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$974+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Chennai are usually found in March or January, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,631
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$974
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,404
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:10 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/294:20 amMAA - HOU
2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,631
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/202:10 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 4/263:55 amMAA - HOU
2 stops26h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,745
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/252:28 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 32mBritish Airways
Fri 6/275:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops28h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/23$2,715
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/64:26 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops24h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/45:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops37h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$4,217

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/22

2:10 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 10m

Chennai

Tue 4/29

4:20 am-7:41 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,631

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/20

2:10 pm-2:55 am

2 stops26h 15m

Chennai

Sat 4/26

3:55 am-7:41 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,745

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

2:28 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 32m

Chennai

Fri 6/27

5:35 am-11:48 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$2,715

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/6

4:26 pm-3:30 am

2 stops24h 34m

Chennai

Fri 7/4

5:35 am-8:27 am

2 stops37h 22m

$4,217

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/2

3:43 pm-2:50 am

2 stops24h 37m

$974

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/16

2:25 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

$1,120

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/14

8:23 pm-3:30 am

2 stops68h 37m

$1,395

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Chennai in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 Hobby 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 March 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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 March 25, 2025.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 Hobby?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston Hobby to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Houston Hobby; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston Hobby per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Houston Hobby. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $1,745, Qatar Airways will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,715 and $4,217, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 8 airlines flying from Hobby to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$897Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
IndiGoCheapest$1,150Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,231Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,282Average$2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,294Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Oman AirCheapest$1,378Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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