

34h 55m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 7

TRZ

51h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$803

Air India

Jan 21

JFK

50h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 6

TRZ

29h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$913

Air India

Oct 19

SFO

36h 55m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 17

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$915

Air India

Oct 20

SFO

41h 00m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 17

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$959

Air India

Oct 15

SFO

36h 55m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 17

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$968

Air India

Oct 17

SFO

45h 55m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 17

TRZ

62h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$979

Air India

Nov 9

JFK

26h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 8

TRZ

29h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$981

Air India

Oct 19

SFO

36h 55m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 14

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$995

Air India

Oct 21

SFO

43h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 17

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$998

Air India

Oct 15

SFO

36h 55m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 14

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,005

Air India

Oct 18

SFO

48h 50m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 17

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,008

Multiple Airlines

Jan 21

JFK

23h 20m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 6

TRZ

27h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$1,023

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Jan 12

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 8

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$787

Air India

Jan 12

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 3

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$792

Air India

Jan 14

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 2

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$793

Air India

Jan 12

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 7

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$794

Air India

Jan 14

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 2

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$798

Air India

Jan 12

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 7

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$799

Air India

Jan 15

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 3

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$802

Air India

Jan 14

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 4

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$804

Air India

Jan 6

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 6

CJB

43h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$808

Air India

Jan 15

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 7

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$809

Air India

Jan 14

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 6

CJB

43h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$811

Air India

Jan 12

JFK

25h 00m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 6

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$818

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 20

JFK

23h 15m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 27

IXM

33h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$950

Multiple Airlines

Oct 20

JFK

23h 15m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 27

IXM

26h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$967

Multiple Airlines

Oct 20

JFK

34h 10m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 27

IXM

33h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$990

Multiple Airlines

Oct 20

JFK

23h 40m

1 stop

IXM

Oct 27

IXM

26h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,038

Multiple Airlines

Nov 5

JFK

31h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 12

IXM

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,073

Multiple Airlines

Nov 5

JFK

31h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 12

IXM

30h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,108

Multiple Airlines

Nov 19

JFK

31h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 28

IXM

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,118

Multiple Airlines

Nov 19

JFK

31h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 28

IXM

33h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,177

Multiple Airlines

Jan 18

JFK

31h 10m

2 stops

IXM

Feb 15

IXM

33h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,222

Multiple Airlines

Nov 5

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Nov 12

IXM

31h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$1,230

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

JFK

31h 10m

2 stops

IXM

Feb 17

IXM

33h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,244

Multiple Airlines

Nov 5

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Nov 12

IXM

29h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,248

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9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:50 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 30

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

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 8:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$743Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 16

3:45 pm - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 7:50 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$743Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Dec 1

11:55 am - 8:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 9:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$747Gulf Air

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Dec 15

10:05 am - 11:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:25 am - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$749Air India

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 7

10:05 am - 11:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:45 am - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$749Air India

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8

11:55 am - 4:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

9:25 pm - 9:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$750Gulf Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 21

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 2:50 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$752Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$752Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 23

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

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9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9

3:45 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 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

$743Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Mar 11

3:45 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 4:05 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$743Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 31

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$745Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 13

11:20 am - 2:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:10 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$752Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$752Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

11:10 am - 4:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$755Air India

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Nov 6

11:10 am - 8:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$755Air India

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Mar 12

10:55 am - 2:30 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:50 am - 8:50 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$794Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 13

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

35h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:50 am - 8:50 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$794Emirates

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

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PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Tue 10/6

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Tue 10/20

4:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$739

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sun 10/11

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Fri 10/30

4:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$739

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

10:00 pm-2:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Wed 12/16

9:55 am-8:00 am

1 stop32h 35m

$743

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/18

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Tue 12/1

3:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$743

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/6

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 12/15

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$747

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/22

10:05 am-11:50 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Chennai

Sun 2/7

9:25 am-6:55 am

1 stop32h 00m

$749

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/4

10:05 am-11:50 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Chennai

Mon 2/8

10:45 am-6:55 am

1 stop30h 40m

$749

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

11:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Sat 11/21

9:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

$750

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Mon 11/2

4:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$752

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sun 10/11

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Fri 10/23

4:20 am-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$752

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Tamil Nadu flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 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.

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Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$357
Best Round-Trip Price	$739
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $357 (Boston Logan Intl to Chennai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $739 (Philadelphia to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 19h 30m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 9% price increase on average.

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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 $210/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $31/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 September 2026, there are 33 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.

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

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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.

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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.