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$359+ 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Chennai

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 March 31, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:30 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/29:55 pm
MAA
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IAH
2 stops29h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$907
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:14 pm
IAH
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MAA
2 stops44h 31m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/510:15 am
MAA
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IAH
2 stops38h 46m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$914
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:04 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/39:55 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$936
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:04 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/289:55 pm
MAA
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IAH
2 stops26h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$940
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:30 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/269:55 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$941
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 10/111:13 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops28h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/144:05 am
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$972
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:04 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/319:55 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops26h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,000
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/239:45 pm
IAH
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MAA
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/307:20 am
MAA
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IAH
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,023
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:04 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/89:55 pm
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,032
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 4/1811:32 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/244:20 am
MAA
-
IAH
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,040
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/105:45 am
IAH
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MAA
3 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/234:05 am
MAA
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IAH
2 stops45h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,046
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:06 am
IAH
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MAA
2 stops23h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/299:55 pm
MAA
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IAH
2 stops29h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,061

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 March 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$907
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$359
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,347
From Houston to Chennai
One-way flight from Houston to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 31, 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 4/13

6:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Tue 4/28

9:55 pm-5:21 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$907

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

1:14 pm-8:25 am

2 stops32h 41m

Chennai

Sat 9/12

9:55 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$972

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/17

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sat 8/15

4:05 am-11:31 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,112

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/15

6:13 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Chennai

Sun 8/9

9:55 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$1,212

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/2

11:56 am-2:25 am

2 stops27h 59m

Chennai

Tue 6/16

4:05 am-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,255

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/24

8:47 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Chennai

Mon 6/15

4:05 am-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,255

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Mon 7/27

9:55 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,328

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/26

10:18 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Chennai

Sat 7/11

4:05 am-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,335
Quickest round-trip

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

12:42 pm-2:40 am

2 stops27h 28m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

4:20 am-7:51 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$1,684

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

9:50 am-2:40 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Mon 4/20

3:55 am-7:04 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,696

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to Chennai, you should look to book at least 25 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 $889). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,232). 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 March 31, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andLufthansa 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6 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 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9469 mi.

  • 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 $902 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at $940 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 $411. 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?

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

  • 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 $889). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,232). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Chennai

Discover the top 6 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$902Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EmiratesCheapest$940Average$1,941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,116Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,184Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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