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$491+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Chennai are usually found in April or February, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Chennai
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Wed 12/313:51 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops23h 59mQatar Airways
Mon 1/123:25 amMAA - CMH
2 stops43h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,562
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Wed 12/312:54 pmCMH - MAA
3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/121:50 amMAA - CMH
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,832
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Wed 12/316:05 amCMH - MAA
3 stops56h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/1310:10 amMAA - CMH
3 stops48h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7$2,244
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Thu 12/1111:22 amCMH - MAA
2 stops28h 28mQatar Airways
Mon 1/53:25 amMAA - CMH
2 stops29h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/8$2,873
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Thu 12/1111:22 amCMH - MAA
2 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/610:10 amMAA - CMH
3 stops48h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$3,572
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Thu 12/116:10 amCMH - MAA
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/610:10 amMAA - CMH
3 stops48h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/7$5,515

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$972
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$491
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,683
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 2/7

9:18 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 07m

Chennai

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-6:01 pm

2 stops42h 31m

$972

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 2/15

12:44 pm-2:30 am

2 stops27h 16m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

4:05 am-10:51 pm

2 stops29h 16m

$1,088

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 12/31

3:51 pm-2:20 am

2 stops23h 59m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

3:25 am-12:36 pm

2 stops43h 41m

$1,562

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Thu 2/19

10:10 am-2:17 pm

3 stops38h 37m

$1,748

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 12/31

2:54 pm-8:45 am

3 stops31h 21m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

1:50 am-8:56 pm

2 stops29h 36m

$1,832

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 1/22

6:25 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 35m

$491

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 12/15

12:36 pm-9:50 am

3 stops58h 44m

$903

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Columbus to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chennai?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $1,054). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,407). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Chennai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa from Columbus to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,618 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,432 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Columbus?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Columbus. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 3 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Chennai?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Columbus to Chennai in just under 27h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Columbus and Chennai is about 8611 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Chennai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,124 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at $1,234 and $1,258 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $538 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from $638 and Lufthansa from $701 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Chennai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $1,054). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,407). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,124Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,195Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,258Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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