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$409+ Cheap flights from Houston to Chennai (MAA)

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HOU — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Houston to Chennai are usually found in March or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$1,102
(oojo)

One-way from

$409
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,511
From Houston to Chennai
One-way flight from Houston to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Chennai
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Tue 3/253:59 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops41h 51mEtihad Airways
Tue 5/274:15 amMAA - IAH
2 stops44h 39mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,102
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Fri 3/710:28 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/102:50 amMAA - IAH
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,106
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:20 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops27h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/910:30 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,121
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Wed 2/199:20 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops29h 05mIndiGo
Sat 3/82:50 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops40h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 2/19$1,233
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Tue 3/255:30 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop20h 05mLufthansa
Mon 5/261:55 amMAA - IAH
1 stop22h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,258
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:50 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 3/233:45 amMAA - IAH
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,274
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Sun 3/236:03 amHOU - MAA
3 stops36h 42mBritish Airways
Tue 4/81:15 pmMAA - HOU
3 stops45h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,298
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/149:30 amIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
Tue 5/61:55 amMAA - IAH
2 stops43h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,308
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Wed 3/124:55 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 4/85:35 amMAA - IAH
1 stop42h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,336
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/142:20 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops31h 15mEmirates
Sun 10/263:45 amMAA - IAH
2 stops47h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/18$1,394
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Wed 3/56:50 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1010:00 amMAA - IAH
1 stop39h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,405
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Sun 3/233:43 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops23h 42mQatar Airways
Tue 4/81:15 pmMAA - HOU
3 stops45h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,537

Find flights from Houston to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/25

3:59 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops41h 51m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

4:15 am-2:24 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,102

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/7

10:28 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops34h 22m

Chennai

Mon 3/10

2:50 am-11:20 am

3 stops43h 00m

$1,106

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

10:20 pm-11:55 am

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 4/9

10:30 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,121

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/25

5:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

Chennai

Mon 5/26

1:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,258

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/3

5:50 pm-2:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Sun 3/23

3:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,274

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/4

6:50 pm-8:55 am

1 stop50h 35m

Chennai

Tue 3/25

10:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$1,278

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sun 3/23

6:03 am-5:15 am

3 stops36h 42m

Chennai

Tue 4/8

1:15 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops45h 11m

$1,298

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/14

9:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/6

1:55 am-11:14 am

2 stops43h 49m

$1,308

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/14

9:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Sat 6/21

11:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,335

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/12

4:55 pm-5:35 am

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Tue 4/8

5:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop42h 35m

$1,336

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Chennai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Chennai. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Chennai, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Houston to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Chennai at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Chennai. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Houston to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Houston?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Houston. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 12 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Chennai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,102 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $1,121 and $1,258 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $445. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Chennai for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Houston to Chennai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    Doha travelers tend to visit Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower more than anywhere else. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower can be visited by traveling about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those landing in Doha looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $30 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $44 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

    Dubai travelers tend to visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab more than any other attractions. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $30 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Houston to Chennai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Houston to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Houston to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$831Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$896Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,051Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
IndiGoCheapest$1,150Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,231Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,282Average$1,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Oman AirCheapest$1,308Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,341Average$2,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,404Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,444Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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