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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York Newark to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.$369 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.
Chennai.$371 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.
Chennai.$409 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.
Chennai.$455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.
Chennai.$470 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.
Chennai.$482 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $482, select.
Chennai.$539 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.
Chennai.$627 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $627, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York Newark to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from $470
Mar
from $369
Apr
from $371
May
from $409
Jun
from $627
Jul
from $630
Aug
from $539
Sep
from $482
Oct
from $455
Nov
from $643
Dec
from $989
Jan
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New York Newark to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York Newark to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Finding cheap flights from New York Newark to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York Newark to Chennai is $961. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York Newark to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $961.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from New York Newark to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from New York Newark to Chennai is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York Newark Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 4 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York Newark Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai nine hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EWR to MAA flight.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and MAA:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • $369 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from $961. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from EWR to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from EWR to MAA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

  • 73.3% of flights that take off from Newark Liberty International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to EWR:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're getting in on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MAA:

  • Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.

  • To get the best deal, book your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Chennai in April.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EWR to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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