What airlines fly to Chennai?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways 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 60% 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.

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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Columbus to Chennai

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As of November 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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7:45 am - 8:10 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

26h 55m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 3:20 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

26h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,063Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 21

11:10 am - 2:35 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

28h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 10:05 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

28h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,103Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 28

11:26 am - 8:05 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

34h 09m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 6:48 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

43h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,113Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 21

10:22 am - 7:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

22h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 4:56 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

40h 31m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,124Etihad Airways

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 16

4:30 pm - 2:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

24h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:55 am - 11:22 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

28h 57m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,160Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 13

4:30 pm - 2:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

24h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:55 am - 6:36 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

24h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,160Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 11

3:42 pm - 8:10 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

29h 58m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 am - 1:20 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

36h 45m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,219Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 16

7:00 am - 1:10 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

31h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 am - 2:14 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

38h 39m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,224Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 16

2:45 pm - 8:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

32h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 11:36 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

39h 06m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,598Lufthansa

Sun, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 11

2:45 pm - 8:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

31h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 11:53 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

36h 18m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,656Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 14

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

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

3:55 am - 10:01 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

28h 36m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,408Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 30

8:02 am - 7:50 pmCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 18m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 1:14 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

37h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,470Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Dec 1

2:46 pm - 2:30 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 14m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 10:01 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 16m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,494Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 29

2:58 pm - 2:15 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 10:01 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

29h 16m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,534Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 29

2:46 pm - 2:35 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

25h 19m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 2:12 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

26h 52m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,548Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 1

2:58 pm - 2:15 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:43 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

26h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,615Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 30

8:02 am - 2:35 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

32h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 10:01 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

28h 36m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,888Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 28

7:56 pm - 8:40 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

50h 14m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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

29h 57m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,176Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 28

9:30 am - 12:05 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

52h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

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

29h 57m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,342Air India

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 28

6:10 am - 1:10 amCMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

32h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 6:42 pmMAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

51h 02m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,680Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 29

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Qatar Airways flights from Columbus to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Mar 21

CMH4:30 pmColumbus

24h 15m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Apr 14

MAA4:20 amChennai

25h 40m

2 stops

CMH8:30 pmColumbus

$1,160

Qatar Airways

Mar 23

CMH12:16 pmColumbus

28h 29m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Apr 12

MAA4:20 amChennai

23h 46m

2 stops

CMH6:36 pmColumbus

$1,169

Qatar Airways

Feb 5

CMH1:53 pmColumbus

25h 52m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Feb 18

MAA4:05 amChennai

26h 16m

2 stops

CMH7:51 pmColumbus

$1,171

Etihad Airways flights from Columbus to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

Jan 13

CMH11:10 amColumbus

28h 55m

2 stops

MAA2:35 amChennai

Jan 28

MAA3:55 amChennai

28h 40m

2 stops

CMH10:05 pmColumbus

$1,103

Etihad Airways

Mar 3

CMH10:42 amColumbus

22h 38m

2 stops

MAA7:50 pmChennai

Mar 17

MAA3:55 amChennai

27h 03m

2 stops

CMH9:28 pmColumbus

$1,124

Etihad Airways

Mar 2

CMH5:41 pmColumbus

39h 39m

2 stops

MAA7:50 pmChennai

Mar 17

MAA3:55 amChennai

27h 03m

2 stops

CMH9:28 pmColumbus

$1,128

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Thu 4/1

7:45 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 4/21

9:55 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,063

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 1/13

11:10 am-2:35 am

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Thu 1/28

3:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$1,103

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 2/2

11:26 am-8:05 am

2 stops34h 09m

Chennai

Sun 2/21

9:55 am-6:48 pm

2 stops43h 23m

$1,113

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Wed 3/3

10:22 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 58m

Chennai

Tue 3/16

9:55 am-4:56 pm

2 stops40h 31m

$1,124

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 3/30

4:30 pm-2:40 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Tue 4/13

3:55 am-11:22 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,160

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CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 3/30

4:30 pm-2:40 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Sun 4/11

3:55 am-6:36 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$1,160

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Tue 3/2

3:42 pm-8:10 am

3 stops29h 58m

Chennai

Tue 3/16

10:05 am-1:20 pm

3 stops36h 45m

$1,219

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 2/4

7:00 am-1:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Tue 2/16

10:05 am-2:14 pm

3 stops38h 39m

$1,224

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Sun 3/21

2:45 pm-8:40 am

3 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Sun 4/11

6:00 pm-11:36 pm

3 stops39h 06m

$1,598

ColumbusChennai

CMH Columbus - MAA Chennai

CMHMAA

Columbus

Thu 3/4

2:45 pm-8:40 am

3 stops31h 25m

Chennai

Sun 3/14

9:05 pm-11:53 pm

3 stops36h 18m

$1,656

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,346 to $1,410.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,063.

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 February is your next best option. Flight prices from Columbus to Chennai during February average around $1,167.

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Best Price Found	$592
Fastest flight time	24h 07m
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from Columbus in the past 72 hours is $592. The best round-trip flight deal from Columbus to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,063.

The fastest flight from Columbus to Chennai takes 24h 07m

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus to Chennai.

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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 07m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus to Chennai Airport?
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As of November 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 1,557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,067	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,205	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,298 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,537 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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