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Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Chennai from ₹ 49,391

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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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18:35 - 10:20IAH-MAA
29h 15m2 stops
11:30 - 14:30MAA-IAH
37h 30m2 stops
₹ 92,608Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 3 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
18:35 - 22:00IAH-MAA
40h 55m2 stops
23:15 - 14:25MAA-IAH
50h 40m2 stops
₹ 93,525Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Wed, 27 Nov
14:40 - 08:35IAH-MAA
31h 25m2 stops
16:50 - 13:50MAA-IAH
55h 30m2 stops
₹ 95,861Etihad Airways
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Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct
12:37 - 08:35IAH-MAA
57h 28m2 stops
10:15 - 08:38MAA-IAH
56h 53m2 stops
₹ 101,618Etihad Airways
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Tue, 14 May - Mon, 17 Jun
15:50 - 09:00IAH-MAA
30h 40m2 stops
20:00 - 14:05MAA-IAH
29h 35m2 stops
₹ 104,204Air France
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Thu, 19 Sep - Tue, 12 Nov
20:35 - 00:10IAH-MAA
41h 05m2 stops
01:50 - 14:05MAA-IAH
23h 45m1 stop
₹ 104,955Lufthansa
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Tue, 10 Sep - Tue, 26 Nov
20:35 - 00:10IAH-MAA
41h 05m2 stops
01:50 - 13:35MAA-IAH
22h 15m1 stop
₹ 105,873Lufthansa
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Tue, 3 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
15:50 - 09:00IAH-MAA
30h 40m2 stops
19:15 - 13:35MAA-IAH
28h 50m2 stops
₹ 135,407Air France
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Thu, 8 Aug - Fri, 30 Aug
18:10 - 03:00IAH-MAA
22h 20m1 stop
03:45 - 15:35MAA-IAH
23h 20m1 stop
₹ 137,076Qatar Airways
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Tue, 10 Sep - Tue, 26 Nov
18:10 - 03:00IAH-MAA
22h 20m1 stop
03:45 - 15:35MAA-IAH
23h 20m1 stop
₹ 138,244Qatar Airways
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Tue, 10 Sep - Mon, 25 Nov

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.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chennai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 April, where tickets cost ₹ 123,727 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 191,639 and ₹ 175,704 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 82 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.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air Canada (₹ 58,985) and United Airlines (₹ 59,319). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Singapore Airlines (₹ 92,608) and Etihad Airways (₹ 95,861).

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August

High season

May

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Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 ₹ 592 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 1,110 for a return.

  • 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 149,697 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 202,822 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline.

  • 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston 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 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from George Bush Intcntl to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4023 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Comfort
7.9Food
8.2Boarding
8.3Entertainment
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

2.0 Mediocrevikas, Apr 2024SFO - DXB
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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.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

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.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

Seats were not the most comfortable and food options weren’t great but overall but everything else was excellent

Check-in very easy and smooth. Plane and crew were nice. Seat open next to me created more space. Food was fair but plentiful. Lots of movies and I was able to sleep some on the way to Munich. Very tight connection, about an hour. Fast through passport control and a bit of a walk to last G terminal gate but I made my connection to Palma. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it. It is now almost 24 hours since I anded and still NO luggage. I know it landed last night on another flight. Local delivery should be today to my hotel in Palma but nothing yet. I asked about the tight connection when I checked in and was assured they would get my luggage to the connecting flight. Very disappointing it missed my flight but more disappointing that it has taken so long to arrive. Failure on the airlines and service to get my luggage to date.

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

The food wasn’t great and it would be nice if the airlines showed documentaries about the countries we are flying into.

Disappointed everytime. The app doesn't load the boarding passes. They have lots of agent that seem to be busy doing nothing with a long line waiting to get paper boarding passes. Food choices are poor. Entertainment is less than entertaining.

Horrible experience. Nothing to give to kids to keep them entertained.

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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.
2/9Mon
2 stops
27h 42mIAH-MAA
₹ 49,391
2/6Sun
3 stops
54h 23mIAH-MAA
₹ 50,809
18/6Tue
3 stops
38h 27mIAH-MAA
₹ 55,565
19/6Wed
3 stops
44h 38mIAH-MAA
₹ 57,400
2/9Mon
1 stopLufthansa
22h 05mIAH-MAA
₹ 60,904
13/5Mon
1 stopLufthansa
22h 05mIAH-MAA
₹ 61,154
1/9Sun
2 stopsAir France
30h 40mIAH-MAA
₹ 61,488
15/7Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 10mIAH-MAA
₹ 96,946
18/6Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 20mIAH-MAA
₹ 106,123
26/5Sun
1 stopEmirates
26h 00mIAH-MAA
₹ 119,222

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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.
8/5Wed
multi-stopOman Air
50h 45mIAH-MAA
26/5Sun
multi-stopOman Air
34h 50mMAA-IAH
₹ 113,966
8/5Wed
multi-stopOman Air
57h 05mIAH-MAA
25/5Sat
multi-stopOman Air
34h 50mMAA-IAH
₹ 118,137
6/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 05mIAH-MAA
23/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 15mMAA-IAH
₹ 118,888
8/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 42mIAH-MAA
23/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 15mMAA-IAH
₹ 119,222
7/5Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
40h 55mIAH-MAA
29/5Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
49h 45mMAA-IAH
₹ 120,974
7/5Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
40h 55mIAH-MAA
28/5Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
38h 30mMAA-IAH
₹ 124,311
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mIAH-MAA
26/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 00mMAA-IAH
₹ 138,327
6/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mIAH-MAA
29/5Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 00mMAA-IAH
₹ 146,337
7/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
20h 15mIAH-MAA
26/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
23h 20mMAA-IAH
₹ 217,086
8/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
20h 15mIAH-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stopEmirates
29h 20mMAA-IAH
₹ 687,132

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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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