Cheap flights from JFK to MAA (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Chennai Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to MAA starting at $478 One Way, $836 Round Trip

Prices starting at $836 for return flights and $478 for one-way flights to Chennai Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, May 3 - Wed, May 19
JFK
New York
MAA
Chennai
$836 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$836
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Kuwait Airways flight, departing Mon, May 3 from New York to Chennai, returning Wed, May 19, priced at $836 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Nov 5
JFK
New York
MAA
Chennai
$840 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$840
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Air India flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from New York to Chennai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $840 found 6 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
JFK
New York
MAA
Chennai
$841 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from New York to Chennai, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $841 found 1 hour ago
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24
JFK
New York
MAA
Chennai
$880 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$880
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 8 from New York to Chennai, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $880 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 13
JFK
New York
MAA
Chennai
$892 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$892
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from New York to Chennai, returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $892 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Chennai Intl.

Airport Hotels near Chennai Intl.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

5 out of 5
531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai Tamil Nadu
$94 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$111 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (848 reviews)
"We had an absolutely amazing stay at Radisson Blu GRT Chennai, and the standout was their incredible hospitality. Every single staff member went out of their way to take care of us personally and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. A special mention to their senior chef, Prabhakaran, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Trident, Chennai

Trident, Chennai

4.5 out of 5
1-24 G S T Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$84 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$99 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (756 reviews)
"Extremely courteous, welcoming, warm and helpful staff. Great food and beautiful ambiance"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Trident, Chennai
NK Grand Park Hotel

NK Grand Park Hotel

3 out of 5
8/100-C, Shandy Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$33 nightly
The price is $35 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$35 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Kumaran Kundram and Super ...
NK Grand Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
$163 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$193 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (973 reviews)
"Clean Room and Spacious Excellent customer service front reception and buffet Breakfast buffet very good and many food options"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
Le Royal Meridien Chennai

Le Royal Meridien Chennai

4.5 out of 5
No.1 GST Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$72 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$76 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (354 reviews)
"A very underwhelming experience with spotty bright spots of good customer service. Have stayed here multiple times. This will be the last."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

Le Royal Meridien Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$168 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$198 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (834 reviews)
"Very good.ex"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Chennai Hotels With Airport Transportation

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

5 out of 5
531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai Tamil Nadu
$94 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$111 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (848 reviews)
"We had an absolutely amazing stay at Radisson Blu GRT Chennai, and the standout was their incredible hospitality. Every single staff member went out of their way to take care of us personally and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. A special mention to their senior chef, Prabhakaran, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Ambassador Pallava

Ambassador Pallava

4 out of 5
30 Montieth Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$58 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$61 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Raja Muthiah ...
8/10 Very Good! (142 reviews)
"Needed a chair to work with laptop. Which was missing in the room"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Ambassador Pallava
AMS Raj Palace Sundar

AMS Raj Palace Sundar

3 out of 5
#12, Dr.Durgabai Deshmukh Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Theosophical Society Headquarters ...
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AMS Raj Palace Sundar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Chennai Hotels

Just Guest House

Just Guest House

3 out of 5
No 3, Veeramamunivar Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
$21 nightly
The price is $22 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$22 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Phoenix Market City and Guindy ...
8/10 Very Good! (57 reviews)
"Clean room with good location and comfortable stay. Would stay there again if flying to or from Chennai."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Just Guest House
Treebo Angson, Chennai

Treebo Angson, Chennai

2 out of 5
No. 2, Kalakshetra Avenue Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Ashtalakshmi Kovil are located ...
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Treebo Angson, Chennai
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
57, Covelong Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
$121 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$142 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mamallapuram ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (267 reviews)
"Rest room - smell"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

5 out of 5
39 Velachery Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$102 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$120 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (570 reviews)
"hospitality, warmth and food from the hotel staffs at the restaurant and all around really made the stay memorable. amazing team, you should be proud!"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Park Hyatt Chennai
The Raintree, St. Mary's Road

The Raintree, St. Mary's Road

5 out of 5
120 St. Mary's Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$75 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$91 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

The Raintree, St. Mary's Road
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
$168 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
$198 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (834 reviews)
"Very good.ex"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JFK to MAA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
MAA Address & GPS
Address:
Chennai ,
India
IATA Code:
MAA
Longitude:
80.163782
Latitude:
12.982267
Time Zone:
Asia/Kolkata

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from JFK Airport to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA)?
Direct flights aren't an option when traveling from JFK to Chennai Airport. However, there are a number of companies that operate on this route with just a single stopover, including Air India, British Airways and Etihad Airways.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to Chennai Airport?
Move about the cabin, take a nap and drink plenty of water. They're just a handful of things you should be doing on your New York to Chennai journey. The quickest possible flight time is 17 hours and 29 minutes, so remember to follow these steps to keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from JFK Airport to MAA?
From the time you take off from JFK Airport to the moment the plane taxis into the terminal at Chennai Airport, you'll have been traveling for about 17 hours and 34 minutes. Breeze through this lengthy flight by taking necessities like an eye mask, earplugs, a neck pillow and a sweater.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Chennai Airport?
You won't find any airlines operating flights direct between John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) and Chennai Airport. Do your research and reserve a multi-stop or one-stop plane ticket.

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