Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. New York to Chennai flights typically cost between C$ 1,194 and C$ 1,668 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 1,224 on British Airways (4 Sep-23 Sep).

Question 1

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Chennai on Cheapflights.

Question 2

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.New York to Chennai flights typically cost between C$ 1,194 and C$ 1,668 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 1,224 on British Airways (4 Sep-23 Sep).

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 11m.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

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New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,035.

Question 5

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 48m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai round-trip?

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Currently priced at C$ 958, Air India will fly you from New York to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 1,004 and C$ 1,024, respectively. Air India is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

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The price you pay for your flight from New York to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of C$ 1,236). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Chennai?

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Consider Air India, Emirates or Etihad Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New York to Chennai.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai?

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Flights from New York to Chennai are generally found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chennai.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 60 days in advance, which can save you up to 23% on flights from New York to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 60 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 1,296. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 1,632.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai?

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September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from New York. Prices for September average C$ 1,393 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 840. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 63% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to MAA?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Chennai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New York?

Accepted Answer

Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York to Chennai. 3 airlines have flights to Chennai from New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from New York to Chennai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chennai.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chennai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Chennai?

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Deals for New York to Chennai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Chennai?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from New York to Chennai.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Chennai with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from New York to Chennai with no change fees.

Question 24

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,224
One-way from	C$ 727
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	C$ 1,397

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	CheapestC$ 958	AverageC$ 1,105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestC$ 1,004	AverageC$ 1,182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestC$ 1,024	AverageC$ 1,261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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