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$538+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,220
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$538
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,527
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:55 pmIAH - MAA
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/97:50 pmMAA - IAH
3 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,212
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/193:35 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops30h 50mLufthansa
Mon 1/191:45 amMAA - IAH
2 stops28h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,220
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/61:25 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops32h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/2610:05 amMAA - IAH
2 stops42h 06mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,247
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/66:10 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 5/253:55 amMAA - IAH
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,312
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 10/186:16 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops43h 24mAir Canada
Fri 11/211:45 amMAA - IAH
2 stops48h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,315
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:00 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops26h 40mIndiGo
Wed 6/184:40 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops36h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 4/30$1,328
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:25 pmIAH - MAA
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 5/295:35 amMAA - IAH
1 stop42h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,335
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 10/157:50 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops62h 10mEmirates
Mon 11/173:45 amMAA - IAH
2 stops28h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,379
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 7/179:00 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops28h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/2110:30 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops32h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,414
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 9/26:30 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 9/309:50 pmMAA - HOU
2 stops32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,744
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/172:28 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 32mBritish Airways
Sat 6/75:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops28h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,837
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 10/162:35 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/203:45 amMAA - HOU
2 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,847

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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 May 1, 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

Sat 7/19

3:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Mon 1/19

1:45 am-6:48 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,220

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/23

10:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops46h 40m

Chennai

Sat 9/20

1:55 am-7:42 pm

2 stops28h 17m

$1,258

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

6:58 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

4:25 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,260

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/12

3:25 pm-3:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

5:35 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$1,312

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/18

6:16 pm-12:10 am

2 stops43h 24m

Chennai

Fri 11/21

1:45 am-3:08 pm

2 stops48h 53m

$1,315

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

6:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

4:20 am-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,320

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

9:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Wed 6/18

4:40 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$1,328

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

7:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops62h 10m

Chennai

Mon 11/17

3:45 am-8:35 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,379

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/17

9:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Wed 1/21

10:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,414

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/2

6:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

9:50 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,744

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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 April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Chennai, you should look to book at least 32 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 $1,617). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Houston to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
855 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 11 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $1,300 and $1,308 round-trip. Users have found that Lufthansa is 23% 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 $664. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Qatar 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?

    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 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 $29 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 Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 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 $43 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. Dubai sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Houston to Chennai.

  • 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 $1,617). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$831Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$897Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,051Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,124Average$2,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IndiGoCheapest$1,151Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,231Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,288Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Oman AirCheapest$1,334Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,444Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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