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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Chennai (CMH-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Chennai

Fri, Sep 19 - Wed, Oct 1
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10:43 am - 8:10 pmCMH-MAA
23h 57m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 1:48 pmMAA-CMH
25h 18m2 stops
Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 29
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2:29 pm - 10:10 amCMH-MAA
34h 11m3 stops
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11:45 am - 1:48 pmMAA-CMH
35h 33m2 stops
$1,062
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Thu, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 1
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2:29 pm - 10:10 amCMH-MAA
34h 11m3 stops
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7:50 pm - 1:48 pmMAA-CMH
27h 28m2 stops
$1,070
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Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 15
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4:27 pm - 8:55 amCMH-MAA
30h 58m3 stops
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1:55 am - 4:48 pmMAA-CMH
24h 23m2 stops
$1,196Lufthansa
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 20
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2:17 pm - 12:10 amCMH-MAA
24h 23m2 stops
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1:55 am - 6:56 pmMAA-CMH
26h 31m2 stops
$1,204Lufthansa
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Sun, Jul 6 - Fri, Jul 11
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10:15 am - 2:50 amCMH-MAA
31h 05m2 stops
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3:55 am - 7:05 pmMAA-CMH
24h 40m2 stops
$1,416Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jul 6 - Sat, Jul 12
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12:52 pm - 2:50 amCMH-MAA
28h 28m2 stops
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4:20 am - 7:05 pmMAA-CMH
24h 15m2 stops
$1,422Qatar Airways
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 16
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4:06 pm - 3:30 amCMH-MAA
25h 54m2 stops
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7:05 am - 10:39 amMAA-CMH
37h 04m3 stops
$1,494British Airways
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 16
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4:06 pm - 3:30 amCMH-MAA
25h 54m2 stops
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7:30 pm - 5:25 pmMAA-CMH
31h 25m3 stops
$1,543British Airways
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
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9:30 am - 12:05 amCMH-MAA
28h 05m2 stops
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1:50 am - 8:56 pmMAA-CMH
29h 36m3 stops
$1,605Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Columbus to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbus, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $1,105 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,869 and $1,601 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$488
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Chennai flights

  • Do I need to get a visa before I fly to Chennai?

    For any purpose of entry or exit from India, it is mandatory for all U.S. citizens to possess a valid passport along with a valid Indian visa. Failure to have the appropriate documents or the correct visa type may result in denial of entry into India. U.S. citizens planning to visit India for tourism purposes, with a stay duration of less than 60 days, can apply for an eVisa at least four days prior to their intended arrival.

  • Is there an airline that will supervise my kids flying alone?

    American Airlines offers an Unaccompanied Minor service for kids aged 5 to 14 and optionally for kids from 15 to 17. Some highlights of the service include early boarding, where kids meet their flight attendants, kids-only lounges in some airports, a complimentary Kids Kit with snacks and activities, and an air escort to assist children with layovers and upon arrival at their final destination.

  • If I want an airline that focuses on environmental issues, what is a good option?

    British Airways is firmly dedicated to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Recognizing the complexity of this challenge, the airline has developed a comprehensive roadmap consisting of a variety of initiatives. In the short term, British Airways prioritizes improving operational efficiency, investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, and actively supporting carbon offset projects. These measures collectively contribute to their overarching goal of sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

  • What is a good reason to consider upgrading my ticket on Air Canada?

    Air Canada Signature Service provides passengers with a high-end travel experience that encompasses the Air Canada Signature Class cabin. This service ensures a smooth airport experience through dedicated check-in counters, expedited security clearance, access to luxurious lounges, exclusive boarding lanes, priority baggage handling, and other additional perks. Onboard, Air Canada Signature Class customers receive exclusive service and access to a variety of amenities, resulting in an extraordinary journey.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai was $488 for a one-way ticket and $993 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Columbus.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Columbus?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Columbus to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Chennai, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,368 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,443 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Chennai

  • A quick and easy way to get to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is to ride on the COTA Line 7 bus from the station at E Long St. & Cleveland Ave., which will take you to the airport in about 45 minutes.
  • With no nonstop flights on this trip, some layovers you may find on your trip include Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
  • On United Airlines, you can bring one full-sized carry-on bag measuring 9 x 14 x 22 inches plus one personal item measuring 9 x 10 x 17 inches, with no weight limits for either bag. If you are traveling on a Basic Economy ticket, your personal item will be the only item you can bring on board.
  • When traveling with Lufthansa, please be aware that the checked bags must adhere to certain guidelines. The linear dimensions of the bags should not exceed 62 inches, and their weight should not surpass 50 lb. However, for passengers traveling in First or Business Class, the weight limit for checked bags is increased to 70 lb.
  • If you plan to travel with Delta Air Lines and bring a golf bag, the weight of the golf bag can't be more than 50 lb, or an additional fee for excess weight will be charged accordingly. Furthermore, you cannot bring a bag with outside linear dimensions exceeding 115 inches.

Top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3267 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.3Crew
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

The crew was exceptionally polite and caring. The plane was comfortable. Great experience. Will fly more on Air India because of this experience.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

Was 3 hrs delayed and my poor friend I met in Barcelona was waiting at airport for 3 hrs. Dallas airport was awful

The internet was horrible. Plus they charged me $25 for service that didn't work which should have been free since I'm Concierge Key. The flight attendant Rick Young was excellent. Greeted me by name and very attentive.

Not good. First time flying AA in years and won’t be doing so again. We departed late and missed our connecting flight to Barcelona. As a result we missed the first two days of a Mediterranean cruise. No reason given for the delay. Got rerouted from JFK to Heathrow and then to Barcelona. Flight to Heathrow was delayed causing us to miss the flight to Barcelona again. Routed then to Palmero where we had to purchase transportation and a 2 night hotel stay to pick up the cruise there. Probably cost us $2k plus.

My flights were great and the crew on them was lovely especially the London to Barcelona flight as Al & AJ were so amazingly nice. I wish they would be my crew always as they have the best customer service. Sadly both flights were delayed the first one from Vegas was because they clearly loaded the cargo wrong the plane was off balance making us 2 hours late. This made me miss my connection and sadly it was challenging rebooking while I was on the flight. I will never use Kayak again as there was no customer service number or live chat and you rebooked me on a flight 2 days later. I had my mom call BA to change it which she did after spending an hour on hold. This should not be so difficult. My second flight was an hour delayed due to not being able to disconnect the bridge from the plane but I did finally make it home.

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