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Flights from New York to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from New York to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost £580 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,496 and £1,265 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Chennai

Low season

April

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from New York to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Chennai flights

  • What are the different kinds of flights that are usually available between New York and Chennai?

    As nonstop flights between New York and Chennai are not offered, you can plan on instead having either one or two layovers. Flights that require just one layover are often serviced by companies like Air India or Qatar Airways. Your layovers may take place in cities such as Doha or New Delhi.

  • What transportation options exist for going from downtown New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    When you choose to drive from downtown New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can expect the trip to take around 30 minutes in total, unless there is additional traffic. You can choose to take the bus instead, like the Babylon Branch or Hempstead Branch lines, which will bring you to your destination in approximately 40 minutes.

  • How can travelers go from Chennai International Airport to the city center?

    If you drive from Chennai International Airport to the city center, you can plan on the journey taking around 50 minutes. Otherwise, there is always public transportation, like bus lines 60A and 70C, which will bring you to downtown Chennai at around 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Is there the option of renting a car directly from Chennai International Airport?

    It is possible to rent a car directly from Chennai International Airport. Some of the different rental agencies that you will find here include Aviation Express and Zoomcar. The offices for these companies are in the Arrivals area.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Chennai

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is not only one of the largest transportation centers in the New York region, but is also a focus city for airlines like Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and American Airlines. You will typically find quite a few different flights from this airport that are offered by these companies.
  • If you want to store some of your personal items at Chennai International Airport (MAA) once you have landed, you can do so by going to the Left Luggage desk in the Arrivals area of the International Terminal. Rates are charged per item and vary depending on the size.
  • Those with early flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport will likely want to stay at a hotel directly at the airport the night before in order to maximize sleep. There are GoSleep pods that can be found in Terminal 5, as well as the TWA Hotel that is in Terminal 5 and can be directly reached by the AirTrain.
  • Once you have landed at Chennai International Airport, you may want to grab a bite to eat from one of the many dining options that are available. In Terminal 1, you can find options like Pizza Hut and Flying Bites, while in Terminal 3 there is the Refuel Bistro.
  • Enjoy some rest and relaxation before your flight takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport by treating yourself to a spa treatment at one of the XpresSpa or BeRelax locations. You can choose from a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures.
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