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$408+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
ene. 15 — ene. 221
jue. 1/15
jue. 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 16, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
dom. 12/285:45 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
sáb. 1/313:25 amMAA - IAH
1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,234
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/254:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/289:30 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,266
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/254:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 15mKLM
jue. 1/296:10 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops30h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/16$1,267
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/285:45 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
lun. 1/263:25 amMAA - IAH
1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,285
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/285:45 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
mié. 1/283:25 amMAA - IAH
2 stops31h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,356
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/263:30 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 50mKLM
jue. 1/297:05 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops29h 55mKLM
Deal found 12/16$1,357
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/309:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/273:55 amMAA - IAH
3 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,378
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/285:45 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
vie. 1/303:25 amMAA - IAH
2 stops31h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,396
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/254:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 15mAir France
lun. 1/198:10 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops29h 15mAir France
Deal found 12/16$1,437
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/254:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/186:10 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/272:55 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/283:25 amMAA - IAH
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,441
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/254:17 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops44h 48mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/282:00 amMAA - HOU
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,965

Find flight deals from Houston to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 diciembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,132
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$408
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,919
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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 diciembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Chennai that are best for you.

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HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 2/4

8:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

dom. 2/22

2:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops52h 30m

$1,177

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 2/4

11:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

jue. 2/26

1:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,220

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 1/20

5:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chennai

mié. 4/22

4:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$1,244

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 12/28

5:45 pm-2:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

lun. 1/26

3:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,285

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 1/22

5:45 pm-2:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chennai

dom. 1/25

3:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,285

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 12/28

5:45 pm-2:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

dom. 1/25

3:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,285

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 1/10

5:45 pm-2:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

dom. 1/25

4:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,325

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 1/11

2:55 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

vie. 1/23

9:05 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,329

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 5/13

9:10 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

vie. 7/3

10:30 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,469

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

mié. 3/4

4:20 pm-12:35 am

2 stops44h 45m

Chennai

vie. 3/13

2:00 am-9:43 am

2 stops42h 13m

$1,554

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Chennai

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

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 December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Chennai, you should look to book at least 54 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Chennai (average of $888). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 diciembre 16, 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 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 diciembre 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa from Houston to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,683 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,632 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
508 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,580 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 9 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Chennai?

    Departing from Houston to Chennai will take you 28h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9446 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Chennai is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $897 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and IndiGo, starting at $946 and $955 round-trip. Users have found that Emirates is 39% 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 $456. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, 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?

    Flights departing from Houston and landing in Chennai layover in Doha most frequently. Houston to Chennai flights stop in Frankfurt am Main the next most.

  • 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, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt. Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $40 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Flights departing from Houston and landing in Chennai layover in London least frequently.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Chennai (average of $888). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to Chennai

Discover the top 9 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$897Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$955Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$991Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Oman AirCheapest$1,083Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,200Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,208Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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