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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from ₹ 47,138

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — MAA
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

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 2 May 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 166,444

Round-trip from

₹ 8,084
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 36% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From Des Moines to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Chennai?

Flights from Des Moines to Chennai lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Chennai in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 97,363.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Chennai (DSM - MAA)?

When flying from Des Moines to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Des Moines and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights travelling from Des Moines to Chennai. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 30/705:00DSM - MAA
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 22/804:20MAA - DSM
2 stops45h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 128,316
Sun 28/709:41DSM - MAA
2 stops30h 39mQatar Airways
Tue 20/804:20MAA - DSM
2 stops49h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 137,493
Mon 5/819:31DSM - MAA
2 stops44h 49mQatar Airways
Tue 27/804:20MAA - DSM
2 stops28h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 140,080
Thu 25/712:32DSM - MAA
2 stops27h 48mQatar Airways
Wed 14/804:05MAA - DSM
2 stops53h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 153,929

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Des Moines and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights travelling from Des Moines to Chennai. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 5/818:50DSM - MAA
3 stops51h 35mLufthansa
Tue 27/817:25MAA - DSM
3 stops38h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 150,675
Sat 15/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Tue 2/720:30MAA - DSM
3 stops35h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 151,426
Mon 5/811:21DSM - MAA
2 stops26h 19mLufthansa
Tue 27/817:25MAA - DSM
3 stops38h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 157,433
Fri 14/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Tue 2/720:30MAA - DSM
3 stops35h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 158,684
Sat 15/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
3 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 164,691
Fri 14/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops36h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
3 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 166,193
Mon 5/811:21DSM - MAA
3 stops35h 04mLufthansa
Mon 26/801:50MAA - DSM
2 stops26h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 171,783
Mon 5/811:21DSM - MAA
2 stops26h 19mLufthansa
Mon 26/801:50MAA - DSM
2 stops30h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 176,956
Sat 10/815:39DSM - MAA
3 stops32h 36mLufthansa
Fri 30/817:25MAA - DSM
3 stops38h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 181,127

Cheap Des Moines to Chennai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Chennai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Des Moines to Chennai in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 15/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Tue 2/720:30MAA - DSM
3 stops35h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 151,426
Fri 14/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Tue 2/720:30MAA - DSM
3 stops35h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 158,684
Fri 14/606:54DSM - MAA
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/705:35MAA - DSM
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/5₹ 161,354
Fri 14/606:54DSM - MAA
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/705:35MAA - DSM
3 stops38h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/5₹ 161,855
Sat 15/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
3 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 164,691
Fri 14/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops36h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
3 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 166,193
Fri 14/611:30DSM - MAA
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
2 stops50h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 234,773
Sat 15/615:10DSM - MAA
2 stops46h 30mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
2 stops50h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 279,825
Sat 15/615:10DSM - MAA
3 stops31h 15mLufthansa
Mon 1/701:50MAA - DSM
2 stops26h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 376,020

Des Moines to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Des Moines to Chennai in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 13/1111:30DSM - MAA
2 stops25h 10mLufthansa
Sat 16/1101:50MAA - DSM
2 stops26h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5₹ 112,965
Wed 13/1115:15DSM - MAA
2 stops41h 25mEmirates
Sun 17/1121:40MAA - DSM
2 stops34h 41mEmirates
Deal found 1/5₹ 113,882
Tue 30/705:00DSM - MAA
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 22/804:20MAA - DSM
2 stops45h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 128,316
Sat 10/808:00DSM - MAA
2 stops50h 00mEmirates
Fri 30/809:50MAA - DSM
2 stops46h 22mEmirates
Deal found 2/5₹ 134,490
Sun 28/709:41DSM - MAA
2 stops30h 39mQatar Airways
Tue 20/804:20MAA - DSM
2 stops49h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 137,493
Mon 5/819:31DSM - MAA
2 stops44h 49mQatar Airways
Tue 27/804:20MAA - DSM
2 stops28h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 140,080
Mon 5/818:50DSM - MAA
3 stops51h 35mLufthansa
Tue 27/817:25MAA - DSM
3 stops38h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 150,675
Sat 15/611:30DSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Tue 2/720:30MAA - DSM
3 stops35h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 2/5₹ 151,426
Thu 25/712:32DSM - MAA
2 stops27h 48mQatar Airways
Wed 14/804:05MAA - DSM
2 stops53h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/5₹ 153,929

One-way flights to Chennai from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Des Moines to Chennai, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Des Moines to Chennai should utilize the search form above.
Mon 5/808:30DSM - MAA
2 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5₹ 47,138
Mon 5/808:30DSM - MAA
3 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5₹ 51,643

Find flights from Des Moines to Chennai within your budget

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 378,894 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

₹ 128,316 - ₹ 199,315

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 30/7

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Thu 22/8

2 stops45h 17m

₹ 128,316

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 10/8

2 stops50h 00m

Chennai

Fri 30/8

2 stops46h 22m

₹ 134,490

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 28/7

2 stops30h 39m

Chennai

Tue 20/8

2 stops49h 01m

₹ 137,493

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 5/8

3 stops51h 35m

Chennai

Tue 27/8

3 stops38h 47m

₹ 150,675

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 15/6

3 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Tue 2/7

3 stops35h 44m

₹ 151,426

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 14/6

2 stops34h 06m

Chennai

Tue 2/7

2 stops29h 00m

₹ 161,354

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 5/8

3 stops70h 15m

Chennai

Mon 26/8

3 stops29h 42m

₹ 178,291

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 30/7

2 stops22h 49m

Chennai

Thu 22/8

3 stops38h 59m

₹ 184,965

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 10/8

2 stops46h 01m

Chennai

Thu 29/8

2 stops26h 32m

₹ 199,315

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 2/5

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Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Chennai is currently ₹ 49,391 while a return flight costs ₹ 158,481. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of ₹ 97). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 119). 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.

January

₹ 9,094

February

₹ 8,510

March

₹ 8,677

April

₹ 8,927

May

₹ 9,678

June

₹ 9,928

July

₹ 8,093

August

₹ 8,510

September

₹ 8,343

October

₹ 8,927

November

₹ 9,177

December

₹ 9,761

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 2 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Chennai, such as Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,450 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.3
Good
14,767 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.0
Good
6,893 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.0
Good
7,726 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,038 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Chennai for under ₹ 128,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Chennai for under ₹ 128,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just ₹ 128,316, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 161,605.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 128,316. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 134,490 and ₹ 150,675, respectively. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Chennai for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does DSM to MAA mean?

    DSM and MAA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to MAA refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 2/5.

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