Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Columbus Airport?

Flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport: • Economy class • Business Class

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 117,767 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 145,476, a difference of ₹ 27,710. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Columbus Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Chennai to Columbus Airport looking right now?

One-way fares from Chennai to Columbus Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 136,730, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Chennai and Columbus Airport?

Columbus Airport is 9 hours behind Chennai (Eastern Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Columbus Airport (CMH)?

Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 3,239 for economy cars. Top options include: • Payless • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Columbus Airport flight?

Return flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport range from ₹ 104,499 to ₹ 130,643, with an average of ₹ 125,101 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 104,499 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Columbus Airport?

Return flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport typically range from ₹ 104,499 to ₹ 130,643. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 105,810 on British Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Columbus Airport?

British Airways (₹ 105,810) and Lufthansa (₹ 129,249) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Chennai to Columbus Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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₹ 105,810

Typical prices: ₹ 104,499-₹ 130,643

British Airways

Sat 27/1Wed 31/1

MAA - CMH • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

₹ 112,642

Typical prices: ₹ 77,677-₹ 120,356

American Airlines

Fri 12/1

MAA - CMH • 2 stops

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September

Cheapest • 22% price drop

May

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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Columbus

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

07:35 - 21:21MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

48h 16m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

15:02 - 05:35CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

52h 03m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

₹ 105,810British Airways

3+ days ago

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

07:35 - 21:21MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

48h 16m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

15:02 - 05:35CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

52h 03m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

₹ 105,905British Airways

2 days ago

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

07:35 - 22:13MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

49h 08m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:02 - 05:35CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

52h 03m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

₹ 105,999British Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 21 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan

07:35 - 00:53MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

51h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:00 - 05:35CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

37h 05m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

₹ 111,219British Airways

1 day ago

Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan

01:45 - 22:24MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

31h 09m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:10 - 08:40CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

33h 00m3 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 129,249Lufthansa

1 day ago

Thu, 24 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

07:35 - 10:42MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

61h 37m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

19:00 - 05:35CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

48h 05m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

₹ 130,767British Airways

2 days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

07:35 - 10:38MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

61h 33m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

19:00 - 05:35CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

48h 05m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

₹ 130,767British Airways

2 days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

01:45 - 22:24MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

31h 09m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

20:00 - 00:05CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

41h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

₹ 139,972Lufthansa

2 days ago

Sat, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Sep

09:50 - 22:21MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

46h 01m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:20 - 02:30CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

31h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

₹ 140,257Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sat, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Sep

11:00 - 21:12MAA Chennai-CMH Columbus

43h 42m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

15:50 - 00:10CMH Columbus-MAA Chennai

22h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

₹ 145,382Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

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How much is a return flight from Chennai to Columbus Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Columbus Airport departing in January.

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High season	May
Cheapest flight	₹ 105,810

The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in traveller numbers.

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When to book flights from Chennai to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Columbus Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Columbus Airport flight?
Return flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport range from ₹ 104,499 to ₹ 130,643, with an average of ₹ 125,101 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 104,499 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Chennai to Columbus Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Chennai to Columbus Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 136,730, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Columbus Airport (CMH)?
Columbus Airport (CMH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 3,239 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Columbus Airport?
Flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Columbus (CMH).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Chennai to Columbus Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 117,767 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 145,476, a difference of ₹ 27,710.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Columbus Airport?
Columbus Airport is 9 hours behind Chennai (Eastern Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average ₹ 117,767, about ₹ 27,710 less than Friday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Columbus Airport trip for September. Fares historically average ₹ 97,174 return in that month – typically ₹ 72,026 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Columbus Airport.

• Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
• Hampton Inn Columbus-International Airport
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Airport

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