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$1,575+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:05 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Sun 11/161:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops31h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$1,575
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:19 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops27h 46mBritish Airways
Mon 11/177:35 amMAA - DSM
2 stops50h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,651
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:05 amDSM - MAA
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/269:10 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$2,171
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/186:00 amDSM - MAA
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/244:05 amMAA - DSM
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$2,403
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/205:40 amDSM - MAA
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/274:10 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$2,450

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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$2,171
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$1,840
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,396
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chennai that are best for you.

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

1:05 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/16

1:50 am-9:32 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$1,575

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:19 pm-5:35 am

2 stops27h 46m

Chennai

Mon 11/17

7:35 am-10:08 pm

2 stops50h 03m

$1,651

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

8:05 am-11:35 pm

3 stops28h 00m

Chennai

Fri 12/26

9:10 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$2,171

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/24

4:05 am-11:48 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$2,403

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

5:40 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 00m

Chennai

Sat 12/27

4:10 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$2,450

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,840

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

2:59 pm-6:30 am

3 stops28h 01m

$2,294

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

8:00 am-12:05 am

3 stops28h 35m

$2,304

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

3:14 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$2,858

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

3:14 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$3,324

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Deals found on 11/3

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Chennai

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 $1,210). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). 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.

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 November 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Chennai. 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,553 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

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.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Chennai can take about 23h 30m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,575. There are 8643 mi between Des Moines and Chennai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Chennai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,176 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Lufthansa, starting at $1,212. Qatar Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,840 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from $2,294 and Air Canada from $2,304 one-way.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,210). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,743). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,176Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,212Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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