What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to Chennai?

Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to Chennai

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Columbus according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:58 am - 2:35 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

28h 07m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 5:49 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

42h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$950Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Dec 4

8:00 am - 7:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 4:50 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$992Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Dec 3

8:00 am - 7:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 1:50 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

38h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$992Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2

8:00 am - 7:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 7:18 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

31h 58m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$997Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 1

5:00 pm - 2:15 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

23h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 8:04 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

26h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,175Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Feb 23

1:02 pm - 2:50 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

28h 18m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 11:59 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,218Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

7:56 pm - 12:05 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

41h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 6:40 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

32h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,730Lufthansa

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Jan 23

8:03 pm - 11:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

65h 17m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 9:12 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 57m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,791Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 22

3:13 pm - 12:35 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

47h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

2:00 am - 5:53 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

26h 23m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$7,124Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Feb 23

3:13 pm - 12:35 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

47h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

2:00 am - 11:24 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

31h 54m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$7,124Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Feb 24

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11:44 am - 8:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

23h 36m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:40 pm - 4:48 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

34h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,007Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 1

2:29 pm - 3:10 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

27h 11m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 11:59 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20

3:13 pm - 8:25 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

31h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 7:32 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

31h 07m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,078Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20

6:38 am - 8:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

28h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 1:59 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

25h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,078Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20

1:05 pm - 2:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

28h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 11:59 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,219Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

9:03 am - 2:50 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

32h 17m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 6:05 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

23h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,219Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

3:20 pm - 12:10 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

23h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:10 pm - 7:00 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

31h 20m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,875Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 20

4:11 pm - 12:10 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

22h 29m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

5:00 pm - 11:59 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

40h 29m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,961Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 23

2:29 pm - 8:25 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

32h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 9:56 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

27h 21m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$6,991Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Oct 9

3:15 pm - 2:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 8:04 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

25h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$8,713Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Oct 10

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Ethiopian Air flights from Columbus to Chennai

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 14

CMH7:00 amColumbus

31h 40m

2 stops

MAA1:10 amChennai

Dec 15

MAA10:10 amChennai

38h 41m

3 stops

CMH2:21 pmColumbus

$1,460

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Oct 20

CMH4:40 pmColumbus

30h 20m

2 stops

MAA8:30 amChennai

Nov 17

MAA10:10 amChennai

37h 30m

3 stops

CMH1:10 pmColumbus

$1,461

Ethiopian Air

Nov 19

CMH7:00 amColumbus

31h 40m

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Dec 3

MAA10:10 amChennai

38h 41m

3 stops

CMH2:21 pmColumbus

$1,545

Lufthansa flights from Columbus to Chennai

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Lufthansa

Nov 20

CMH7:56 pmColumbus

41h 39m

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MAA12:05 amChennai

Jan 23

MAA9:05 pmChennai

32h 05m

3 stops

CMH6:40 pmColumbus

$1,730

Lufthansa

Sep 14

CMH3:20 pmColumbus

23h 20m

2 stops

MAA12:10 amChennai

Sep 20

MAA9:10 pmChennai

31h 20m

3 stops

CMH7:00 pmColumbus

$1,875

Lufthansa

Sep 17

CMH10:30 amColumbus

36h 55m

3 stops

MAA8:55 amChennai

Sep 30

MAA1:55 amChennai

26h 36m

2 stops

CMH7:01 pmColumbus

$5,771

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Wed 11/18

11:58 am-2:35 am

2 stops28h 07m

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Fri 12/4

9:55 am-5:49 pm

2 stops42h 24m

$950

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Wed 11/18

8:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

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Thu 12/3

9:50 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$992

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 11/18

8:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

9:55 am-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$992

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

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Mon 11/9

8:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

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9:50 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops31h 58m

$997

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Mon 10/26

5:00 pm-2:15 am

2 stops23h 45m

Chennai

Tue 2/23

4:05 am-8:04 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,175

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 9/24

1:02 pm-2:50 am

2 stops28h 18m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

4:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,218

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Fri 11/20

7:56 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 39m

Chennai

Sat 1/23

9:05 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops32h 05m

$1,730

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 12/9

8:03 pm-11:50 pm

3 stops65h 17m

Chennai

Tue 12/22

1:45 am-9:12 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$1,791

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 10/28

3:13 pm-12:35 am

2 stops47h 52m

Chennai

Tue 2/23

2:00 am-5:53 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$7,124

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 10/28

3:13 pm-12:35 am

2 stops47h 52m

Chennai

Wed 2/24

2:00 am-11:24 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$7,124

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,085. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Columbus to Chennai during September average around $1,150.

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The best one-way flight to Chennai from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $653. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $950.

The fastest flight from Columbus to Chennai takes 24h 10m

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How far is Columbus to Chennai by plane?
A flight from Columbus to Chennai will travel around 8610.9 mi. Typically, this will take 24h 10m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Chennai Airport?
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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Columbus to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,034	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,073	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,205	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,222 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,482 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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