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 35% 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.

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

IndiGo, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Chennai

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 August 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.

₹ 36,878 Cheap Flights from Houston to Chennai in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Houston and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 108,019 to ₹ 129,989. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 78,115.

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One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

06:25 - 00:15IAH-MAA

31h 20m2 stops

01:30 - 22:26MAA-IAH

31h 26m2 stops

₹ 78,115

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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep

14:39 - 02:40IAH-MAA

49h 31m2 stops

10:00 - 19:24MAA-IAH

44h 54m2 stops

₹ 83,520Etihad Airways

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Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 23 Nov

13:35 - 02:30IAH-MAA

49h 25m2 stops

03:55 - 17:47MAA-IAH

49h 22m2 stops

₹ 84,218Etihad Airways

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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec

21:00 - 15:05IAH-MAA

31h 35m2 stops

22:30 - 19:05MAA-IAH

31h 05m2 stops

₹ 88,228IndiGo

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Mon, 1 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep

21:00 - 15:05IAH-MAA

31h 35m2 stops

16:40 - 19:05MAA-IAH

36h 55m2 stops

₹ 90,059IndiGo

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Tue, 16 Sep - Sat, 18 Oct

18:25 - 02:50IAH-MAA

21h 55m1 stop

04:20 - 15:50MAA-IAH

22h 00m1 stop

₹ 102,090Qatar Airways

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Mon, 25 Aug - Wed, 17 Sep

16:35 - 08:55IAH-MAA

29h 50m2 stops

01:55 - 13:35MAA-IAH

22h 10m1 stop

₹ 102,352Lufthansa

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Mon, 25 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep

12:15 - 05:35HOU-MAA

29h 50m2 stops

07:35 - 20:05MAA-HOU

48h 00m2 stops

₹ 133,389British Airways

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Mon, 1 Dec - Thu, 29 Jan

18:44 - 09:10HOU-MAA

27h 56m2 stops

21:50 - 18:03MAA-HOU

31h 43m2 stops

₹ 137,138Qatar Airways

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 2 Feb

18:22 - 05:35HOU-MAA

23h 43m2 stops

07:35 - 23:45MAA-HOU

27h 40m2 stops

₹ 159,456British Airways

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Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 30 Dec

Qatar Airways flights from Houston to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Houston to Chennai flight tickets

Qatar Airways

25 Aug

IAH18:25Houston George Bush Intcntl

21h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

17 Sept

MAA04:20Chennai

22h 00m

1 stop

IAH15:50Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 102,090

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Qatar Airways

12 Aug

IAH18:25Houston George Bush Intcntl

21h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

16 Sept

MAA04:20Chennai

22h 00m

1 stop

IAH15:50Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 102,875

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Qatar Airways

13 Aug

IAH18:25Houston George Bush Intcntl

21h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

3 Sept

MAA21:50Chennai

28h 30m

1 stop

IAH15:50Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 103,049

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Etihad Airways flights from Houston to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

22 Oct

IAH14:39Houston George Bush Intcntl

49h 31m

2 stops

MAA02:40Chennai

23 Nov

MAA10:00Chennai

44h 54m

2 stops

IAH19:24Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 83,520

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Etihad Airways

13 Nov

IAH13:35Houston George Bush Intcntl

49h 25m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

13 Dec

MAA03:55Chennai

49h 22m

2 stops

IAH17:47Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 84,218

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Etihad Airways

8 Oct

IAH14:39Houston George Bush Intcntl

49h 31m

2 stops

MAA02:40Chennai

22 Oct

MAA04:25Chennai

43h 48m

2 stops

IAH13:43Houston George Bush Intcntl

₹ 87,618

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 31/8

06:25-00:15

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Sun 14/9

01:30-22:26

2 stops31h 26m

₹ 78,115

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 22/10

14:39-02:40

2 stops49h 31m

Chennai

Sun 23/11

10:00-19:24

2 stops44h 54m

₹ 83,520

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 13/11

13:35-02:30

2 stops49h 25m

Chennai

Sat 13/12

03:55-17:47

2 stops49h 22m

₹ 84,218

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/9

21:00-15:05

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

22:30-19:05

2 stops31h 05m

₹ 88,228

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 16/9

21:00-15:05

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Sat 18/10

16:40-19:05

2 stops36h 55m

₹ 90,059

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 25/8

18:25-02:50

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

04:20-15:50

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 102,090

HoustonChennai

IAH - MAA

IAHMAA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 25/8

16:35-08:55

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 102,352

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

12:15-05:35

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

07:35-20:05

2 stops48h 00m

₹ 133,389

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Mon 22/9

18:44-09:10

2 stops27h 56m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

21:50-18:03

2 stops31h 43m

₹ 137,138

HoustonChennai

HOU - MAA

HOUMAA

Houston Hobby

Mon 24/11

18:22-05:35

2 stops23h 43m

Chennai

Tue 30/12

07:35-23:45

2 stops27h 40m

₹ 159,456

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Chennai

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Houston and Chennai?

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 ₹ 117,086.

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 ₹ 137,518. 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 ₹ 154,219. 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 ₹ 150,827. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 155,957. 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 ₹ 135,459 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 ₹ 121,096 on momondo.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Houston to Chennai

Best price found	₹ 36,878
Fastest flight time	21h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chennai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Houston in the past 72 hours is ₹ 36,878. The best return flight deal from Houston to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 78,115.

The fastest flight from Houston to Chennai takes 21h 20m

There are no direct flights from Houston to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport - Chennai Airport.

There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

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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 21h 55m.
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 August 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Houston to Chennai with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 111,931	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,278 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 116,159	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,233 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 121,057	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,608 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 142,871	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,302 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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