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Flight deals from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai

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Chennai.$1,442 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 17 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,442, select.
Chennai.$1,569 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,569, select.
Chennai.$1,577 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,577, select.
Chennai.$1,615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,615, select.
Chennai.$1,645 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,645, select.
Chennai.$1,655 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,655, select.
Chennai.$1,684 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,684, select.
Chennai.$1,738 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,738, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
from $1,645
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Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Houston to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,442
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai is $1,442. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,442.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Chennai is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Chennai Airport on Sunday, 17 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.

  • Your IAH to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAH and MAA:

    • Dubai Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $777. A round-trip fare is currently $1,442. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from IAH to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IAH to MAA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:

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  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before travelling.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Chennai in April.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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