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Cheap flights from Iowa to Chennai from ₹ 46,767

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
16 Feb — 23 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 17 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 88,186

One-way from

₹ 46,767

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 188,970
1/3-8/3
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Iowa to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 44m total
  • Iowa to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (₹ 2,399,294 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 577,455 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2026.

Sun 1/305:40
OMA
-
MAA
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/315:45
MAA
-
OMA
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1₹ 88,186
Mon 2/305:00
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/316:10
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops36h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1₹ 90,996
Tue 3/310:04
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/310:00
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 91,086
Sun 1/306:32
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/315:45
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1₹ 91,358
Wed 1/406:19
OMA
-
MAA
2 stops33h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/416:35
MAA
-
OMA
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1₹ 93,624
Mon 16/313:10
CID
-
MAA
2 stops24h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 14/401:55
MAA
-
CID
2 stops30h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/1₹ 93,986
Tue 17/312:16
OMA
-
MAA
2 stops27h 49m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/404:20
MAA
-
OMA
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1₹ 94,983
Thu 24/909:24
OMA
-
MAA
2 stops31h 06m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/903:55
MAA
-
OMA
2 stops30h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1₹ 97,521
Sun 8/206:07
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops32h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/315:45
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1₹ 103,684
Sun 1/318:45
OMA
-
MAA
2 stops41h 50m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/318:00
MAA
-
OMA
3 stops34h 08m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/1₹ 105,406
Sun 8/211:30
DSM
-
MAA
3 stops47h 50m
Lufthansa
Sun 1/318:00
MAA
-
DSM
3 stops39h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 16/1₹ 108,306
Tue 17/318:42
OMA
-
MAA
2 stops42h 53m
Lufthansa
Sat 11/418:00
MAA
-
OMA
3 stops38h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/1₹ 113,201

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 17 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/3

05:40-02:30

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

15:45-13:25

2 stops32h 10m

₹ 88,186

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

05:00-19:55

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

16:10-18:28

2 stops36h 48m

₹ 90,996

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

06:07-08:10

2 stops38h 33m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

15:45-21:51

2 stops41h 36m

₹ 90,996

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

10:04-08:10

2 stops34h 36m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

21:40-18:19

2 stops31h 09m

₹ 91,086

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

06:32-19:55

2 stops25h 53m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

15:45-23:40

2 stops42h 25m

₹ 91,358

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/4

06:19-02:25

2 stops33h 36m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

16:35-00:15

2 stops42h 10m

₹ 93,624

Cedar RapidsChennai

CID - MAA

CIDMAA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 16/3

13:10-00:05

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

01:55-21:43

2 stops30h 18m

₹ 93,986

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 17/3

12:16-02:35

2 stops27h 49m

Chennai

Sat 11/4

04:20-23:55

2 stops30h 05m

₹ 94,983

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/3

18:45-00:05

2 stops41h 50m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

18:00-17:38

3 stops34h 08m

₹ 105,406

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 8/2

11:30-22:50

3 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

18:00-21:41

3 stops39h 11m

₹ 108,306

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Iowa. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Chennai?

    Lufthansa and Qatar Airways can get you from Iowa to Chennai in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 24m. Iowa and Chennai are separated by a distance of 13847 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Chennai one-way?

    ₹ 6,032 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Salam Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jazeera Airways and Air Arabia, with prices starting from ₹ 6,207 and ₹ 6,682, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Chennai?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Chennai are Des Moines - Chennai, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chennai and Cedar Rapids - Chennai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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