Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA) flights
An economy award from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA) starts at 25,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $135.40. One airline flies nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA): Lufthansa. The two airports are 4,719 miles (7,594 km) apart. Lufthansa is in Star Alliance. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru and more.
How many miles FRA to MAA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 25,000 | $135.40–156.40 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 29,500 | $170.40–1,161.40 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 32,500 | $170.40–1,161.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 35,000 | $120.40–1,231.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 40,000 | $170.40–1,161.40 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 42,500 | $138.40–159.40 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 44,500 | $170.40–1,161.40 |
| United MileagePlusOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $110.40–131.40 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 70,000 | $165.20–1,076.20 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from FRA to MAA
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book FRA to MAA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Lufthansa
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Lufthansa
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Lufthansa
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Lufthansa
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Lufthansa
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Lufthansa
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Lufthansa
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Lufthansa
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Lufthansa
- United MileagePlusBooks Lufthansa
FRA to MAA with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mumbai (BOM)Air India the whole way
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)Lufthansa, then IndiGo, Alliance Air and 1 more9I
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)Lufthansa, then IndiGo and Air India Express
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way
J9 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
3L - Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
- Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
FRA to MAA: common questions
How many miles does FRA to MAA cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $135.40. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (29,500), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (32,500) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FRA to MAA?
Lufthansa (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chennai (MAA).
How far is Frankfurt from Chennai by plane?
Frankfurt (FRA) and Chennai (MAA) are 4,719 miles (7,594 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book FRA to MAA award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Frankfurt and Chennai?
The most direct connections are through Mumbai (BOM), Hyderabad (HYD), Bengaluru (BLR), Muscat (MCT) and Sharjah (SHJ). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air India through Mumbai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.