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Cheap flights from Houston to Chennai from ₹ 46,936

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MAA
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
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 26 July 2026.

Thu 12/1117:35
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 35m
Oman Air
Wed 23/1215:00
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops59h 50m
Oman Air
Deal found 24/7₹ 124,424
Tue 4/821:10
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 21/823:45
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 124,616
Tue 4/815:25
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops30h 25m
KLM
Sun 16/823:45
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops48h 05m
KLM
Deal found 24/7₹ 124,809
Thu 22/1018:15
IAH
-
MAA
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1114:30
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 125,291
Thu 22/1018:15
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1103:25
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7₹ 125,387
Sat 24/1018:15
IAH
-
MAA
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1103:25
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 125,484
Tue 27/1018:35
IAH
-
MAA
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1116:20
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops58h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7₹ 125,580
Mon 7/918:15
IAH
-
MAA
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/1004:05
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 125,676
Wed 9/918:15
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1004:05
MAA
-
IAH
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7₹ 125,773
Mon 3/814:30
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops35h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 24/821:50
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops55h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 126,158
Fri 11/1221:40
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops53h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/107:20
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7₹ 126,255
Wed 12/821:15
IAH
-
MAA
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 23/823:45
MAA
-
IAH
2 stops30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 126,544

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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 124,424

One-way from

₹ 46,936

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Cheapest in

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Average price

₹ 153,626
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 12/11-23/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 25m total
  • Houston to Chennai
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 02m total
  • Houston to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 955,211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 446,891 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 July 2026.
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HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/8

15:25-10:05

2 stops32h 10m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

23:45-13:20

2 stops48h 05m

₹ 124,809

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 14/8

18:15-02:40

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

21:40-15:55

2 stops28h 45m

₹ 127,411
Fastest return journey

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 17/9

18:15-02:40

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

04:05-15:55

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 127,797

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/9

07:02-02:40

2 stops33h 08m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

04:05-15:55

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 128,664

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/8

21:10-12:05

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

23:45-12:45

2 stops47h 30m

₹ 129,050

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/8

21:10-13:50

2 stops30h 10m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

23:45-19:20

2 stops30h 05m

₹ 129,435

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/8

21:10-12:05

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

21:50-19:20

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 129,435

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 29/8

07:02-02:40

2 stops33h 08m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

04:05-15:55

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 131,555

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 19/9

18:15-02:40

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:05-15:55

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 131,652

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 21/8

18:15-02:40

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

04:05-23:59

2 stops30h 24m

₹ 132,134

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Chennai

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Chennai (average of ₹ 114,593). Flying from Houston to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 183,985). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Houston to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Houston to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 125,484 and ₹ 165,095 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 124,424 on Oman Air (12 Nov–23 Dec).

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

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 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 0 airlines. 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 21h 55m. There are 15202 km between Houston and Chennai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Chennai (average of ₹ 114,593). Flying from Houston to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 183,985). 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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