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$459+ 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Chennai are usually found in April or October, 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$934
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$459
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,346
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:19 amIAH - MAA
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/284:05 amMAA - IAH
2 stops42h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$934
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:25 amIAH - MAA
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/223:10 amMAA - IAH
2 stops42h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$970
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:00 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops33h 40mIndiGo
Sun 9/285:50 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops35h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$980
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/46:46 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops44h 14mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/253:55 amMAA - IAH
2 stops49h 44mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$991
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/276:46 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops45h 14mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/114:35 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops55h 31mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/11$1,000
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 9/176:20 amIAH - MAA
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/210:00 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,002
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops30h 35mIndiGo
Sun 12/74:00 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops38h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$1,021
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:00 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops31h 35mIndiGo
Sun 10/123:45 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops37h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11$1,025
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Thu 9/187:10 amIAH - MAA
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/251:30 amMAA - IAH
2 stops31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,033
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:05 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops29h 15mIndiGo
Tue 12/29:00 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops33h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$1,040
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/132:25 pmIAH - MAA
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/3112:55 pmMAA - IAH
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,046
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Tue 11/184:24 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops44h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/101:30 amMAA - HOU
2 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,461

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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 September 11, 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

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Tue 12/9

3:55 am-11:03 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,152

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Thu 11/20

9:40 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$1,165

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

6:20 am-2:40 am

2 stops33h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/30

3:55 am-11:19 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,174

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/19

3:50 pm-5:35 am

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

7:35 am-2:05 pm

1 stop42h 00m

$1,213

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/8

11:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Sun 1/18

1:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,224

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/8

11:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Sat 1/17

1:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,224

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/21

6:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop28h 15m

Chennai

Sat 10/25

9:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,334

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/22

6:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop28h 15m

Chennai

Sat 10/25

9:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,334

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/5

5:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop28h 00m

Chennai

Fri 1/16

9:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,352

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/6

5:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop28h 00m

Chennai

Fri 1/16

9:50 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,352

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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 August 29, 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 $936). Flying from Houston to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 September 11, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Chennai?

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and IndiGo 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
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 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 24h 40m. 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 $896 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Oman Air, starting at $966 and $1,083 round-trip. Users have found that Emirates is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Dubai 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 $19 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dubai?

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are located about 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $25 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. Frankfurt am Main 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 $936). Flying from Houston to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$896Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Oman AirCheapest$1,083Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,124Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IndiGoCheapest$1,151Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,208Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$1,219Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,223Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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