Cheap Flights from Houston to Madras
Cheap Flights from Houston to Madras
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Madras? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Madras vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 45,000–49,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Madras for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
IAH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $57.4
2026-11-18
IAH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 49,500 Pts + $8.6
Houston to Madras flight facts
Distance
9,453 mi
15,212 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 19h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h 30m
Madras is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Madras
MAA · Chennai Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Austin - Madras · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Bangalore · Bangalore is 166 mi from Madras
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Madras
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chennai (India)
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
From Pts or $119
Chennai (India)
Hyatt Regency Chennai
From Pts or $156
Chennai (India)
Park Hyatt Chennai
From Pts or $186
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Madras depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Madras.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Madras.
Houston and Madras are about 9,453 miles (15,212 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,453-mile straight-line distance takes about 19h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Madras is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Madras: Chennai Intl (MAA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Madras, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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