Chennai

$656+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
may. 4 — may. 111
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Columbus to Chennai with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 (CMH) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,309
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$656
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,269
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbus-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Columbus-Chennai flights.
From Columbus to Chennai
One-way flight from Columbus to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find 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 abril 29, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/2712:22 pmCMH - MAA
3 stops35h 03mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/12:35 pmMAA - CMH
3 stops41h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,309
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/2710:39 amCMH - MAA
2 stops28h 01mLufthansa
mar. 7/17:50 pmMAA - CMH
3 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,383
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/169:30 amCMH - MAA
2 stops27h 55mAir Canada
mié. 1/211:45 amMAA - CMH
2 stops29h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,384
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/2710:39 amCMH - MAA
Nonstop28h 01mUndisclosed Carrier
mar. 7/19:50 amMAA - CMH
Nonstop35h 29mUndisclosed Carrier
Deal found 4/29$1,407
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
vie. 7/188:00 amCMH - MAA
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
vie. 8/223:55 amMAA - CMH
2 stops29h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,448
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.
jue. 6/512:21 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops29h 39mBritish Airways
jue. 7/105:35 amMAA - CMH
2 stops39h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,477
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sáb. 5/106:12 amCMH - MAA
2 stops33h 28mEthiopian Air
dom. 8/32:45 amMAA - CMH
3 stops44h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$1,965
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 6/35:53 pmCMH - MAA
2 stops23h 07mEmirates
vie. 7/114:00 amMAA - CMH
2 stops26h 24mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$2,694
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/48:50 amCMH - MAA
2 stops29h 55mCathay Pacific
mar. 8/191:30 amMAA - CMH
2 stops28h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$7,699

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

mar. 5/27

12:22 pm-8:55 am

3 stops35h 03m

Chennai

mar. 7/1

2:35 pm-10:07 pm

3 stops41h 02m

$1,309

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

mar. 5/27

10:39 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 01m

Chennai

mar. 7/1

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops30h 30m

$1,383

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

mar. 5/27

10:39 am-12:10 am

Nonstop28h 01m

Chennai

mar. 7/1

9:50 am-11:49 am

Nonstop35h 29m

$1,407

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

lun. 6/2

7:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

mié. 7/9

1:55 am-3:33 pm

2 stops47h 08m

$1,435

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

vie. 7/18

8:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

vie. 8/22

3:55 am-12:22 am

2 stops29h 57m

$1,448

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

jue. 6/5

12:21 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 39m

Chennai

jue. 7/10

5:35 am-11:49 am

2 stops39h 44m

$1,477

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

sáb. 5/10

6:12 am-1:10 am

2 stops33h 28m

Chennai

dom. 8/3

2:45 am-2:14 pm

3 stops44h 59m

$1,965

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

mar. 6/3

5:53 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 07m

Chennai

vie. 7/11

4:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$2,694

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

lun. 8/4

8:50 am-12:15 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

mar. 8/19

1:30 am-8:11 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$7,699

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

lun. 7/7

8:50 am-5:15 am

2 stops34h 55m

$663

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

Showing 1-10 of 13 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Chennai in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Columbus Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 abril 29, 2025.

When flying from Columbus Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 abril 29, 2025.

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

BOS - HKG

It would have been nice to understand the dates of takeoff! We missed our flight and now have to pay an extra $454.00 Very stressful and not easy to check in or get information

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 Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,379, Lufthansa will fly you from Columbus Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Undisclosed Carrier and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,407 and $1,435, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Columbus Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Columbus Airport?

Book flights to Columbus Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mahabalipuram
Vellore

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Columbus to Chennai

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 abril 29, 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$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,522Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.