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$459 Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai

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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai (IAH-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:33 am - 10:20 amIAH-MAA
38h 17m3 stops
11:30 am - 2:30 pmMAA-IAH
37h 30m2 stops
$1,099
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mar., sep. 3 - jue., oct. 3
6:35 pm - 10:20 amIAH-MAA
29h 15m2 stops
11:30 am - 2:30 pmMAA-IAH
37h 30m2 stops
$1,110Singapore Airlines
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mar., sep. 3 - mar., sep. 24
3:35 pm - 3:30 amIAH-MAA
25h 25m1 stop
5:35 am - 7:05 pmMAA-IAH
24h 00m1 stop
$1,208British Airways
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mié., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 17
2:31 pm - 3:30 amIAH-MAA
26h 29m2 stops
5:35 am - 7:05 pmMAA-IAH
24h 00m1 stop
$1,212British Airways
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mié., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 17
8:35 pm - 12:10 amIAH-MAA
41h 05m2 stops
1:50 am - 1:35 pmMAA-IAH
22h 15m1 stop
$1,229Lufthansa
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sáb., ago. 31 - jue., sep. 19
3:35 pm - 12:10 amIAH-MAA
22h 05m1 stop
1:50 am - 5:07 pmMAA-IAH
25h 47m2 stops
$1,255Lufthansa
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vie., sep. 6 - lun., sep. 23
3:50 pm - 5:55 amIAH-MAA
27h 35m2 stops
5:55 pm - 1:35 pmMAA-IAH
30h 10m2 stops
$1,406Air France
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mar., sep. 3 - mié., sep. 25
3:50 pm - 5:10 amIAH-MAA
26h 50m2 stops
7:15 pm - 1:35 pmMAA-IAH
28h 50m2 stops
$1,486Air France
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mar., sep. 3 - sáb., sep. 28
5:40 pm - 1:55 amIAH-MAA
20h 45m1 stop
3:45 am - 3:35 pmMAA-IAH
23h 20m1 stop
$1,531Qatar Airways
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lun., nov. 4 - dom., feb. 2
6:10 pm - 9:05 amIAH-MAA
28h 25m1 stop
4:20 am - 3:50 pmMAA-IAH
22h 00m1 stop
$1,543Qatar Airways
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jue., oct. 3 - dom., oct. 20

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai is October, where tickets cost $1,490 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,094 and $2,071 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai found on KAYAK was with Lufthansa for $752. Singapore Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $1,110 and Etihad Airways from $1,129.

How long does a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 30h 35m.

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March

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June

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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai flights

  • What kind of flights go from IAH to MAA in India?

    Emirates, Qatar Airways, and JetBlue operate one-stop flights IAH—MAA that usually depart in the morning or evening. The flights have layovers in Dubai (DXB) and Qatar (DOH). Lufthansa and KLM are among the airlines that operate two-stop flights on the IAH—MAA route. These flights tend to stop at Amsterdam (AMS) and Caratagna (CDG).

  • Does IAH Airport have a lounge designated for the US military?

    Yes. The USO in IAH airport is in the main concourse, one level below Gate 44. The USO is open for active military and their family members every day, 6 am until 9 pm. The lounge features flight information boards, comfortable seating, a library, a TV and cable, a DVD player, and a PS4. You’ll also find free snacks and beverages, a kids’ play area, toiletries, charging stations, CAC readers, computers, workspaces, fax machines, and Wi-Fi. Everything passengers could need is available to active military and their families at the USO.

  • How can I get from MAA airport to the city center in Chennai?

    MTC buses are available to the public outside the terminals. These buses provide an affordable way to get into the city, but the journey takes much longer than it does in a car. Chennai Airport Taxi can get you into the city center in about 50min. You could also take a rickshaw, but this is inadvisable due to all the baggage you will have.

  • Where in MAA can I exchange US dollars for the Indian rupee?

    You can find a currency exchange counter in the Chennai Airport (MAA) past the baggage claim just as you pass through customs. At the Prime Forex kiosk, you can pick up the currency you ordered online.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai was $459 for a one-way ticket and $1,099 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston George Bush Airport and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Houston George Bush Airport?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,378 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,839 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chennai

  • If you want to relax before your long flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chennai India Airport (MAA), take advantage of a deep tissue chair massage, especially to relax your neck and get it feeling loose and limber before the flight. Massage chairs are located throughout the airport: A1, A8, A12, A17, A24, B76, B83, B85, C33A, D7, E10, and just past security in Terminal E.
  • IAH Airport in Houston makes accommodations for service animals who need a drink of water or need to go to the bathroom while in transit. If you find that your beloved four-legged friend and guide needs to drink or relieve him or herself, take advantage of one of the four animal relief stations in the terminals. Gates C2, E12, B1, and D6 have animal relief stations near them.
  • Houston Airport Marriott at IAH is a good hotel to stay at the night before an early flight to MAA. Guest services and amenities will ensure your comfortable stay, and when you are ready to catch your plane, you can use the hotel’s free airport shuttle service. A comfortable yet more affordable option also close to IAH is the Ramada by Wyndham Houston Intercontinental Airport East.
  • Mothers are legally allowed to breastfeed in any airport in the US. However, if a nursing mom wants some sanitized privacy while she breastfeeds or pumps, IAH thoughtfully installed nursing rooms at Gates C4, A2, and A17. These quiet rooms provide a clean space to have a private moment to take care of your nursing needs.
  • Before your flight at IAH, feel free to take advantage of the calm serenity of one of the inter-faith chapels. The chapels are located near Gates C29 and D8.
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Top 5 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1425 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
7.8Food
8.1Entertainment
8.4Boarding
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The Premium economy class is not the same as some other airlines because there are no economy seats on these planes. Basically you’re getting an economy seat that’s a little wider. The seats are not that much more comfortable. The service and food experience is similar to economy class on other Asian airlines. There aren’t enough toilets for the entire plane therefore we are forced to share the business class toilets that are closed off with curtains.

