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) - 60% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 27% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 10% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Houston to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,540, a difference of $202. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Houston to Chennai flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $1,426 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Houston to Chennai?

A nonstop flight from Houston to Chennai takes 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $745, which is 13% below 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 06m, compared with 22h 24m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 24h 09m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Houston and Chennai?

Chennai is 11 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 $1,222 to $1,783, with an average of $1,426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,222 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Houston to Chennai typically range from $1,222 to $1,783. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,315, on Qatar Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Chennai. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s 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 ($1,979) and June ($1,569) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Houston to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Houston to Chennai are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

Qatar Airways ($1,315) and Etihad Airways ($1,323) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Houston to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 60% 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 $1,586. 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 12h 25m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Mar 10

5:35 pm - 2:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 3:15 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,315Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 5

3:50 pm - 6:25 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

51h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Muscat Seeb

7:10 am - 2:05 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

42h 25m2 stops Muscat Seeb London Heathrow

$1,318Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 16

11:32 am - 2:35 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

27h 33m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 4:38 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

42h 13m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,323Etihad Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 21

5:35 pm - 2:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 3:15 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

23h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,333Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 15

9:00 pm - 11:20 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

26h 50m2 stops Istanbul New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

9:30 pm - 7:05 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 05m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Istanbul

$1,344Turkish Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Feb 2

2:55 pm - 10:35 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

32h 10m2 stops Istanbul Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:15 pm - 7:05 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Istanbul

$1,362Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 17

11:55 am - 2:20 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

26h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 11:30 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,421Emirates

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11:55 am - 2:20 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

26h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 11:30 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,421Emirates

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Feb 2

4:10 pm - 12:05 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

20h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 6:15 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,518Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 6

2:07 pm - 2:30 amHOU Houston Hobby-MAA Chennai

24h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 6:48 pmMAA Chennai-HOU Houston Hobby

26h 13m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,790Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

5:35 pm - 2:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:05 pm - 3:15 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,323Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

7:10 pm - 8:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

25h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Bengaluru Intl

10:00 pm - 4:50 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,327Air France

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 15

3:05 pm - 8:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

29h 40m2 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

$1,344KLM

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5:35 pm - 2:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:15 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,371Qatar Airways

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5:35 pm - 2:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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$1,382Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Dec 14

7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

37h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 8:54 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

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$1,452Emirates

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7:00 pm - 8:10 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

37h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:45 pm - 12:30 amMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

38h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,492Emirates

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 21

4:10 pm - 8:40 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,819Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

4:10 pm - 11:50 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

44h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 4:20 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

33h 50m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,851Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

9:00 pm - 1:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m2 stops Istanbul New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

11:45 pm - 1:10 pmMAA Chennai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

48h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Istanbul

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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Chennai flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston to Chennai departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Chennai. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Houston to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Chennai at $990 round-trip.
•December ($1,979) and June ($1,569) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Houston to Chennai the cheapest?: Flights from Houston to Chennai are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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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.
How long is a flight from Houston to Chennai?
A nonstop flight from Houston to Chennai takes 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 much should I expect to pay for a Houston to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Houston to Chennai range from $1,222 to $1,783, with an average of $1,426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,222 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Houston to Chennai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $1,426 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Houston to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Houston to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $745, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
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).
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) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 10% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Houston to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,540, a difference of $202.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 06m, compared with 22h 24m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 24h 09m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Houston and Chennai?
Chennai is 11 hours ahead of Houston (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,338, about $202 less than Friday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% 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 $989 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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