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$886+ 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 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MAA
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 20, 2026.

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.
Fri 5/18:32 am
CMH
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MAA
2 stops26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/79:55 pm
MAA
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CMH
2 stops26h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$969
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 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/1710:20 am
CMH
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MAA
2 stops30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/244:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops26h 37m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$989
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/302:46 pm
CMH
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MAA
2 stops26h 34m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/53:55 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops41h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,010
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
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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 KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:46 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 44m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/94:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,062
This Qatar 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/14:14 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops23h 46m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/43:40 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops29h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,089
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.
Wed 5/611:18 am
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops29h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/159:55 pm
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,093
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/22:46 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops26h 34m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/94:20 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,102
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.
Wed 1/2112:03 pm
CMH
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MAA
2 stops21h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/2910:00 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops46h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,113
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/221:22 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops24h 13m
Lufthansa
Wed 1/281:50 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops28h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,122
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/231:08 pm
CMH
-
MAA
2 stops24h 27m
Lufthansa
Wed 1/281:50 am
MAA
-
CMH
2 stops28h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,158

Find 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$969
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$886
(KAYAK)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,085
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 5/1

8:32 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Chennai

Tue 7/7

9:55 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops26h 46m

$969

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 2/15

10:32 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 28m

Chennai

Wed 2/25

3:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$973

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sat 2/7

9:20 am-8:10 am

2 stops36h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/25

9:40 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$973

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:06 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 19m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

9:40 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$973

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 4/30

2:46 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 34m

Chennai

Tue 7/7

4:20 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$1,010

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Mon 5/4

2:46 pm-3:00 am

2 stops26h 44m

Chennai

Sun 7/5

3:55 am-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,062

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 2/1

11:12 am-2:30 am

2 stops28h 48m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

3:40 am-7:59 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,089

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 5/6

11:18 am-2:25 am

2 stops29h 37m

Chennai

Wed 7/15

9:55 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,093

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 5/15

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Fri 6/19

4:15 am-9:59 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,113

ColumbusChennai

CMH - MAA

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 6/21

10:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 20m

$886

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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
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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 January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai is 58 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai (average of $984). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 20, 2026.

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 46% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport 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 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa from Columbus Airport to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,720 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,484 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,119, Qatar Airways will fly you from Columbus Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,260 and $1,265, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $539. Users have also found prices from $638 and $701 on Emirates and Lufthansa, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai (average of $984). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,119Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,260Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,265Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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