Award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Houston
Award space from Chennai (MAA) to Houston
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Chennai (MAA) and Houston (IAH, HOU) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $357.13 on MAA–IAH (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 109,000 miles + $1,577.29 on MAA–IAH (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $40.45 on MAA–IAH (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 pts + $357.13
- MAA–IAH · Skywards
- Lowest premium economy
- 60,500 pts + $81.65
- MAA–IAH · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 109,000 pts + $1,577.29
- MAA–IAH · Skywards · mixed cabin from 88,000 pts + $40.45 on MAA–IAH (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 255,000 pts + $103.25
- MAA–IAH · Atmos · mixed cabin from 165,000 pts + $118.76 on MAA–IAH (Aeroplan)
Economy was lowest on MAA–IAH: 35,000 miles + $357.13 with Emirates Skywards. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $61.15 with American Airlines AAdvantage on MAA–HOU. With Emirates Skywards, business class started at 109,000 miles + $1,577.29, about 3.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,000 miles + $357.13).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points: 35,000 miles + $357.13 with Emirates Skywards on MAA–IAH (seen on 63 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $357.13 | MAA–IAH | 63 |
| Etihad Guest | 39,240 pts + $361.95 | MAA–IAH | 95 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $61.05 | MAA–IAH | 54 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $97.75 | MAA–IAH | 95 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | MAA–IAH | 88 |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $40.45 | MAA–IAH | 78 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $370.90 | MAA–IAH | 16 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70,000 pts + $58.00 | MAA–IAH | 13 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $116.06 | MAA–IAH | 69 |
| GOL Smiles | 227,800 pts + taxes not reported | MAA–IAH | 21 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points: 60,500 miles + $81.65 with United MileagePlus on MAA–IAH (seen on 67 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $81.65 | MAA–IAH | 67 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $467.45 | MAA–IAH | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $802.35 | MAA–IAH | 12 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 96,236 pts + $162.86 | MAA–IAH | 56 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 143,500 pts + $1,194.93 | MAA–IAH | 6 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points: 109,000 miles + $1,577.29 with Emirates Skywards on MAA–IAH (seen on 72 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 88,000 pts + $40.45Mixed cabin | MAA–IAH | 75 |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $426.95Mixed cabin | MAA–IAH | 95 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,577.29 | MAA–IAH | 72 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $116.66Mixed cabin | MAA–IAH | 72 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | MAA–IAH | 26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,723.37 | MAA–IAH | 1 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $97.75 | MAA–IAH | 43 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points: 255,000 points + $103.25 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on MAA–IAH (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + $118.76Mixed cabin | MAA–IAH | 44 |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $40.45Mixed cabin | MAA–IAH | 11 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $103.25 | MAA–IAH | 6 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Chennai (MAA) to Houston at a glance
- From
- Chennai (MAA)
- To
- Houston (IAH, HOU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 10 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Aug 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,452–9,475 miles (15,212–15,249 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Houston
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Chennai (MAA) and Houston, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) | 35,000 pts + $357.13Skywards · 63 dates | 60,500 pts + $81.65MileagePlus · 67 dates | 88,000 pts + $40.45MileagePlus · 75 dates · Mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + $118.76Aeroplan · 44 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Chennai (MAA) to Houston (HOU) | 40,000 pts + $61.15AAdvantage · 14 dates | 60,500 pts + $82.05MileagePlus · 14 dates | 88,000 pts + $46.15MileagePlus · 21 dates · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $46.15MileagePlus · 2 dates · Mixed cabin |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Chennai (MAA) to Houston
- Economy: 35,000 miles + $357.13 on Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space there on 63 dates.
- Premium Economy: 60,500 miles + $81.65 on Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 67 dates.
- Business Class: 109,000 miles + $1,577.29 on Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) with Emirates Skywards, which showed business-class award space there on 72 dates; mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $40.45 on MAA–IAH (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 255,000 points + $103.25 on Chennai (MAA) to Houston (IAH) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 6 dates; mixed cabin from 165,000 points + $118.76 on MAA–IAH (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | MAA–IAH | Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $360.88 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MAA–HOU | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $125.95 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | MAA–IAH | American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $467.65 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAA–IAH | Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $426.95Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAA–IAH | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | MAA–IAH | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,723.37 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | MAA–IAH | Air Canada Aeroplan | 165,000 pts + $118.76Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | MAA–IAH | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $103.35 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $357.13 (9 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + $81.85 (7 dates)MileagePlus | 109,000 pts + $1,591.05 (12 dates)Skywards | 165,000 pts + $118.76 (7 dates)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 pts + $360.88 (12 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + $81.65 (17 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $426.95 (20 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 255,000 pts + $103.35 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $46.15 (9 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 123,644 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Skywards | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 190,255 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 164,727 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 367,760 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 190,255 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Chennai (MAA) to Houston award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Chennai (MAA) to Houston?
In business class, MAA–IAH with 109,000 miles + $1,577.29 (Emirates Skywards); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $40.45 on MAA–IAH (United MileagePlus). In economy, MAA–IAH with 35,000 miles + $357.13 (Emirates Skywards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Chennai (MAA) and Houston had award space?
MAA–IAH (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and MAA–HOU (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Houston?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $357.13 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 18:17 UTC for a Nov 24, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 63 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 00:08 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 109,000 miles + $1,577.29 with Emirates Skywards. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 18:17 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 72 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 00:08 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 88,000 miles + $40.45 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chennai (MAA) to Houston?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 54 dates, premium economy 4 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 69 dates, premium economy 56 dates, business class 72 dates, first class 44 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 95 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 43 dates, first class 6 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 13 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 63 dates, business class 72 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 95 dates, business class 95 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 21 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 16 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 1 date) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Houston?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $40.45 with MileagePlus (49,500 miles + $40.45) to $370.90 with Qantas (69,900 points + $370.90); in business class from $40.45 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $40.45 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,577.29 with Skywards (109,000 miles + $1,577.29). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chennai (MAA) to Houston?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Houston on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles + $360.88 with Skywards (12 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 105,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 88,000 miles + $46.15 with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Chennai (MAA) to Houston?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 6 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 23, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.