How long is the flight from United States to Tamil Nadu?

On average, it takes 24h to fly from United States to Tamil Nadu if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Chennai (the most popular airport in Tamil Nadu). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Chennai, then the flight time is around 21h 05m.

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Flights to Chennai

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Air India

Sep 11

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 26

MAA

25h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$792

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 27

MAA

44h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$793

Etihad Airways

Oct 6

JFK

18h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 20

MAA

21h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$794

Air India

Sep 10

JFK

25h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 18

MAA

25h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$795

Etihad Airways

Sep 15

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 5

MAA

38h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$796

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 26

MAA

34h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$797

Air India

Oct 1

JFK

28h 25m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 15

MAA

24h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$798

Etihad Airways

Jan 6

JFK

35h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Feb 17

MAA

27h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$799

Air India

Sep 11

JFK

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 19

MAA

25h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$800

Etihad Airways

Oct 6

JFK

18h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 29

MAA

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$802

Air India

Sep 12

JFK

25h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 28

MAA

35h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$803

Etihad Airways

Oct 8

JFK

18h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 28

MAA

20h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$804

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

JFK

25h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 21

TRZ

30h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$989

Air India

Sep 27

SFO

48h 50m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 15

TRZ

29h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$999

Air India

Sep 16

SFO

43h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 8

TRZ

29h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$1,006

Air India

Sep 15

SFO

48h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 30

TRZ

37h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$1,015

Air India

Sep 19

SFO

42h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 8

TRZ

29h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$1,028

Air India

Sep 27

SFO

48h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Nov 15

TRZ

29h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,033

Multiple Airlines

Oct 1

JFK

25h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 21

TRZ

34h 05m

3 stops

JFK

$1,033

Air India

Sep 11

SFO

67h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 2

TRZ

61h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$1,038

Air India

Sep 27

SFO

48h 50m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 15

TRZ

53h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,039

Air India

Sep 27

SFO

48h 50m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 15

TRZ

29h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$1,040

Air India

Sep 13

SFO

48h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 16

TRZ

37h 00m

2 stops

SFO

$1,062

Multiple Airlines

Sep 11

IAD

31h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 2

TRZ

26h 20m

2 stops

IAD

$1,071

Flights to Coimbatore

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$813

Multiple Airlines

Sep 17

JFK

33h 40m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

39h 45m

3 stops

JFK

$821

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

32h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$822

Multiple Airlines

Sep 17

JFK

37h 10m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

30h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$823

Multiple Airlines

Sep 17

JFK

37h 10m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

39h 45m

3 stops

JFK

$829

Multiple Airlines

Sep 17

JFK

37h 10m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

35h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$830

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

27h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$831

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 5

CJB

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$832

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

JFK

27h 25m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 5

CJB

42h 05m

3 stops

JFK

$833

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

JFK

38h 55m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

34h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$849

Multiple Airlines

Sep 24

JFK

33h 00m

3 stops

CJB

Oct 5

CJB

32h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$864

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

20h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

34h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$867

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

26h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 18

IXM

45h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$1,034

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

26h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 18

IXM

45h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$1,045

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

26h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 18

IXM

55h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,048

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

26h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 18

IXM

55h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,059

Multiple Airlines

Sep 27

ORD

32h 35m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 4

IXM

28h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,068

Multiple Airlines

Sep 27

ORD

32h 35m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 4

IXM

31h 00m

3 stops

ORD

$1,099

Multiple Airlines

Sep 11

IAD

34h 50m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

31h 10m

3 stops

IAD

$1,101

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

JFK

34h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 22

IXM

32h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,123

Multiple Airlines

Oct 15

JFK

34h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 22

IXM

30h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,129

Multiple Airlines

Nov 1

ORD

26h 55m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 11

IXM

33h 40m

2 stops

ORD

$1,137

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

31h 25m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 18

IXM

34h 25m

3 stops

ORD

$1,158

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

ORD

31h 25m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 18

IXM

34h 25m

3 stops

ORD

$1,162

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11:10 am - 4:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

4:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$792Air India

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 26

11:10 am - 4:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$792Air India

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26

3:45 pm - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$794Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

10:20 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 8:35 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$796Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5

9:00 pm - 2:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$807Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

9:00 pm - 2:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$807Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

3:10 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:55 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

34h 20m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$808Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

10:00 pm - 1:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:45 am - 8:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$822Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 4

10:00 pm - 1:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

2:45 am - 8:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$822Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 25

3:10 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 20m3 stops Coimbatore Peelamedu Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$823Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

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10:20 pm - 8:25 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 8:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$792Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Nov 1

11:10 am - 10:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:35 am - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$792Air India

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 26

11:10 am - 8:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7:00 am - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

34h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino

$792Air India

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 12

10:20 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$810Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14

9:00 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$820Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 11

3:10 pm - 2:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:30 pm - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 45m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$824Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 26

3:10 pm - 8:25 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

12:25 pm - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 50m3 stops Coimbatore Peelamedu Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$846Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 26

11:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 pm - 8:50 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

$890Emirates

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 14

9:00 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$927Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

8:35 pm - 2:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 pm - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$934Emirates

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

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Price

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New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/11

11:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

4:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

$792

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/12

11:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

5:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops24h 50m

$792

Quickest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Tue 10/20

4:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$794

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/15

10:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/5

4:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 00m

$796

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/29

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$807

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$807

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/29

8:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 20m

$808

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops41h 45m

Chennai

Sun 10/4

2:45 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$822

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops41h 45m

Chennai

Fri 9/25

2:45 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$822

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

9:55 am-9:45 am

3 stops33h 20m

$823

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Tamil Nadu flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$407
Best Round-Trip Price	$792
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $407 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $792 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 19h 30m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 8% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Tamil Nadu

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Tamil Nadu?

The average flight to Tamil Nadu costs $218/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $29/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on traveling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Chennai?

Chennai is about 82% more popular to visit than any other city in Tamil Nadu, according to momondo users. When visiting Chennai, it is recommended to fly into Chennai Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu?

Temperatures in Tamil Nadu can vary between 77 °F and 91.4 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in Tamil Nadu will be January, and the warmest month will be May. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider traveling to Tamil Nadu in February, February, and February, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Tamil Nadu?

Prices for flights to Tamil Nadu are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Tamil Nadu?

As of August 2026, there are 33 operators available to choose from for flights to Tamil Nadu.

How old do you have to be to fly to Tamil Nadu?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Tamil Nadu.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tamil Nadu?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tamil Nadu can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tamil Nadu. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Tamil Nadu?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Tamil Nadu. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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Flights to Tamil Nadu with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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If you are simply researching potential flights to Tamil Nadu, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Tamil Nadu and alert you when they change.