Cheap Flights from Columbus to Madras
Cheap Flights from Columbus to Madras
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus to Madras? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbus to Madras vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000–49,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbus to Madras for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
CMH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $20.6
2026-11-26
CMH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $20.6
2026-11-27
CMH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $20.6
2026-12-02
CMH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $20.6
2026-11-22
CMH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $26.2
2026-11-26
CMH - MAA
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 49,500 Pts + $8.6
Columbus to Madras flight facts
Distance
8,617 mi
13,868 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 17h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+10h 30m
Madras is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in Madras
MAA · Chennai Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Akron - Madras · Akron is 99 mi from Columbus
Flights Cleveland - Madras · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Flights Detroit - Madras · Detroit is 155 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to Madras
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chennai (India)
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
From Pts or $119
Chennai (India)
Hyatt Regency Chennai
From Pts or $156
Chennai (India)
Park Hyatt Chennai
From Pts or $186
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbus to Madras depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbus to Madras.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to Madras.
Columbus and Madras are about 8,617 miles (13,868 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,617-mile straight-line distance takes about 17h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Madras is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). Arrivals in Madras: Chennai Intl (MAA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Madras, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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