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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chennai to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chennai to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Chennai to New York (MAA-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl.
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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
MAA

For security, ensure your boarding pass shows the “sequence number” to avoid delays. Staff will check this during security and boarding.

Read more about MAAby Gabriel Leigh
JFK

Use the AirTrain for a hassle-free and cost-effective connection between JFK and Manhattan, avoiding traffic congestion.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost C$ 1,364 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,939 and C$ 1,742 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

When to book flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 Chennai to New York flights

  • How can I get from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to downtown Manhattan?

    From JFK Airport you can reach the centre of the city with ease. One of the most convenient ways to travel is by taxi. You can get one from the front of the airport and it costs about $ 50 (₹ 3,648). There is also a train which takes a bit longer at about 60min, but is cheaper costing approximately $ 16 (₹ 1,167).

  • Can I stay at a hotel at Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    If you are taking an early flight from MAA then you might want to get a hotel the night before so that you are not rushing in the morning. For instance, you could stay at Trident Hotel Chennai which is around 9min by car from the terminal the next day.

  • Can I exchange money at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    If you did not get to exchange currency in India then you can do so upon arrival at JFK Airport. Within the terminal building you can access a Travelex Bureau so you will have all the local currency that you need.

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

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

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

    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 Chennai to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Chennai 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 Chennai to New York?

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

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

    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 New York from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Due to the large distance between Chennai Airport (MAA) and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), there are no direct flights which you can take. However, there are lots of indirect flights available. For example, you could fly with Emirates which requires one transfer, often at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • Before you take off you can relax at one of the lounges at Chennai Airport. For instance, the Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 1 provides you with complimentary food and drink, reading materials and a TV. The cost to enter this lounge is around $ 27 (₹ 2,000).
  • You can exchange your Malaysian Ringgits for US Dollars at one of the currency exchange offices located in Chennai Airport so you’re all set for your trip. For example, you can use Prime Forex which can be found between the International and Domestic buildings.

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