Award flights from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for AUS→MAA. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $20.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $1,759.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $62.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA) at a glance
- From
- Austin-Bergstrom International, Austin, Texas, United States (AUS)
- To
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 55 of 55 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $20.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +3 more | — | 32 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 48,125 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 55 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6) +8 more | 2 | 50 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 18 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 70,000 pts + $296.80 | 2 stops | Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +1 more | 2 | 42 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 165,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 20 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $50.10 | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +1 more | 9+ | 48 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $347.10 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 7 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 92,500 pts + $425.30 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,660 pts + $148.91 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 34 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,759.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 2 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $269.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 126,836 pts + $83.61Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 30 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air India (AI), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 2 | 48 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest, mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + $81.41Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $11.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 70,000 pts + $296.80 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 166,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 143,528 pts + $84.51 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 126,836 pts + $83.61Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 312,125 pts + $743.00 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $68.40 | 6 | 2 stops | 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 in the observation window. 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.
Best months to fly from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 146,043 · Aeroplan (9 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 143,528 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 126,836 · Aeroplan (13 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 312,125 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (7 dates) | 105,000 · Etihad Guest (6 dates) | 165,000 · Aeroplan (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 100,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 105,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — |
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $20.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $50.10; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $1,759.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $62.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA)
What's the lowest Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $20.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 20:53 UTC for a Nov 15, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 32 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 00:00 UTC). In business class, 70,000 miles + $1,759.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:22 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 32 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 42 dates, premium economy 34 dates, business class 30 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 18 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 2 dates, first class 5 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 55 dates, business class 55 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 20 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 16 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 50 dates, premium economy 48 dates, business class 48 dates, first class 1 date). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (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), United MileagePlus (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 award prices from Austin (AUS) to Chennai (MAA)?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 105,000 miles with Etihad Guest (6 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 100,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.