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Cheap flights from Houston to Chennai from ₹ 35,364

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
2 Mar — 9 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 January 2026.

Mon 2/321:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/300:15
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/1₹ 84,231
Mon 2/321:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops51h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/320:30
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 84,323
Mon 2/321:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/300:15
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 85,609
Thu 19/221:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/303:40
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1₹ 85,884
Thu 19/221:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/320:30
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/1₹ 86,803
Sun 15/221:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/303:40
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 86,895
Thu 2/421:05
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/523:00
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops48h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 87,538
Wed 4/319:38
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops32h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/303:55
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 88,824
Sun 8/207:00
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/321:40
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1₹ 89,283
Thu 2/406:28
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops33h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1₹ 89,375
Wed 4/319:38
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops32h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/303:55
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 90,018
Wed 9/916:30
HOU
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MAA
2 stops44h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1000:50
MAA
-
HOU
2 stops31h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1₹ 110,593

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 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 84,231

One-way from

₹ 35,364

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 109,215
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/3-15/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 20m total
  • Houston to Chennai
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 11m total
  • Houston to Chennai
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Customise 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 31 January 2026.
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Price

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 16/3

22:05-12:20

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Thu 30/4

22:30-19:10

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 85,609

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 16/2

06:28-19:55

2 stops25h 57m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

21:40-17:59

2 stops31h 49m

₹ 89,283

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/3

06:01-03:30

2 stops33h 59m

Chennai

Sun 29/3

21:55-14:11

2 stops26h 46m

₹ 89,283

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/4

06:28-02:25

2 stops33h 27m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

21:55-14:31

2 stops27h 06m

₹ 89,375

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/3

05:15-19:55

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

13:35-21:35

3 stops42h 30m

₹ 91,028

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 14/2

21:40-19:55

3 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

19:05-23:09

3 stops39h 34m

₹ 93,508

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/2

16:05-08:25

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

19:05-13:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 94,059

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 14/2

16:05-07:50

2 stops28h 15m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

19:05-13:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 94,059

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/2

16:05-07:50

2 stops28h 15m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

19:05-13:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 94,059

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/2

16:05-07:50

2 stops28h 15m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

19:05-13:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 94,059

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Houston to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 ₹ 81,567). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 113,624). 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.

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 31 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Houston to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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 1 airline. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Chennai?

    Departing from Houston to Chennai will take you 27h 45m. There are 15202 km between Houston and Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 114,733. This flight start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 holiday 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 ₹ 81,567). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 113,624). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 114,733Average₹ 152,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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