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$1,333+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Chennai are usually found in April or March, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,462
(British Airways)

One-way from

$1,333
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,938
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/298:25 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops68h 35mBritish Airways
mar. 9/305:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops46h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,462
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/26:30 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
sáb. 9/279:50 pmMAA - HOU
2 stops32h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,749
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/242:30 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/85:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$3,624
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mar. 7/152:29 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 31mAmerican Airlines
jue. 7/315:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$4,268

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

vie. 8/29

8:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops68h 35m

Chennai

mar. 9/30

5:35 am-6:04 pm

2 stops46h 59m

$1,462

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

mar. 9/2

6:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

sáb. 9/27

9:50 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,749

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

mar. 6/24

2:30 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

mar. 7/8

5:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$3,624

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

mar. 7/15

2:29 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 31m

Chennai

jue. 7/31

5:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$4,268

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

lun. 7/7

4:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,333

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

sáb. 6/21

6:00 am-12:30 am

3 stops32h 00m

$1,372

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

mar. 7/15

2:29 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

$1,544

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Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 Hobby 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 junio 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston Hobby Airport 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.

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 junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, American Airlines and British Airways from Houston to Chennai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,008 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby 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 Hobby?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston Hobby to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Houston Hobby; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston Hobby per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Houston Hobby. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $1,462, British Airways will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,749 and $4,268, respectively. Users have found that British Airways is 7% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 Hobby to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$897Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,076Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Oman AirCheapest$1,114Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,124Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IndiGoCheapest$1,151Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,234Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,302Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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