Award flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for CMH→MAA. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $20.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 300,000 miles + $46.80 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 95,000 miles + $259.50 (Etihad Guest). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $51.20 (United MileagePlus).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA) at a glance
- From
- John Glenn Columbus International, Columbus, Ohio, United States (CMH)
- To
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), SWISS (LX), Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines (TK) and 1 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Feb 2027
- Most dates with space
- 9 of 9 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, business class)
- 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), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 8 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 48,125 pts + $293.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $76.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 8 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $51.20 | 3 stops | Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $347.70 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,660 pts + $129.91 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 95,000 pts + $259.50Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $46.80 | 3 stops | Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 485,023 pts + $83.51 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest and United MileagePlus.
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 | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 157,965 pts + $101.81 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $303.00Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80Mixed cabin | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $46.80 | 1 | 3 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.
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 | — | — |
| 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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Search Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)How many miles you need from Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)
- 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 + $51.20; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 300,000 miles + $46.80, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 95,000 miles + $259.50 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)
What's the lowest Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $20.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 18, 2026, 03:48 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 19:24 UTC). In business class, 300,000 miles + $46.80 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 8, 2026, 02:21 UTC for a Nov 19, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 15:50 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 95,000 miles + $259.50 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 8 dates, premium economy 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 8 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 9 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 6 dates, business class 1 date, first class 1 date); Etihad Guest (economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 7 dates, premium economy 7 dates, business class 7 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Columbus (CMH) to Chennai (MAA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.