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Cheap flights from Houston to Chennai from ₹ 33,694

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
1 May — 8 May1
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 1 April 2026.

Sun 10/506:30
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops26h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 85,125
Sun 26/406:30
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 85,501
Tue 21/413:14
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops44h 31m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/510:15
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops38h 46m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3₹ 85,782
Thu 16/406:04
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops34h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3₹ 87,847
Sat 18/406:04
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 88,129
Wed 13/510:06
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops23h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/721:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 88,317
Fri 15/506:30
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/621:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 91,226
Tue 7/406:04
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/821:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops29h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 91,320
Thu 30/406:04
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 93,854
Thu 7/506:04
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/521:55
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3₹ 96,857
Sat 18/411:32
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/404:20
MAA
-
IAH
3 stops53h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 97,608
Thu 16/412:42
HOU
-
MAA
2 stops27h 38m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/503:55
MAA
-
HOU
2 stops26h 26m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3₹ 150,542

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 85,125

One-way from

₹ 33,694

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Average price

₹ 113,751
10/5-26/5
  • 10/5-26/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 57m total
  • Houston to Chennai
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 31m 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 1 April 2026.
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HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 15/4

06:30-02:45

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

21:55-14:31

2 stops27h 06m

₹ 85,125

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 27/4

06:30-02:45

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

21:55-17:21

2 stops29h 56m

₹ 85,125

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 13/4

06:30-20:15

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

21:55-17:21

2 stops29h 56m

₹ 85,125

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 20/4

06:30-20:15

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Thu 30/4

21:55-20:36

2 stops33h 11m

₹ 85,125

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/8

09:47-02:25

2 stops30h 08m

Chennai

Tue 13/10

21:55-16:20

2 stops28h 55m

₹ 91,226

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 15/9

06:20-20:10

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

21:55-17:41

2 stops30h 16m

₹ 91,226

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 30/4

06:04-20:10

2 stops27h 36m

Chennai

Sat 9/5

21:55-14:31

2 stops27h 06m

₹ 93,854

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 27/5

10:18-02:50

2 stops30h 02m

Chennai

Tue 7/7

04:05-23:50

2 stops30h 15m

₹ 117,787

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/6

08:47-20:10

2 stops24h 53m

Chennai

Wed 8/7

21:55-23:50

2 stops36h 25m

₹ 117,787

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 26/5

05:58-20:10

2 stops27h 42m

Chennai

Mon 22/6

04:05-23:52

2 stops30h 17m

₹ 117,787

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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 13 March 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 25 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 ₹ 83,436). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 115,628). 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 1 April 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
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

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
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

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 38m. There are 15239 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 ₹ 117,230. This flight start at 12% 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 ₹ 83,436). Flying from Houston to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 115,628). 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₹ 117,230Average₹ 156,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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