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$931+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Chennai

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 January 22, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/38:44 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2610:15 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$931
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 4/1611:57 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops22h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2110:15 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$953
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/79:20 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2510:00 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops42h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$973
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:04 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops22h 56m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/244:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops26h 37m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/22$984
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:31 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops29h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 4/265:50 pm
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops33h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,039
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/12:42 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 48m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/244:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops28h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,049
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/231:06 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops50h 44m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/284:05 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops46h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,051
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/12:42 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 48m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/283:55 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops41h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,069
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/19:20 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/43:40 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops46h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,072
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/316:04 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops23h 16m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/294:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,089

Find 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 January 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$931
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,085
From Columbus to Chennai
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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 January 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 2/7

9:20 am-8:10 am

2 stops36h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$973

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 4/2

12:07 pm-3:00 am

2 stops29h 23m

Chennai

Fri 4/24

4:20 am-11:23 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,049

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 4/1

2:42 pm-3:00 am

2 stops26h 48m

Chennai

Fri 4/24

4:20 am-11:23 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,049

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 4/5

2:42 pm-3:00 am

2 stops26h 48m

Chennai

Fri 4/24

4:20 am-11:23 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,049

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 4/5

12:07 pm-2:50 am

2 stops29h 13m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

4:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,069

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 4/2

10:20 am-3:00 am

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Tue 4/28

3:55 am-11:23 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$1,069

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 4/1

2:42 pm-3:00 am

2 stops26h 48m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

3:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,069

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 4/5

10:20 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 00m

Chennai

Tue 4/28

3:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,069

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 4/1

2:42 pm-3:00 am

2 stops26h 48m

Chennai

Thu 4/23

4:20 am-12:59 am

2 stops30h 09m

$1,069

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 4/2

12:07 pm-3:00 am

2 stops29h 23m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

3:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,069

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/19

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 January 16, 2026.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $984). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,416). 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 January 22, 2026.

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 46% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 22, 2026.
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
3,485 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7,738 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 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 29h 23m. 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 $1,119 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at $1,260 and $1,265 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 21% 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 $539 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $984). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,416). 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 January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,119Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,195Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,265Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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