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$383+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/37:27 pm
IAH
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MAA
2 stops32h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/35:00 pm
MAA
-
IAH
3 stops41h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$897
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2710:06 am
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops29h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/79:55 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$907
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/119:05 pm
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/2512:15 am
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$917
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:05 pm
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/33:40 am
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$927
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/1410:05 pm
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops29h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/2612:15 am
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$932
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:05 pm
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/173:40 am
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$935
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:00 am
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/179:55 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops33h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$940
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/49:05 pm
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/158:30 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28$945
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/49:05 pm
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops39h 15m
IndiGo
Wed 2/1112:15 am
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/26$957
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/158:21 pm
HOU
-
MAA
2 stops40h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3012:50 am
MAA
-
HOU
2 stops33h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,254
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/238:20 pm
HOU
-
MAA
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:50 am
MAA
-
HOU
2 stops33h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,279
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/1512:18 pm
HOU
-
MAA
2 stops27h 42m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/294:20 am
MAA
-
HOU
2 stops26h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,622

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$907
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$383
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,189
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Mon 3/16

10:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Thu 4/30

10:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$932

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/6

6:01 am-3:30 am

2 stops33h 59m

Chennai

Sun 3/29

9:55 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops26h 46m

$972

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

5:15 am-11:50 pm

3 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-9:35 pm

3 stops42h 30m

$1,017

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/20

9:05 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Mon 2/23

12:15 am-7:10 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,029

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/12

4:05 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

7:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,044

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/20

5:15 am-1:00 am

3 stops32h 15m

Chennai

Thu 2/26

12:15 am-11:09 pm

3 stops34h 24m

$1,106

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/8

10:14 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Chennai

Mon 8/10

10:15 am-4:25 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$1,114

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/16

5:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Wed 4/29

1:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,137

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/20

3:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 6/30

1:55 am-7:38 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$1,167

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/15

8:21 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops40h 44m

Chennai

Thu 4/30

12:50 am-11:47 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$1,254

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Best time to book a flight 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 January 23, 2026.

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 $1,259). 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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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 January 29, 2026.
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
3,490 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
3,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,490 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,490 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
7,756 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,490 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
528 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,490 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
7,705 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,490 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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 7 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 27h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9469 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 IndiGo. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $925 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $946 and $951 round-trip. Users have found that IndiGo is 36% 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 $434. 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, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $42 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 $1,259). 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 7 airlines flying from Houston to Chennai

Discover the top 7 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$925Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$970Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,116Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,200Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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