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$919+ 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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,317
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$919
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,212
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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 April 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/304:05 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops30h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 12/239:50 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,317
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/303:35 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops42h 25mEmirates
Mon 12/223:45 amMAA - DSM
2 stops29h 21mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$1,338
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:45 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops51h 40mLufthansa
Sat 6/287:50 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops32h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,520
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/129:37 amDSM - MAA
2 stops36h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1910:05 amMAA - DSM
2 stops37h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,764
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/302:00 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops28h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 12/237:35 amMAA - DSM
2 stops26h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,871

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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 April 29, 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

Tue 9/30

4:05 pm-9:10 am

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Tue 12/23

9:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,317

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

3:35 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Chennai

Mon 12/22

3:45 am-9:36 pm

2 stops29h 21m

$1,338

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

6:45 pm-8:55 am

3 stops51h 40m

Chennai

Sat 6/28

7:50 pm-5:49 pm

3 stops32h 29m

$1,520

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

9:37 am-8:30 am

2 stops36h 23m

Chennai

Thu 6/19

10:05 am-1:28 pm

2 stops37h 53m

$1,764

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

2:00 pm-5:10 am

3 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 12/23

7:35 am-10:06 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$1,871

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

8:00 am-12:10 am

3 stops29h 40m

$919

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

12:59 pm-2:50 am

2 stops27h 21m

$1,125

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

3:38 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 22m

$1,386

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 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 April 29, 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.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,044 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,835 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $1,317 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Lufthansa, starting at $1,338 and $1,432 round-trip. Qatar Airways is 17% 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 $919 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,125 and Emirates from $1,386 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,212Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,396Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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