Cheap Flights from Houston to Chennai
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September 2 - September 15
IAH - Chennai
$1,084
$1,022
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August 28 - September 13
IAH - Chennai
$1,173
$1,022
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September 1 - September 18
IAH - Chennai
$1,072
$1,022
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September 3 - September 20
IAH - Chennai
$1,072
$1,022
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September 5 - September 20
IAH - Chennai
$1,084
$1,022
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September 5 - September 23
IAH - Chennai
$1,082
$1,022
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September 27 - October 16
IAH - Chennai
$1,109
$1,022
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September 28 - October 9
IAH - Chennai
$1,117
$1,022
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October 24 - November 2
IAH - Chennai
$1,166
$1,022
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October 24 - November 3
IAH - Chennai
$1,161
$1,022
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Houston to Chennai: Overview
Insights for flights from Houston to Chennai
How much is a round trip from Houston to Chennai
Regular price: $955 - $1,993
Prices for flights from Houston to Chennai are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $955 and $1993. The current lowest deal is $1021 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 15.
now $1,021
Low $955
High $1,993
The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Chennai
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Chennai is April, with a median price of $712. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $1781. Prices are generally lower from March to December.
April
Flights from $712
May
Flights from $1,781
Direct flights from Houston to Chennai
Turkish Airlines
British Airways
Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
Last-minute flights going from Houston to Chennai
Thu, Jul 16
IAH - Chennai
Houston (IAH) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$1,449
$1,610
One-way
Fri, Jul 17
IAH - Chennai
Houston (IAH) - Chennai (MAA)
Turkish Airlines
$1,384
$1,600
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
IAH - Chennai
Houston (IAH) - Chennai (MAA)
Turkish Airlines
$1,375
$1,497
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
IAH - Chennai
Houston (IAH) - Chennai (MAA)
Turkish Airlines
$1,384
$1,552
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
IAH - Chennai
Houston (IAH) - Chennai (MAA)
Turkish Airlines
$1,176
$1,286
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
IAH - Chennai
Houston (IAH) - Chennai (MAA)
Turkish Airlines
$1,176
$1,353
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Chennai
Dec 3 - Dec 10
$1,482 → $1,161
22%
Dec 1 - Dec 15
$1,494 → $1,209
19%
Jan 27 - Feb 6
$1,232 → $1,022
17%
Sep 28 - Oct 9
$1,137 → $1,022
10%
Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Chennai
Houston - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level.
Recent fares from Houston to Chennai are near the typical level, with a median of $1083.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $712.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 38h 10m.
The median flight duration from Houston to Chennai is 38h 10m, with 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are typical for this route.
This route typically features connecting flights, with frequent deals available.
🏆 Airline highlight
JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal for $1021.
A recent deal from JetBlue Airways was found for $1021, departing September 2.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider booking during March to December for better prices.
Historically, prices are lower when booking flights between March and December.
Houston main airports to depart from
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Chennai.
📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$979
William P. Hobby (HOU)
William P. Hobby (HOU) is another choice for flights from Houston to Chennai.
📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$1348
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Houston to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$979
Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative
Bengaluru International (BLR)
Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global and domestic networks.
📍 ~275 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel from Chennai)
💸 Flights from ~$938
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a large international gateway with diverse airline options and excellent infrastructure.
📍 ~500 km from Chennai (typically requiring a connecting flight or overnight train)
💸 Flights from ~$980
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers international status with a focus on Southeast Asia and Middle East routes.
📍 ~300 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1,267
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is geographically the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic hops.
📍 ~130 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1,324
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a significant regional hub with international connectivity to select hubs.
📍 ~440 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1,080
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$2,933
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