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$575+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,277
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$575
(Yatra.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,576
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:53 amCMH - MAA
2 stops35h 27mQatar Airways
Thu 5/293:55 amMAA - CMH
2 stops27h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,108
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 11/42:45 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops22h 40mLufthansa
Tue 3/241:45 amMAA - CMH
2 stops28h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,221
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/79:30 amCMH - MAA
2 stops27h 55mAir Canada
Mon 3/231:45 amMAA - CMH
2 stops52h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,265
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/103:55 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:50 pmMAA - CMH
2 stops27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,277
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/34:05 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops41h 35mEmirates
Thu 3/269:45 amMAA - CMH
2 stops45h 51mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,307
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/512:21 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops29h 39mBritish Airways
Thu 7/105:35 amMAA - CMH
2 stops39h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,477
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/216:10 amCMH - MAA
2 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/112:45 amMAA - CMH
3 stops44h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$2,033
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/48:50 amCMH - MAA
2 stops29h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/191:30 amMAA - CMH
2 stops43h 44mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$5,611

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

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Price

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 5/10

3:55 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Mon 6/2

9:50 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,277

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 6/5

7:55 pm-8:55 am

3 stops51h 30m

Chennai

Wed 7/9

1:55 am-4:50 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,379

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 6/2

7:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Wed 7/9

1:55 am-8:51 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,435

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 6/5

12:21 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 39m

Chennai

Thu 7/10

5:35 am-11:49 am

2 stops39h 44m

$1,477

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 7/18

1:01 pm-2:50 am

2 stops28h 19m

Chennai

Fri 8/22

3:55 am-12:22 am

2 stops29h 57m

$1,479

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 5/11

4:15 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 45m

Chennai

Sun 6/1

10:00 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$1,572

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 6/21

6:10 am-1:10 am

2 stops33h 30m

Chennai

Fri 7/11

2:45 am-2:14 pm

3 stops44h 59m

$2,033

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 8/4

8:50 am-12:15 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Tue 8/19

1:30 am-11:44 am

2 stops43h 44m

$5,611

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 9/28

8:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$575

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 5/28

12:22 pm-7:00 am

3 stops33h 08m

$656

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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 April 25, 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 63 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 May 1, 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 25% versus a flight at noon.

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 Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 6 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Chennai is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,379 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and British Airways, starting at $1,435 and $1,477 round-trip.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 6 airlines flying from Columbus to Chennai

Discover the top 6 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,011Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,082Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,118Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,127Average$1,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,193Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,522Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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