Award flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chennai (MAA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for AUH→MAA. Lowest economy: 11,910 miles + $36.80 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business: 26,000 miles + $116.80 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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AUH to MAA at a glance
- From
- Abu Dhabi International, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- To
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qatar Airways (QR), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Oman Air (WY)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chennai (MAA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 11,910 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +1 more | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 14,500 pts + $76.80 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Oman Air (WY) | 9+ | 271 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Oman Air (WY) | — | 321 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 61,700 pts + $75.80 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) | 5 | 39 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 26,000 pts + $116.80 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL), Oman Air (WY) | — | 323 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $245.80 | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Malaysia Airlines (MH) +1 more | 3 | 330 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 135,600 pts + $65.80 | 1 stop | Etihad Airways (EY), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Thai Airways International (TG) | 2 | 45 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 11,910 pts + $36.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 26,000 pts + $116.80 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30,000 pts + $36.80 | — | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 135,600 pts + $65.90 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 11,910 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 330 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 26,000 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly AUH to MAA on points
| Month | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| 11,910 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 26,000 · Flying Blue (6 dates) | |
| 13,272 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (31 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (29 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (28 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (24 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 14,500 · Flying Blue (26 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Etihad Guest (10 dates) | 30,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Abu Dhabi to Chennai award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 11,910 miles + $36.80 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 330 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 12:01 UTC). In business, 26,000 miles + $116.80 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business award space on 6 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 11:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AUH→MAA?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, business 323 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 39 dates, business 45 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 330 dates, business 330 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 271 dates, business 6 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AUH to MAA?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,910 miles with Etihad Guest.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AUH→MAA award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 11,910 miles with Etihad Guest (16 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 26,000 miles with Flying Blue (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.