What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston to Chennai?

IndiGo and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Chennai

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Houston according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport is 4 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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22:05 - 16:20IAH-MAA

31h 45m2 stops

22:45 - 19:10MAA-IAH

31h 55m2 stops

₹ 73,917IndiGo

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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 18 Nov

21:00 - 17:35IAH-MAA

34h 05m2 stops

22:30 - 19:05MAA-IAH

31h 05m2 stops

₹ 77,706IndiGo

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Sat, 4 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

21:05 - 12:10IAH-MAA

27h 35m2 stops

22:45 - 19:10MAA-IAH

31h 55m2 stops

₹ 86,516Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 25 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec

18:47 - 02:30IAH-MAA

44h 13m2 stops

03:55 - 12:41MAA-IAH

44h 16m2 stops

₹ 86,956Etihad Airways

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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

12:59 - 10:20IAH-MAA

34h 51m3 stops

22:45 - 20:10MAA-IAH

31h 55m2 stops

₹ 87,661Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

13:38 - 08:10IAH-MAA

55h 02m2 stops

03:55 - 12:41MAA-IAH

44h 16m2 stops

₹ 88,983Etihad Airways

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Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec

16:24 - 05:35HOU-MAA

25h 41m2 stops

07:35 - 23:40MAA-HOU

27h 35m2 stops

₹ 137,350British Airways

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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb

18:37 - 09:10HOU-MAA

27h 03m2 stops

04:05 - 17:52MAA-HOU

25h 17m2 stops

₹ 138,584Qatar Airways

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Tue, 4 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

20:11 - 09:10HOU-MAA

26h 29m2 stops

21:50 - 17:54MAA-HOU

31h 34m2 stops

₹ 141,932Qatar Airways

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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

18:25 - 05:35HOU-MAA

23h 40m2 stops

07:35 - 15:52MAA-HOU

43h 47m2 stops

₹ 154,442British Airways

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Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb

Etihad Airways flights from Houston to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Houston to Chennai flight tickets

Etihad Airways

27 Sept

IAH14:35Houston George Bush Intcntl

55h 25m

2 stops

MAA08:30Chennai

1 Oct

MAA16:35Chennai

34h 09m

2 stops

IAH16:14Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 86,163

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Etihad Airways

27 Sept

IAH14:35Houston George Bush Intcntl

43h 05m

2 stops

MAA20:10Chennai

8 Oct

MAA22:00Chennai

36h 13m

2 stops

IAH23:43Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 86,780

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Etihad Airways

3 Nov

IAH18:47Houston George Bush Intcntl

44h 13m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

1 Dec

MAA03:55Chennai

44h 16m

2 stops

IAH12:41Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 86,956

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IndiGo flights from Houston to Chennai

Our best IndiGo deals on Houston to Chennai flight tickets

IndiGo

28 Oct

IAH22:05Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 45m

2 stops

MAA16:20Chennai

18 Nov

MAA22:45Chennai

31h 55m

2 stops

IAH19:10Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 73,917

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IndiGo

21 Sept

IAH21:00Houston George Bush Intcntl

34h 05m

2 stops

MAA17:35Chennai

12 Oct

MAA18:20Chennai

35h 15m

2 stops

IAH19:05Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 77,177

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IndiGo

23 Sept

IAH21:00Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 30m

2 stops

MAA16:00Chennai

25 Oct

MAA07:05Chennai

47h 35m

2 stops

IAH20:10Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 77,441

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 28/10

22:05-16:20

2 stops31h 45m

Chennai

Tue 18/11

22:45-19:10

2 stops31h 55m

₹ 73,917

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/10

21:00-17:35

2 stops34h 05m

Chennai

Sun 19/10

22:30-19:05

2 stops31h 05m

₹ 77,706

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 25/11

21:05-12:10

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Wed 10/12

22:45-19:10

2 stops31h 55m

₹ 86,516

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/11

18:47-02:30

2 stops44h 13m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

03:55-12:41

2 stops44h 16m

₹ 86,956

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 27/10

12:59-10:20

3 stops34h 51m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

22:45-20:10

2 stops31h 55m

₹ 87,661

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 15/11

13:38-08:10

2 stops55h 02m

Chennai

Sun 14/12

03:55-12:41

2 stops44h 16m

₹ 88,983

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Mon 19/1

16:24-05:35

2 stops25h 41m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

07:35-23:40

2 stops27h 35m

₹ 137,350

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/11

18:37-09:10

2 stops27h 03m

Chennai

Tue 25/11

04:05-17:52

2 stops25h 17m

₹ 138,584

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Thu 23/10

20:11-09:10

2 stops26h 29m

Chennai

Sun 2/11

21:50-17:54

2 stops31h 34m

₹ 141,932

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Sat 24/1

18:25-05:35

2 stops23h 40m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

07:35-15:52

2 stops43h 47m

₹ 154,442

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Chennai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around ₹ 115,589.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Houston is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as ₹ 138,969. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Houston to Chennai on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 155,846. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Houston to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the afternoon for as low as ₹ 152,418. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 157,601. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 135,221 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Houston for as low as ₹ 122,373 on momondo.

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How far is Houston to Chennai by plane?
The distance between Houston and Chennai is about 15217.5 km. By plane, this route typically takes 23h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Houston to Chennai Airport is 4 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 114,171	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,415 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 117,384	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,373 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 122,334	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 147,030	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,339 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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