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$654+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chennai (MAA)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chennai
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 March 23, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/37:05 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:55 pm
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops34h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$960
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:05 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/114:05 pm
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops32h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$982
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:56 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops31h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/144:05 pm
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops40h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$984
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:00 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/94:05 pm
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops40h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$985
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/169:55 pm
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops36h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$1,003
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:09 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops29h 01m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/124:20 am
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops25h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,232
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:10 am
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/309:55 pm
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops36h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,271
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/23:20 pm
DSM
-
MAA
2 stops24h 40m
Emirates
Sat 5/94:05 am
MAA
-
DSM
2 stops27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 3/18$1,407

Find 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 March 23, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$960
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$654
(Etihad Airways)
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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

9:55 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$960

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

8:56 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 24m

Chennai

Thu 5/14

4:05 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$984

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

4:05 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$990

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

11:09 am-2:40 am

2 stops29h 01m

Chennai

Sun 4/12

4:20 am-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$1,232

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops35h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

3:55 am-11:49 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,232

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

7:10 am-8:25 am

2 stops38h 45m

Chennai

Tue 6/30

9:55 pm-12:08 am

2 stops36h 43m

$1,271
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

4:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,407

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

8:03 pm-11:45 am

3 stops29h 12m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

7:00 pm-7:33 pm

3 stops35h 03m

$1,807
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

8:56 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$654

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 15m

$655

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Deals found on 3/22

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Chennai can take about 29h 01m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,232. There are 8643 mi between Des Moines and Chennai.

  • 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 vacation 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.

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