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$512+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/314:08 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops24h 42mQatar Airways
Sun 12/74:05 amMAA - CMH
2 stops28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,369
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:19 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops26h 41mQatar Airways
Mon 12/154:05 amMAA - CMH
2 stops25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/24$1,375
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/314:08 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops24h 52mQatar Airways
Sat 12/63:25 amMAA - CMH
2 stops26h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,404
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:05 pmCMH - MAA
3 stops45h 15mLufthansa
Sun 11/306:00 pmMAA - CMH
3 stops40h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 10/25$1,495
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:39 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops24h 56mLufthansa
Sun 12/76:00 pmMAA - CMH
3 stops34h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 10/25$1,517
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:45 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops43h 50mLufthansa
Fri 1/166:00 pmMAA - CMH
3 stops57h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 10/25$1,530
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/912:58 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:40 pmMAA - CMH
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/24$1,581
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:18 amCMH - MAA
2 stops28h 32mQatar Airways
Sat 11/294:05 amMAA - CMH
2 stops50h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/25$1,598

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Chennai

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 October 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,055
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$512
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,389
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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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chennai that are best for you.

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ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 12/9

1:19 pm-2:30 am

2 stops26h 41m

Chennai

Mon 12/15

4:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,375

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 11/6

7:54 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Chennai

Sun 11/30

10:00 am-2:04 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$1,404

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 10/31

11:50 am-2:20 am

2 stops53h 00m

Chennai

Sat 12/6

4:05 am-12:20 am

2 stops30h 45m

$1,448

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops45h 15m

Chennai

Sun 11/30

6:00 pm-11:41 pm

3 stops40h 11m

$1,495

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 12/26

5:45 pm-12:05 am

2 stops43h 50m

Chennai

Fri 1/16

6:00 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops57h 54m

$1,530

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 12/9

12:58 pm-2:30 am

2 stops27h 02m

Chennai

Tue 12/16

9:40 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,581

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 11/6

11:18 am-2:20 am

2 stops28h 32m

Chennai

Sat 11/29

4:05 am-8:24 pm

2 stops50h 49m

$1,598

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 11/6

8:17 pm-5:35 am

2 stops22h 48m

Chennai

Sun 11/30

1:00 pm-12:28 pm

3 stops81h 58m

$1,599

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 11/3

4:40 pm-6:35 am

3 stops27h 25m

$512

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 11/3

4:14 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 46m

$759

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 October 24, 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 $1,074). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,403). 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 October 27, 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.

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 October 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways 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
3,389 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
3,389 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,389 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,389 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,389 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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
7,532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,389 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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 4 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 and Lufthansa can get you from Columbus to Chennai in just under 26h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 34m. The distance between Columbus and Chennai is about 8611 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Chennai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,091 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at $1,133 and $1,258 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $1,074). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,403). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Chennai

Discover the top 4 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,091Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,195Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,258Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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