Flights from Chennai to Houston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dubai
- 23h 55m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $1,270
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 9,462 mi (15,228 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 55m
with the connection
Chennai to Dubai
flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Houston: Dubai.
Dubai to Houston
flight 16h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,270
Via Doha
Qatar
24h
with the connection
Via Frankfurt
Germany
24h 33m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $2,611
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 48m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,495
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chennai to cities closest to Houston
Chennai to London
London: 4,849 mi (7,804 km) from Houston, flight 11h 18m
from $272
Chennai to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 5,234 mi (8,423 km) from Houston, flight 10h 28m
from $315
Chennai to Kuwait City
Kuwait City: 7,691 mi (12,378 km) from Houston, flight 5h 35m
from $211
Chennai to Manama
Manama: 7,960 mi (12,811 km) from Houston, flight 5h 15m
from $182
Chennai to Doha
Doha: 8,047 mi (12,950 km) from Houston, flight 4h 45m
from $191
Chennai to Dubai
Dubai: 8,170 mi (13,148 km) from Houston, flight 4h 15m
from $148
To Houston from cities closest to Chennai
Dubai to Houston
Dubai: 1,829 mi (2,944 km) from Chennai, flight 16h 40m
from $656
Doha to Houston
Doha: 2,050 mi (3,299 km) from Chennai, flight 16h 15m
Istanbul to Houston
Istanbul: 3,630 mi (5,842 km) from Chennai, flight 13h 8m
from $466
Rome to Houston
Rome: 4,479 mi (7,208 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 40m
from $454
Frankfurt to Houston
Frankfurt: 4,718 mi (7,593 km) from Chennai, flight 11h 5m
from $622
Amsterdam to Houston
Amsterdam: 4,890 mi (7,869 km) from Chennai, flight 10h 43m
from $517
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Houston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chennai to Houston?
Via Dubai: 4h 15m to the connection, 16h 40m after it, about 23h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chennai to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $1,270. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chennai and Houston?
Dubai (23h 55m total), Doha (24h total), Frankfurt (24h 33m total) and London (24h 48m total).
How far is Houston from Chennai?
9,462 mi (15,228 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.