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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from ₹ 78,784

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Thu 6/1116:02DSM - MAA
2 stops26h 03mBritish Airways
Mon 10/1107:35MAA - DSM
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/10₹ 125,896
Thu 6/1115:41DSM - MAA
2 stops47h 09mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1103:25MAA - DSM
2 stops31h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/10₹ 129,514
Sat 13/1211:35DSM - MAA
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1220:30MAA - DSM
3 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10₹ 136,307
Thu 6/1113:05DSM - MAA
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Sun 9/1101:50MAA - DSM
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 29/10₹ 138,954
Mon 22/1218:46DSM - MAA
3 stops50h 29mLufthansa
Thu 15/118:00MAA - DSM
3 stops39h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 27/10₹ 139,483
Tue 23/1218:46DSM - MAA
3 stops64h 34mLufthansa
Thu 15/118:00MAA - DSM
3 stops39h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 27/10₹ 139,836
Wed 24/1211:35DSM - MAA
2 stops49h 00mLufthansa
Thu 15/118:00MAA - DSM
3 stops39h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 27/10₹ 141,159

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 136,307

One-way from

₹ 78,784

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 133,660
KLM
  • KLM
  • 13/12-20/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 69h 31m total
  • Des Moines to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Des Moines to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,618,282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 385,208 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

11:35-12:55

3 stops37h 50m

Chennai

Sat 20/12

20:30-16:41

3 stops31h 41m

₹ 136,307

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 22/12

18:46-08:45

3 stops50h 29m

Chennai

Thu 15/1

18:00-21:50

3 stops39h 20m

₹ 139,483

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 23/12

18:46-22:50

3 stops64h 34m

Chennai

Thu 15/1

18:00-21:50

3 stops39h 20m

₹ 139,836

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 24/12

11:35-00:05

2 stops49h 00m

Chennai

Thu 15/1

18:00-21:50

3 stops39h 20m

₹ 141,159

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 21/12

18:46-00:05

3 stops41h 49m

Chennai

Wed 14/1

01:50-21:50

2 stops31h 30m

₹ 150,335

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

09:31-04:55

3 stops31h 54m

Chennai

Fri 19/12

18:00-13:55

3 stops31h 25m

₹ 167,185

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 15/12

06:35-04:55

3 stops34h 50m

₹ 82,225

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 20/12

08:00-00:05

3 stops28h 35m

₹ 83,107

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 9/12

11:35-08:45

3 stops33h 40m

₹ 83,725

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

11:35-08:45

3 stops33h 40m

₹ 138,160

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of ₹ 106,752). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 153,775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Airlines like Lufthansa fly from Des Moines to Chennai in about 50h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 13910 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of ₹ 106,752). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 153,775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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