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

On average, it takes 22h 40m 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 20h 45m.

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Flights to Chennai

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Air India

Mar 20

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 31

MAA

20h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$716

Gulf Air

Feb 14

JFK

30h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 2

MAA

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$717

Air India

Feb 9

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 9

MAA

32h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$718

Air India

Mar 10

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 31

MAA

23h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$720

Gulf Air

Jan 13

JFK

30h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Jan 26

MAA

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$721

Air India

Feb 27

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 20

MAA

24h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$722

Gulf Air

Mar 5

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 20

MAA

21h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$724

Air India

Feb 6

JFK

37h 25m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 20

MAA

21h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$725

Air India

Mar 21

JFK

36h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Apr 4

MAA

32h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$728

Air India

Apr 3

JFK

23h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Apr 14

MAA

20h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$730

Air India

Mar 20

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Apr 2

MAA

23h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$731

Air India

Feb 7

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Mar 7

MAA

34h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$733

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 22

SFO

23h 55m

1 stop

TRZ

Mar 13

TRZ

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$1,120

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

44h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 7

TRZ

45h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,153

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

44h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 7

TRZ

45h 30m

2 stops

IAD

$1,154

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

41h 45m

3 stops

TRZ

Dec 7

TRZ

45h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,168

Multiple Airlines

Apr 6

ORD

32h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

May 6

TRZ

39h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$1,194

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

44h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 6

TRZ

35h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,199

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

44h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 6

TRZ

35h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,207

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

41h 45m

3 stops

TRZ

Dec 6

TRZ

35h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,210

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

44h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 7

TRZ

45h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,220

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

44h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Dec 7

TRZ

45h 30m

2 stops

IAD

$1,221

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

41h 45m

3 stops

TRZ

Dec 7

TRZ

45h 20m

3 stops

IAD

$1,230

Multiple Airlines

Nov 25

IAD

31h 10m

3 stops

TRZ

Dec 6

TRZ

35h 05m

3 stops

IAD

$1,252

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Feb 15

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 7

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$817

Air India

Feb 15

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 5

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$832

Air India

Mar 5

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Apr 4

CJB

27h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$836

Air India

Feb 18

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 4

CJB

46h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$842

Air India

Feb 19

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 5

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$847

Air India

Feb 27

JFK

35h 35m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 13

CJB

26h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$857

Air India

Mar 5

EWR

33h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Apr 4

CJB

26h 35m

1 stop

EWR

$879

Air India

Feb 17

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 4

CJB

46h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$883

Air India

Apr 8

JFK

41h 45m

1 stop

CJB

May 1

CJB

27h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$887

Air India

Feb 19

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 4

CJB

46h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$898

Air India

Feb 15

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 3

CJB

32h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$907

Air India

Jan 30

EWR

41h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Mar 14

CJB

23h 00m

1 stop

EWR

$919

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 26

JFK

44h 05m

2 stops

IXM

Apr 4

IXM

32h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$948

Multiple Airlines

Mar 26

JFK

44h 05m

2 stops

IXM

Apr 4

IXM

33h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$991

Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

JFK

23h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

43h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,008

Multiple Airlines

Mar 26

EWR

35h 35m

2 stops

IXM

Apr 4

IXM

32h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$1,070

Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

JFK

23h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

39h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,106

Multiple Airlines

Mar 26

EWR

42h 55m

2 stops

IXM

Apr 4

IXM

33h 50m

3 stops

EWR

$1,113

Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

JFK

30h 55m

3 stops

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

56h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$1,127

Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

31h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$1,166

Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

JFK

24h 00m

1 stop

IXM

Jan 26

IXM

29h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,175

Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

SEA

33h 05m

2 stops

IXM

Jan 27

IXM

34h 45m

2 stops

SEA

$1,398

Multiple Airlines

Mar 31

DFW

53h 10m

2 stops

IXM

Apr 15

IXM

28h 50m

2 stops

DFW

$1,443

Multiple Airlines

Dec 7

JFK

28h 10m

3 stops

IXM

Dec 26

IXM

34h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,466

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11:05 am - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$716Air India

Fri, Mar 26 - Wed, Apr 7

11:05 am - 8:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 50m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$716Air India

Mon, Mar 22 - Sat, Apr 10

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

$717Gulf Air

Sun, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 23

11:55 am - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

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

37h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$717Gulf Air

Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4

3:00 pm - 8:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$755Etihad Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 18

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

37h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$758Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Feb 15

8:45 pm - 2:30 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 2:50 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$792Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 17

8:45 pm - 2:30 amPHL Philadelphia-MAA Chennai

19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:05 pmMAA Chennai-PHL Philadelphia

20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$792Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Apr 29

9:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$813Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 14

9:00 pm - 2:30 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$813Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 16

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11:55 am - 8:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 15m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

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

37h 55m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$737Gulf Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 10

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

30h 20m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

9:25 pm - 9:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$741Gulf Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Dec 5

8:55 pm - 1:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

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

10:05 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

43h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$764Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

3:00 pm - 8:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 9:00 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$793Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

3:00 pm - 2:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$796Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

10:40 am - 2:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:45 pm - 8:15 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$802Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Mar 3

10:40 am - 8:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 2:05 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$802Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Mar 2

10:05 am - 3:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 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

$814Air India

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 14

10:05 am - 3:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 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

$814Air India

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

8:55 pm - 1:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

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

2:10 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$963Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22

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New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/26

11:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Wed 4/7

9:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 45m

$716

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/22

11:05 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

6:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$716

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/14

11:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Tue 2/23

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$717

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/28

11:55 am-5:20 am

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Thu 3/4

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$717

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/4

3:00 pm-8:05 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chennai

Thu 2/18

9:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$755

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/13

3:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Chennai

Mon 2/15

4:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$758

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Thu 2/4

8:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Wed 2/17

4:05 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$792

Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL Philadelphia - MAA Chennai

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Tue 2/9

8:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Thu 4/29

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$792

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/30

9:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Mon 12/14

4:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$813

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/30

9:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/16

4:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$813

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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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 19 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	$398
Best Round-Trip Price	$716
Fastest flight time	22h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $398 (New York John F Kennedy 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 $716 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 22h 55m (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 13% 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 $220/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 Emirates 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 19 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 November 2026, there are 34 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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