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$945+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,684
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$945
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,639
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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 July 3, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:19 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops23h 46mBritish Airways
Thu 1/227:35 amMAA - HOU
2 stops43h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,485
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:44 pmHOU - MAA
2 stops27h 56mQatar Airways
Mon 9/299:50 pmMAA - HOU
2 stops26h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,684
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1710:14 amHOU - MAA
3 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/246:35 pmMAA - HOU
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$2,006

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

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

6:44 pm-9:10 am

2 stops27h 56m

Chennai

Mon 9/29

9:50 pm-2:03 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$1,684

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/17

10:14 am-5:00 am

3 stops32h 16m

Chennai

Sun 8/24

6:35 pm-1:51 pm

3 stops29h 46m

$2,006

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Fri 8/1

2:29 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 31m

Chennai

Thu 8/14

5:35 am-10:12 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$2,149

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/30

2:29 pm-5:00 am

3 stops28h 01m

$945

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/30

2:29 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 31m

$1,284

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/13

2:29 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

$1,582

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Deals found on 7/3

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Chennai

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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 27, 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 $939). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 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 July 3, 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and British Airways 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
3,594 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
7,093 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

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

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  • 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 $1,684, Qatar Airways will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on British Airways for as low as $1,880.

  • 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 $939). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$897Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Oman AirCheapest$1,114Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,121Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,124Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IndiGoCheapest$1,151Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$1,231Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,301Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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