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

On average, it takes 21h 35m 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 Miami and into Chennai, then the flight time is around 21h 05m.

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Flights to Chennai

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Air India

Nov 6

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Jan 24

MAA

23h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$725

Air India

Oct 11

JFK

25h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 25

MAA

35h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$730

Gulf Air

Nov 11

JFK

30h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 30

MAA

36h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$731

Gulf Air

Nov 15

JFK

30h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 15

MAA

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$732

Etihad Airways

Oct 10

JFK

18h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 18

MAA

27h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$735

Gulf Air

Nov 6

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 14

MAA

22h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$736

Etihad Airways

Oct 8

JFK

25h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 31

MAA

21h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$737

Etihad Airways

Oct 9

JFK

19h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 3

MAA

21h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$738

Qatar Airways

Oct 19

PHL

19h 50m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 10

MAA

21h 15m

1 stop

PHL

$739

Qatar Airways

Nov 3

JFK

18h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 23

MAA

21h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$739

Etihad Airways

Oct 10

JFK

25h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 24

MAA

27h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$740

Qatar Airways

Nov 9

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 9

MAA

21h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$741

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

ORD

45h 00m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 24

TRZ

45h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$951

Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

ORD

45h 00m

2 stops

TRZ

Feb 24

TRZ

45h 15m

3 stops

ORD

$979

Multiple Airlines

Oct 13

JFK

35h 30m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 29

TRZ

32h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$986

Multiple Airlines

Nov 26

JFK

38h 10m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 10

TRZ

41h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$990

Multiple Airlines

Oct 13

JFK

35h 30m

3 stops

TRZ

Oct 29

TRZ

30h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$991

Multiple Airlines

Oct 13

JFK

24h 10m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 29

TRZ

26h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$997

Multiple Airlines

Nov 13

JFK

47h 15m

2 stops

TRZ

Nov 20

TRZ

45h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$999

Multiple Airlines

Nov 26

JFK

36h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Dec 10

TRZ

34h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,006

Multiple Airlines

Oct 16

IAD

42h 55m

2 stops

TRZ

Nov 15

TRZ

35h 05m

2 stops

IAD

$1,010

Multiple Airlines

Nov 12

JFK

38h 10m

2 stops

TRZ

Nov 19

TRZ

41h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,010

Multiple Airlines

Nov 1

JFK

25h 15m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 8

TRZ

32h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,014

Multiple Airlines

Nov 1

JFK

25h 05m

2 stops

TRZ

Nov 8

TRZ

27h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,020

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Jan 11

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 2

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$782

Air India

Jan 11

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 3

CJB

43h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$786

Air India

Jan 12

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 3

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$792

Air India

Jan 14

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 8

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$798

Air India

Jan 12

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 4

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$799

Air India

Jan 24

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 4

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$802

Air India

Jan 14

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 7

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$804

Air India

Jan 15

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 2

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$807

Air India

Jan 15

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 4

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$812

Air India

Jan 15

JFK

24h 50m

1 stop

CJB

Feb 7

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$814

Air India

Jan 7

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Jan 30

CJB

43h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$821

Air India

Oct 19

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 27

CJB

33h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$822

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

JFK

23h 15m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 14

IXM

32h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,011

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

JFK

24h 15m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 14

IXM

30h 25m

3 stops

JFK

$1,098

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

JFK

34h 10m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 14

IXM

32h 20m

3 stops

JFK

$1,124

Multiple Airlines

Oct 11

JFK

23h 40m

1 stop

IXM

Oct 14

IXM

32h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,148

Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

DFW

39h 45m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 10

IXM

35h 25m

2 stops

DFW

$1,150

Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

DFW

39h 45m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 10

IXM

32h 35m

3 stops

DFW

$1,169

Multiple Airlines

Oct 20

BOS

33h 30m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 23

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

BOS

$1,184

Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

BOS

30h 00m

2 stops

IXM

Feb 25

IXM

32h 45m

3 stops

BOS

$1,195

Multiple Airlines

Oct 23

DFW

37h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 10

IXM

32h 35m

3 stops

DFW

$1,228

Multiple Airlines

Oct 20

BOS

33h 30m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 23

IXM

27h 20m

3 stops

BOS

$1,241

Multiple Airlines

Nov 12

BOS

30h 00m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 19

IXM

32h 45m

2 stops

BOS

$1,268

Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

DFW

33h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 9

IXM

39h 54m

3 stops

DFW

$1,299

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10:05 am - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$725Air India

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Jan 30

10:05 am - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:45 am - 6:55 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$725Air India

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Jan 29

11:55 am - 4:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

6:10 am - 9:25 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$731Gulf Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Mar 30

3:45 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

21h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$732Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 7

11:55 am - 4:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 9:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$732Gulf Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 10

3:00 pm - 7:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

21h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$733Etihad Airways

Fri, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 18

9:00 pm - 2:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Dec 9

9:00 pm - 2:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 10

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:50 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$745Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 28

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:50 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$745Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

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10:00 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:10 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

10:00 pm - 2:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:10 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$739Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 16

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

25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 4:05 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$739Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 24

1:00 pm - 3:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$739Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20

3:00 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

6:10 am - 9:25 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$767Gulf Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 13

3:00 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

9:25 pm - 8:40 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$778Gulf Air

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Mar 13

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$790Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

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

$799Air India

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

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

25h 55m1 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

$799Air India

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 15

9:30 pm - 2:50 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 9:07 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

26h 17m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$800Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/3

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Sat 1/30

6:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop23h 25m

$725

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

10:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Fri 1/29

10:45 am-6:55 am

1 stop30h 40m

$725

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

11:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Tue 3/30

6:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop36h 45m

$731

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

3:45 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Sat 11/7

3:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$732

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

11:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Thu 12/10

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$732

Quickest round-trip

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/29

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Chennai

Thu 2/18

3:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$733

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

9:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/9

4:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$739

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/10

9:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Thu 12/10

4:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$739

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Tue 10/13

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Wed 10/28

4:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$745

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 10/12

9:30 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Tue 10/27

4:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$745

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What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 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.

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Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$392
Best Round-Trip Price	$725
Fastest flight time	19h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $392 (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 $725 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 19h 40m (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 10% 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 $210/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $31/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 October 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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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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