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$484+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 58 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$993
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$484
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,445
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/198:21 amCMH - MAA
2 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/110:15 amMAA - CMH
2 stops40h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$993
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/259:04 amCMH - MAA
2 stops32h 16mQatar Airways
Tue 9/169:50 pmMAA - CMH
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,150
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/263:00 pmCMH - MAA
3 stops32h 25mLufthansa
Mon 9/151:55 amMAA - CMH
2 stops24h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$1,197
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/249:20 amCMH - MAA
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Thu 9/181:55 amMAA - CMH
2 stops23h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,268
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/86:10 amCMH - MAA
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/213:00 amMAA - CMH
3 stops45h 38mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$1,339
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:22 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops23h 43mBritish Airways
Tue 11/257:35 amMAA - CMH
2 stops25h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,497

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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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Chennai that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 9/19

8:21 am-2:40 am

2 stops32h 49m

Chennai

Wed 10/1

10:15 am-5:39 pm

2 stops40h 54m

$993

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 8/25

9:04 am-2:50 am

2 stops32h 16m

Chennai

Tue 9/16

9:50 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,150

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 8/26

3:00 pm-8:55 am

3 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Mon 9/15

1:55 am-4:48 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$1,197

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 8/24

9:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 20m

Chennai

Thu 9/18

1:55 am-3:33 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,268

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 11/8

6:10 am-1:10 am

2 stops32h 30m

Chennai

Fri 11/21

3:00 am-2:08 pm

3 stops45h 38m

$1,339

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 11/8

7:22 pm-5:35 am

2 stops23h 43m

Chennai

Tue 11/25

7:35 am-10:52 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$1,497

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 7/14

5:05 am-8:10 pm

3 stops53h 35m

$484

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 7/14

12:29 pm-2:50 am

2 stops52h 51m

$780

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 7/17

3:00 pm-8:55 am

3 stops32h 25m

$910

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 7/17

12:29 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 31m

$4,216

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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 June 27, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $939). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to Chennai as you normally would.

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.

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 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,207 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 5 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 Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,150 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Air Canada, starting at $1,197 and $1,268 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 15% 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 $780 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $910 and British Airways from $4,216 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Chennai (average of $939). Flying from Columbus to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to Chennai

Discover the top 5 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,011Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,082Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,118Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,195Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,426Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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