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

On average, it takes 21h 20m 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 23h.

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Flights to Chennai

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Air India

Nov 8

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 21

MAA

34h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$717

Gulf Air

Nov 13

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 1

MAA

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$718

Etihad Airways

Mar 18

JFK

18h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 30

MAA

21h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$719

Air India

Jan 6

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Feb 2

MAA

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$720

Gulf Air

Feb 5

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Feb 13

MAA

22h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$721

Gulf Air

Nov 13

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 12

MAA

22h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$723

Etihad Airways

Nov 10

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 8

MAA

27h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$724

Etihad Airways

Nov 10

JFK

30h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 24

MAA

27h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$726

Air India

Nov 8

JFK

36h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 24

MAA

34h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$727

Etihad Airways

Nov 11

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 31

MAA

33h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$728

Gulf Air

Jan 15

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Jan 28

MAA

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$729

Air India

Jan 11

JFK

27h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 9

MAA

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$730

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 24

ATL

39h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Mar 23

TRZ

27h 30m

2 stops

ATL

$1,022

Multiple Airlines

Mar 3

ATL

39h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Mar 31

TRZ

28h 25m

2 stops

ATL

$1,037

Multiple Airlines

Mar 3

ATL

36h 50m

3 stops

TRZ

Mar 31

TRZ

28h 25m

2 stops

ATL

$1,077

Singapore Airlines

Feb 10

SFO

73h 20m

1 stop

TRZ

Mar 15

TRZ

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$1,161

Air India

Feb 7

SFO

39h 10m

3 stops

TRZ

Mar 13

TRZ

31h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,205

Air India

Feb 7

SFO

39h 10m

3 stops

TRZ

Mar 16

TRZ

31h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,288

Multiple Airlines

Mar 3

ATL

33h 15m

2 stops

TRZ

Mar 30

TRZ

39h 10m

2 stops

ATL

$1,290

Multiple Airlines

Feb 7

SEA

51h 40m

3 stops

TRZ

Feb 21

TRZ

40h 50m

2 stops

SEA

$1,299

Multiple Airlines

Feb 10

ORD

34h 30m

2 stops

TRZ

Mar 16

TRZ

32h 35m

2 stops

ORD

$1,319

British Airways

Feb 9

ORD

30h 05m

2 stops

TRZ

Mar 16

TRZ

34h 00m

2 stops

ORD

$1,329

British Airways

Feb 8

ORD

27h 05m

2 stops

TRZ

Mar 14

TRZ

34h 00m

2 stops

ORD

$1,335

British Airways

Feb 18

ORD

36h 20m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 22

TRZ

34h 30m

2 stops

ORD

$1,336

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Jan 6

SFO

31h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Jan 26

CJB

34h 20m

1 stop

SFO

$823

Air India

Jan 20

SFO

34h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Jun 29

CJB

24h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$881

Air India

Nov 18

JFK

27h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Dec 3

CJB

32h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$892

Air India

Nov 11

JFK

21h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Nov 26

CJB

32h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$895

Multiple Airlines

Jan 15

JFK

35h 15m

2 stops

CJB

Feb 5

CJB

45h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$900

Air India

Jan 20

SFO

31h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Jun 29

CJB

24h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$909

Air India

Jan 19

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Jan 26

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$911

Air India

Apr 11

JFK

41h 45m

1 stop

CJB

May 6

CJB

27h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$939

Multiple Airlines

Jan 21

SFO

46h 20m

2 stops

CJB

Feb 4

CJB

47h 20m

2 stops

SFO

$940

Air India

Nov 7

EWR

46h 35m

2 stops

CJB

Nov 27

CJB

32h 40m

3 stops

EWR

$945

Air India

Nov 8

JFK

42h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Nov 16

CJB

43h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$945

Air India

Jan 6

SFO

31h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Jan 27

CJB

54h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$947

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 15

JFK

34h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 22

IXM

31h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,237

Multiple Airlines

Nov 27

JFK

31h 05m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 26

IXM

32h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,276

Multiple Airlines

Dec 3

JFK

31h 10m

2 stops

IXM

Dec 10

IXM

33h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,277

Multiple Airlines

Dec 3

JFK

31h 05m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 10

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,311

Multiple Airlines

Nov 27

JFK

31h 05m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 26

IXM

32h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$1,313

Multiple Airlines

Dec 3

JFK

31h 05m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 10

IXM

34h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,320

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

JFK

33h 05m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 2

IXM

35h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,328

Multiple Airlines

Nov 24

JFK

34h 30m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 2

IXM

33h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,345

Multiple Airlines

Nov 15

JFK

36h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 22

IXM

33h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,352

Multiple Airlines

Nov 21

JFK

31h 10m

2 stops

IXM

Dec 12

IXM

33h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,355

Multiple Airlines

Nov 21

JFK

33h 10m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 12

IXM

34h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,359

Multiple Airlines

Nov 20

JFK

33h 10m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 12

IXM

34h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,361

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10:05 am - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7:00 am - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$717Air India

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 21

6:30 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 7:53 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 28m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$717Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 3

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

$718Gulf Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Dec 1

11:00 pm - 2:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$719Etihad Airways

Thu, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 30

10:05 am - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 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

$720Air India

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

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

22h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

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

22h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$721Gulf Air

Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 13

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

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

10:05 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$773Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

9:00 pm - 2:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$775Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 25

9:00 pm - 2:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$775Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Feb 18

8:50 pm - 1:10 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 50m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 8:00 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$810Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 14

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

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 4:10 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$719Air India

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 16

10:20 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$720Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 5

3:45 pm - 2:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$724Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 19

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

19h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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

30h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$727Air India

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 14

10:00 pm - 2:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$735Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 1

10:00 pm - 2:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$735Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

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

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

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

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

$756Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 15

11:20 am - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$793Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 14

10:55 am - 1:10 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 am - 8:00 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$810Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 19

9:45 pm - 2:15 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$851Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 17

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New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Sat 11/21

7:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops34h 25m

$717

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/21

6:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Chennai

Wed 2/3

9:55 am-7:53 pm

2 stops44h 28m

$717

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/13

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 12/1

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$718

Quickest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/18

11:00 pm-2:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Tue 3/30

4:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$719

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/8

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Mon 2/22

10:45 am-6:55 am

1 stop30h 40m

$720

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/5

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sat 2/13

9:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 05m

$721

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

8:55 pm-1:10 am

2 stops41h 45m

Chennai

Tue 12/1

10:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$773

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/8

9:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Thu 2/25

3:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$775

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/12

9:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Thu 2/18

3:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$775

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/27

8:50 pm-1:10 am

2 stops41h 50m

Chennai

Sun 2/14

2:10 am-8:00 am

2 stops40h 20m

$810

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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 19 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	$397
Best Round-Trip Price	$717
Fastest flight time	23h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $397 (New York John F Kennedy 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 $717 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 23h 00m (San Francisco to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 11% 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 $202/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 Emirates 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 October 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.

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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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