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$482+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,140
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$482
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,452
From Des Moines to Chennai
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:00 amDSM - MAA
3 stops34h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 10/35:50 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops32h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,140
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:40 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops26h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 10/39:50 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops28h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12$1,144
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:31 amDSM - MAA
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/34:20 amMAA - DSM
2 stops44h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,178
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:10 amDSM - MAA
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 10/49:50 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,186
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/288:55 amDSM - MAA
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 10/54:20 amMAA - DSM
2 stops26h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,198
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/24:04 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops30h 36mQatar Airways
Mon 10/69:50 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,202

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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 August 14, 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 Moines

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Chennai

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-5:15 am

3 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Fri 10/3

5:50 pm-3:24 pm

3 stops32h 04m

$1,140

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

1:40 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Fri 10/3

9:50 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$1,144

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

11:31 am-2:50 am

2 stops28h 49m

Chennai

Fri 10/3

4:20 am-2:23 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,178

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

5:10 am-9:10 am

2 stops41h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/4

9:50 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops36h 10m

$1,186

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

8:55 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 25m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

4:20 am-8:21 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$1,198

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

4:04 pm-9:10 am

2 stops30h 36m

Chennai

Mon 10/6

4:20 am-8:11 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$1,202

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

8:00 am-11:05 pm

3 stops28h 35m

$482

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

1:00 pm-8:55 am

3 stops33h 25m

$740

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-12:10 am

3 stops29h 40m

$745

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

6:12 pm-9:10 am

2 stops28h 28m

$803

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 August 14, 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
3,608 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

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
3,608 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

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
7,317 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Chennai is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,212 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $1,396. Lufthansa is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,212Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,396Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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