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Flights to Chennai

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Looking for cheap flights to Chennai? Select dates to start the search. Or read the tips on flight prices, airports, weather, and other useful data below.
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Route details

13473 km
Distance

Weather now

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+81°F
Broken clouds

Airports

MAA
15km

Flights to Chennai Information

Price range

Typically the return flight to Chennai costs about that much:
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Founder, CEO
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Chennai flight (one-way) at the moment:
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Founder, CEO
We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.
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Select a month to see the best prices

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Chennai if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.
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Is Chennai an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Chennai with other routes:
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Direct flights to Chennai

We could not found any direct flights to Chennai from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (India).
No direct flights to Chennai
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Founder, CEO
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Airports in Chennai and New York

Chennai has 1 airport and New York has 4 airports.
Chennai
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Chennai International Airport (MAA)
15 km from Chennai city center.
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Taxi
~20 Min.
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Bus
~60 Min.
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Train
~35 Min.
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Subway
~20 Min.

Which airport in Chennai is better?

The closest airport to Chennai city center is Chennai International Airport (MAA) with 15 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chennai International Airport (MAA), trip will take 60 min.
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Founder, CEO
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is usually the main choice for traveling to Chennai. If you want to get to Chennai faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 60 min.
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Where to stay in Chennai

Find the right accommodation in Chennai with Avionero:
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Season 4 Residences - Teynampet
#33/50 K.B. Dasan Road, Teynampet
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift
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Grand By GRT Hotels
120 Sir Thyagaraya Road
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym
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Peace Inn Chennai
164/60 Big Street, Chepauk
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
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The Centre Point
286 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Sholinganallur
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool
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The Mount City Near US Consulate
New No.41/1, Anna Salai,Mount Road.Devi Theatre Complex
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Free Parking • Parking • 24-Hour Reception
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Chennai guide

Chennai themes

This is what Chennai is known for:
Family
Beach

Location

Chennai is located in India, 13473 km away from New York:
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Founder, CPO
You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Family" or "Beach"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.
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Currency and exchange rate

100 Indian Rupee equals 1.18 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 8443.83 Indian Rupee.
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₹100 = $1.18
Exchange rate

Visa to India

E-Visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.
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E-visa is required
For US citizens

Language in India

Official language in India is Hindi, English. People knowledge of English is average².
Hindi, English
Official language
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Safety

Chennai typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.
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Typically safe

Air Quality

Chennai generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: heavy

Chennai pros and cons

Planning a trip to Chennai? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chennai looks currently:
Sat, 23 November
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+81°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
74 %
Sun, 24 November
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+81°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
67 %
Mon, 25 November
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+81°F
Broken clouds
9 m/s
68 %
Tue, 26 November
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+73°F
Rain
12 m/s
90 %
Wed, 27 November
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+72°F
Rain
11 m/s
83 %
Thu, 28 November
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+77°F
Rain
9 m/s
55 %
Fri, 29 November
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+84°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
48 %
Sat, 30 November
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+84°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
46 %
Sun, 01 December
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+86°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
50 %
Mon, 02 December
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+84°F
Rain
4 m/s
54 %
Tue, 03 December
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+86°F
Rain
7 m/s
62 %
Wed, 04 December
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+82°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
66 %
Thu, 05 December
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+82°F
Broken clouds
8 m/s
60 %
Fri, 06 December
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+82°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
58 %
Sat, 07 December
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+82°F
Scattered clouds
6 m/s
60 %
Sun, 08 December
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+82°F
Few clouds
6 m/s
60 %
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chennai will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Chennai.

FAQ

Flying to Chennai? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Chennai has?
There are 1 of airport in Chennai: Chennai International Airport. The closest one is Chennai International Airport which is 15 km away.
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How far is it to fly to Chennai?
A passenger flying direct to Chennai will travel around 13473 km if flying from New York.
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How long does it take to travel to Chennai?
You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.
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When should I fly to Chennai?
The peak of traveling to Chennai usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Chennai is Broken clouds.
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How much does it cost to fly to Chennai?
The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct flight or you have a stop-over.
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What’s the weather like in Chennai?
On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +81°F in Chennai.
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Are there any direct flights to Chennai?
No, there are no direct flights to Chennai if you are flying from New York.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Chennai.
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4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024