6.0 GoodDavid, May 2024JFK - SIN
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The Premium economy class is not the same as some other airlines because there are no economy seats on these planes. Basically you’re getting an economy seat that’s a little wider. The seats are not that much more comfortable. The service and food experience is similar to economy class on other Asian airlines. There aren’t enough toilets for the entire plane therefore we are forced to share the business class toilets that are closed off with curtains.

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Flying with Singapore airlines is always excelllent - the crew are lovely and the food too is great. It’s my number 1 airline

I did not like anything. Flight experience was bad overall.

Due to the delay of my first flight, my connecting flight with JetBlue was canceled by Singapore Airlines, but the JetBlue crew was very accommodating and rebooked a seat for me. The crew was very nice and had good attitude.

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Will try to not fly with them again. Delays because of weather but got redirected to an airport where I could not make connection.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Boston Logan is a crummy airport - signage is terrible or lacking in areas. Boarding seemed to be a free for all and with all the different airlines speaking, you couldn't tell who was supposed to be where and when. Plain and simple, airlines should board from the back of the plane to the front. Also someone was sitting in my seat. By the time that was figured out, I had to place my overhead behind me which made de-planing more difficult. Logan is not Lufthansa's fault so that is not on them, Boarding is on them! Still, overall it was a Good Experience flying with Lufthansa. This is not my first flight with them...

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

There was a screaming child behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night.

There was a screaming child just behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night!!

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Everything was good except food. I believe there is room for improvement

Houston to Porto flight delayed landing made us miss our connection. Tried to get on standby for the next flight and even though the lady knew we wouldn’t be able to get on it and she sent us down there. We sat there three hours and then we’re told there’s no way you’re getting on this flight. So we had to go to customer service and ended up having to spend the night in Frankfurt and missed a whole day of our vacation in Porto

my flight was at 3:45 after that they delayed to 4:40 I have transit from Chicago to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to vina airport from vina to Erbil buy the Time I come to Frankfort my other flight left me I have to stay at airport all day with my 5 kids ask for help no one help me I spent at airport almost $450 just for food was horrible flight ever I call and ask for hotel from united customer service they been telling me we can’t provide any hotel I need some refund or fixed my flight when I return to America need some one respond my email

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/23vie.
3 stops
46h 23mIAH-MAA
$459
8/23vie.
2 stops
31h 02mIAH-MAA
$474
8/25dom.
1 stopLufthansa
22h 05mIAH-MAA
$752
8/25dom.
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
49h 57mIAH-MAA
$944
6/19mié.
1 stopLufthansa
22h 05mIAH-MAA
$1,010
6/25mar.
1 stopQatar Airways
28h 25mIAH-MAA
$1,102
6/26mié.
1 stopQatar Airways
28h 25mIAH-MAA
$1,116
7/2mar.
1 stopEmirates
38h 05mIAH-MAA
$1,250
7/2mar.
1 stopEmirates
20h 15mIAH-MAA
$1,292
6/8sáb.
1 stopSingapore Airlines
40h 55mIAH-MAA
$1,811

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Last minute flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/1sáb.
multi-stop
51h 40mIAH-MAA
6/17lun.
multi-stop
22h 15mMAA-IAH
$1,672
5/31vie.
multi-stopAir Canada
30h 20mIAH-MAA
6/18mar.
multi-stopAir Canada
30h 11mMAA-IAH
$1,677
6/3lun.
multi-stop
41h 35mIAH-MAA
6/17lun.
multi-stop
41h 30mMAA-IAH
$1,721
6/3lun.
multi-stop
62h 24mIAH-MAA
7/1lun.
multi-stop
44h 01mMAA-IAH
$1,740
6/3lun.
nonstopUndisclosed Carrier
26h 12mIAH-MAA
7/2mar.
nonstopUndisclosed Carrier
39h 43mMAA-IAH
$2,078
5/31vie.
nonstopUndisclosed Carrier
39h 50mIAH-MAA
6/28vie.
nonstopUndisclosed Carrier
30h 59mMAA-IAH
$2,147
6/4mar.
multi-stopEmirates
61h 45mIAH-MAA
6/28vie.
multi-stopEmirates
34h 56mMAA-IAH
$2,196
6/4mar.
multi-stopEmirates
43h 55mIAH-MAA
6/23dom.
multi-stopEmirates
29h 20mMAA-IAH
$2,248
6/3lun.
multi-stopLufthansa
29h 55mIAH-MAA
8/10sáb.
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 15mMAA-IAH
$2,292
6/4mar.
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 00mIAH-MAA
6/27jue.
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 50mMAA-IAH
$2,315

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Houston George Bush Airport - Chennai Flights

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Houston George Bush Airport (IAH)United States

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Chennai (MAA)India

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