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$836+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Chennai are usually found in October or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 4, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/84:25 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/142:00 amMAA - HOU
2 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,850
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/412:16 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 34mQatar Airways
Sun 12/143:25 amMAA - HOU
2 stops26h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,873
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/3012:09 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 41mQatar Airways
Fri 1/163:25 amMAA - HOU
2 stops50h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,896
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/74:25 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/282:00 amMAA - HOU
2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,962
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/254:17 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops44h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/232:00 amMAA - HOU
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,038
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/244:21 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops44h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/102:00 amMAA - HOU
2 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,061
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/2512:09 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 41mQatar Airways
Tue 3/314:20 amMAA - HOU
2 stops26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3$2,212
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/612:16 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 44mQatar Airways
Fri 12/123:25 amMAA - HOU
2 stops26h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/2$2,381
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Fri 12/2612:09 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 51mQatar Airways
Fri 1/163:25 amMAA - HOU
2 stops50h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/3$2,423
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/812:16 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops26h 44mQatar Airways
Sat 12/273:25 amMAA - HOU
2 stops27h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/2$2,499

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,423
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$836
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,250
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hobby 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 December 4, 2025.
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

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Chennai

Route

Depart

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Price

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

6:36 pm-12:35 am

2 stops42h 29m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

2:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,423

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/21

12:17 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 43m

Chennai

Fri 3/20

4:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,607

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/20

12:16 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 44m

Chennai

Thu 3/19

3:25 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,623

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/16

12:16 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 44m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

4:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops46h 15m

$1,626

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

6:36 pm-2:20 am

2 stops44h 14m

Chennai

Tue 1/27

4:05 am-6:06 pm

2 stops25h 31m

$1,626

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

6:36 pm-2:30 am

2 stops44h 24m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

4:05 am-7:54 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,626

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/15

12:16 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 44m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

3:25 am-3:50 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$1,626

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

12:49 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 11m

Chennai

Fri 1/23

3:25 am-6:06 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,662

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

12:49 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 11m

Chennai

Sat 1/24

4:05 am-6:06 pm

2 stops25h 31m

$1,662

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/16

12:47 pm-2:20 am

2 stops26h 03m

Chennai

Fri 1/23

3:25 am-6:06 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,662

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Hobby with our price prediction graph.
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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 November 28, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai (average of $897). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 December 4, 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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport 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 December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and IndiGo from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 7 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai?

    Departing from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai will take you 26h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9469 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $897, Emirates will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $966 and $991, respectively. Users have found that Emirates is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai one-way?

    $486 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $659 and $687, respectively.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai (average of $897). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,398). 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 Hobby to Chennai

Discover the top 7 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$897Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$991Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IndiGoCheapest$1,093Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,199Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,200Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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