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

On average, it takes 21h 10m to fly from United States to Tamil Nadu if you fly out of Los Angeles 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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Etihad Airways

Nov 27

JFK

18h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 20

MAA

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$761

Etihad Airways

Nov 2

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 1

MAA

26h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$763

Air India

Sep 26

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 3

MAA

35h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$764

Air India

Oct 16

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 7

MAA

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$766

Etihad Airways

Oct 1

JFK

23h 10m

2 stops

MAA

Oct 4

MAA

38h 11m

2 stops

JFK

$767

Air India

Oct 30

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 15

MAA

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$768

Etihad Airways

Oct 30

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 12

MAA

24h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$769

Air India

Oct 30

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 14

MAA

30h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$770

Etihad Airways

Nov 13

JFK

33h 25m

2 stops

MAA

Nov 22

MAA

21h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$771

Etihad Airways

Nov 4

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 6

MAA

27h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$772

Etihad Airways

Sep 25

JFK

31h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 9

MAA

39h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$773

Etihad Airways

Nov 13

JFK

26h 40m

2 stops

MAA

Dec 11

MAA

38h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$774

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Air India

Jan 14

JFK

50h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 2

TRZ

29h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$870

Air India

Jan 11

JFK

26h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 16

TRZ

29h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$881

Air India

Jan 11

JFK

26h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 20

TRZ

53h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$882

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 27

TRZ

30h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$885

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 22

TRZ

27h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$893

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 23

TRZ

35h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$904

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 21

TRZ

35h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$907

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 22

TRZ

27h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$915

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 24

TRZ

35h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$919

Air India

Oct 8

JFK

39h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 24

TRZ

59h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$921

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

51h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 23

TRZ

35h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$926

Air India

Oct 29

JFK

50h 40m

2 stops

TRZ

Nov 14

TRZ

29h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$936

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Oct 6

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 21

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$816

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 27

CJB

24h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$818

Air India

Oct 8

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 21

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$823

Air India

Oct 8

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 27

CJB

24h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$825

Air India

Oct 8

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 22

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$829

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 23

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$831

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 21

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$838

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 27

CJB

24h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$840

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 22

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$844

Air India

Oct 6

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 24

CJB

34h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$846

Air India

Oct 12

JFK

34h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 31

CJB

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$848

Air India

Oct 8

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 24

CJB

34h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$853

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

ORD

32h 20m

2 stops

IXM

Feb 27

IXM

34h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$1,172

Multiple Airlines

Jan 1

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 24

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,219

Multiple Airlines

Dec 30

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 25

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,220

Multiple Airlines

Dec 30

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,221

Multiple Airlines

Dec 31

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 25

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,241

Multiple Airlines

Nov 1

JFK

25h 45m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 26

IXM

33h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,242

Multiple Airlines

Jan 3

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 25

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,247

Multiple Airlines

Jan 3

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,248

Multiple Airlines

Dec 30

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 21

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,253

Multiple Airlines

Jan 1

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 25

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,260

Multiple Airlines

Dec 30

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 27

IXM

25h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,261

Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

ORD

31h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Feb 27

IXM

34h 45m

3 stops

ORD

$1,262

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

18h 05m1 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

$761Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 12

10:20 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 8:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$761Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Dec 27

10:05 am - 8:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 05m1 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

$761Air India

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 19

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

23h 35m1 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

$764Air India

Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Feb 26

9:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 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, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

9:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 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, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

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

$790Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27

9:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$790Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

3:10 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 11:43 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$828Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 26

9:15 pm - 8:10 amEWR Newark-MAA Chennai

24h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 am - 7:15 pmMAA Chennai-EWR Newark

43h 35m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$980Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Dec 3

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1:00 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$771Etihad Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 19

1:00 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:40 pm - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$771Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4

11:10 am - 8:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

44h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$777Air India

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 4

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

19h 30m1 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

$781Air India

Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 16

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

$793Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 9

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

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

10:00 am - 8:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$793Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6

10:55 am - 2:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$817Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

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

31h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

32h 30m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$823Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 5

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

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:25 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$827Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 pm - 2:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:30 pmMAA Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$898Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 29

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New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/28

10:00 pm-2:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Sat 12/12

3:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$761

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

10:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sun 12/27

4:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

$761

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/5

10:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop36h 05m

Chennai

Tue 1/19

6:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop23h 25m

$761

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/8

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Fri 2/26

9:25 am-6:55 am

1 stop32h 00m

$764

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

9:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Thu 11/12

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

Mon 11/9

9:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Mon 11/23

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

Wed 11/18

8:55 pm-1:10 am

2 stops41h 45m

Chennai

Fri 11/27

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$790

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

9:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/18

3:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$790

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Mon 10/26

9:50 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops35h 23m

$828

NewarkChennai

EWR Newark - MAA Chennai

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 11/15

9:15 pm-8:10 am

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

10:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$980

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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	$361
Best Round-Trip Price	$761
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 $361 (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 $761 (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 $216/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 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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