Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to Chennai?

Flights from Houston to Chennai may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Chennai (MAA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to Chennai?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Chennai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to Chennai pass through?

One-stop flights from Houston 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 to Chennai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Houston 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 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 to Chennai?

A nonstop flight from Houston to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 9,462 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Houston 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 to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Houston to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,202, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston 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 and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Houston (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 to Chennai flight?

Round-trip flights from Houston 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.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Chennai?

KLM ($1,241) and Qatar Airways ($1,262) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Houston to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Houston to Chennai?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular layover for the Houston to Chennai route. 58% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Houston to Chennai?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,593. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Houston to Chennai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) had the shortest average connection time for Houston to Chennai layovers at 742 minutes over the past 3 months.

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3:50 pm - 2:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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$1,098Multiple Airlines

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3:50 pm - 2:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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34h 35m2 stops Muscat Seeb London Heathrow

$1,098Multiple Airlines

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3:25 pm - 11:45 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

33h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Bengaluru Intl

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

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3:55 pm - 8:20 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

29h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7:45 pm - 1:05 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,241KLM

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6:15 pm - 2:40 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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6:15 pm - 2:40 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,272Qatar Airways

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3:34 pm - 8:05 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

30h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

9:45 pm - 10:52 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

36h 37m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,413Emirates

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8:21 am - 2:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

31h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

9:50 am - 9:36 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

47h 16m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,413Emirates

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3:30 pm - 3:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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3:50 pm - 5:35 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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11:48 am - 8:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

45h 52m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:40 pm - 4:25 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

59h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,121Etihad Airways

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6:42 am - 8:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

26h 58m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 6:05 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,135Multiple Airlines

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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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3:34 pm - 2:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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$1,463Emirates

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5:00 am - 2:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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3:30 pm - 3:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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10:46 am - 3:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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5:35 am - 1:25 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

42h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

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4:40 pm - 8:55 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

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5:00 pm - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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4:40 pm - 8:55 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

29h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Chennai flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Chennai?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston 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 to Chennai?

April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston 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 to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Houston 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.

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Low season	March
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Cheapest flight	$528

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Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to Chennai?
Flights from Houston to Chennai may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Chennai (MAA).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to Chennai?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Chennai:

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

Prices vary by airline.
Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Houston 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 to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Houston 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 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 to Chennai?
A nonstop flight from Houston to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 9,462 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Houston 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 to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Houston to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,202, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston 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 and Chennai?
Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Houston (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 to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Houston 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.

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 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

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