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$535+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
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 July 21, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/2710:18 am
CMH
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MAA
2 stops31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/189:55 pm
MAA
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CMH
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,022
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/38:00 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/109:55 pm
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,082
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/134:34 pm
CMH
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MAA
2 stops24h 36m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/214:05 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops25h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,152
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 10/2110:15 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/14:05 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops42h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,188
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:51 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops24h 29m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/194:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,202
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Thu 10/223:12 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 08m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/14:05 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops25h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/18$1,207
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:58 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 22m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/194:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,209
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:13 pm
CMH
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MAA
2 stops25h 57m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/194:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,212
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/143:58 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 22m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/194:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,213
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/134:34 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops24h 46m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/234:05 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 48m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,216
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/97:57 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops33h 23m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/164:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/20$1,218
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:13 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops25h 57m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/244:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops24h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,252

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 July 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,022
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$535
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,503
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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 July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chennai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 8/27

10:18 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 02m

Chennai

Fri 9/18

9:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,022

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 9/17

4:51 pm-2:50 am

2 stops24h 29m

Chennai

Mon 9/21

4:20 am-9:03 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,218

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 9/2

3:17 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 03m

Chennai

Thu 10/1

4:05 am-10:07 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,218
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 8/30

5:50 pm-2:40 am

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/27

4:20 am-6:05 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,258

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 9/5

4:00 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

4:20 am-7:42 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$1,258

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 9/4

5:50 pm-2:40 am

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

4:20 am-7:42 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$1,258

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 8/27

11:05 am-8:55 am

3 stops36h 20m

Chennai

Fri 9/18

8:10 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops30h 15m

$1,571

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 9/12

10:32 am-4:55 am

3 stops32h 53m

Chennai

Tue 10/20

6:00 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops32h 35m

$1,572

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 9/11

2:12 pm-4:55 am

3 stops29h 13m

Chennai

Sun 10/18

8:10 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops30h 25m

$1,572
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 9/22

6:28 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops40h 12m

$535

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Chennai

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 $1,085). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,007). 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 July 21, 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 July 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar 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
3,633 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,633 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,633 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,633 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,748 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,633 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,150 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,633 reviews

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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 can get you from Columbus to Chennai in just under 24h 36m. 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 $1,059 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,205 and $1,237 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 31% 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 $1,085). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,007). 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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,059Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,205Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,237Average$1,994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,307Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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