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Cheapest round-trip
$1,082
Typical prices: $1,219-$1,771
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Mon 2/19Wed 3/14
IAH - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$528
Typical prices: $665-$1,078
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Sat 10/6
IAH - MAA • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,593 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 22h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai (IAH-MAA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai

Fri, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 14
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6:31 am - 7:50 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
25h 49m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:50 pm - 8:40 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
33h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas
$1,082Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Jan 18
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3:50 pm - 2:20 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
35h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Muscat Seeb
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3:00 pm - 2:05 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
34h 35m2 stops Muscat Seeb London Heathrow
$1,090Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 16
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3:55 pm - 6:05 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
27h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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8:45 pm - 1:05 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
27h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,241KLM
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 15
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3:25 pm - 11:45 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
33h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Bengaluru Intl
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7:00 pm - 4:50 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
33h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,241KLM
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:15 pm - 2:40 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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3:15 am - 4:15 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,249Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:15 pm - 2:40 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:05 am - 3:55 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,262Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:15 am - 2:30 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
33h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl
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3:50 am - 10:53 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
30h 33m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,413Emirates
Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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7:21 am - 8:05 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
38h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl
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3:50 am - 10:53 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
30h 33m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,413Emirates
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:20 pm - 8:55 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
28h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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9:10 pm - 3:00 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
28h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main
$1,484Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16
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4:10 pm - 8:45 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai
29h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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6:00 pm - 10:44 pmMAA  Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
40h 14m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,522Lufthansa
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai at $990 round-trip.
  • December ($1,997) and June ($1,545) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai are cheapest 3 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$528
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What kind of flights go from IAH to MAA in India?

    Emirates, Qatar Airways, and JetBlue operate one-stop flights IAH—MAA that usually depart in the morning or evening. The flights have layovers in Dubai (DXB) and Qatar (DOH). Lufthansa and KLM are among the airlines that operate two-stop flights on the IAH—MAA route. These flights tend to stop at Amsterdam (AMS) and Caratagna (CDG).

  • Does IAH Airport have a lounge designated for the US military?

    Yes. The USO in IAH airport is in the main concourse, one level below Gate 44. The USO is open for active military and their family members every day, 6 am until 9 pm. The lounge features flight information boards, comfortable seating, a library, a TV and cable, a DVD player, and a PS4. You’ll also find free snacks and beverages, a kids’ play area, toiletries, charging stations, CAC readers, computers, workspaces, fax machines, and Wi-Fi. Everything passengers could need is available to active military and their families at the USO.

  • How can I get from MAA airport to the city center in Chennai?

    MTC buses are available to the public outside the terminals. These buses provide an affordable way to get into the city, but the journey takes much longer than it does in a car. Chennai Airport Taxi can get you into the city center in about 50min. You could also take a rickshaw, but this is inadvisable due to all the baggage you will have.

  • Where in MAA can I exchange US dollars for the Indian rupee?

    You can find a currency exchange counter in the Chennai Airport (MAA) past the baggage claim just as you pass through customs. At the Prime Forex kiosk, you can pick up the currency you ordered online.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,328 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,518, a difference of $190. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $1,394. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 9,446 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $774, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 10m, compared with 22h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 23h 33m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Chennai?

    Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai range from $1,219 to $1,771, with an average of $1,394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,219 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,328 - about $190 less than Saturday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 3 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai trip for April. Fares historically average $990 round-trip in that month - typically $1,007 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Trident Chennai
    - Hotel Mount Manor
  • If you want to relax before your long flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chennai India Airport (MAA), take advantage of a deep tissue chair massage, especially to relax your neck and get it feeling loose and limber before the flight. Massage chairs are located throughout the airport: A1, A8, A12, A17, A24, B76, B83, B85, C33A, D7, E10, and just past security in Terminal E.
  • IAH Airport in Houston makes accommodations for service animals who need a drink of water or need to go to the bathroom while in transit. If you find that your beloved four-legged friend and guide needs to drink or relieve him or herself, take advantage of one of the four animal relief stations in the terminals. Gates C2, E12, B1, and D6 have animal relief stations near them.
  • Houston Airport Marriott at IAH is a good hotel to stay at the night before an early flight to MAA. Guest services and amenities will ensure your comfortable stay, and when you are ready to catch your plane, you can use the hotel’s free airport shuttle service. A comfortable yet more affordable option also close to IAH is the Ramada by Wyndham Houston Intercontinental Airport East.
  • Mothers are legally allowed to breastfeed in any airport in the US. However, if a nursing mom wants some sanitized privacy while she breastfeeds or pumps, IAH thoughtfully installed nursing rooms at Gates C4, A2, and A17. These quiet rooms provide a clean space to have a private moment to take care of your nursing needs.
  • Before your flight at IAH, feel free to take advantage of the calm serenity of one of the inter-faith chapels. The chapels are located near Gates C29 and D8.

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