$671+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Sep 18 — Sep 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ChennaiExplore 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 19, 2026.
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 19, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/110:35 am -
2 stops29h 45m
Thu 10/89:55 pm -
2 stops36h 33m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,052
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/3010:35 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Wed 10/710:15 am -
2 stops43h 11m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,057
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/292:44 pm -
2 stops37h 26m
Tue 10/610:15 am -
2 stops48h 13m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,076
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/36:41 am -
2 stops33h 39m
Wed 10/74:20 am -
2 stops28h 53m
Deal found 8/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,316
This ubfly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 ubfly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2911:27 am -
3 stops26h 13m
Mon 10/51:55 am -
3 stops26h 23m
Deal found 8/15![Air Canada logo]()
$1,578
Best flights from Des Moines to ChennaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/17:05 am -
2 stops38h 50m
Thu 10/89:55 pm -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 8/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,056
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:41 am -
2 stops33h 29m
Wed 10/74:20 am -
2 stops30h 24m
Deal found 8/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,316
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/3010:35 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Wed 10/710:15 am -
2 stops43h 11m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,057
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/292:44 pm -
2 stops37h 26m
Tue 10/610:15 am -
2 stops48h 13m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,076
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/13:02 pm -
2 stops24h 58m
Thu 10/810:05 pm -
2 stops34h 40m
Deal found 8/17![Emirates logo]()
$5,257
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to ChennaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai. Data last updated August 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai. Data last updated August 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/292:44 pm -
2 stops37h 26m
Tue 10/610:15 am -
2 stops48h 13m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,076
This ubfly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 ubfly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2911:27 am -
3 stops26h 13m
Mon 10/51:55 am -
3 stops26h 23m
Deal found 8/15![Air Canada logo]()
$1,578
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/3010:35 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Wed 10/710:15 am -
2 stops43h 11m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,057
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/306:00 am -
3 stops31h 40m
Tue 10/61:55 am -
3 stops26h 23m
Deal found 8/16![Air Canada logo]()
$1,585
One-way flights from Des Moines to ChennaiSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
This Etihad 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2810:35 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$671
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/110:35 am -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$681
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/292:44 pm -
2 stops37h 26m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$753
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/11:24 pm -
3 stops33h 01m
Deal found 8/16![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,032
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:24 pm -
3 stops33h 01m
Deal found 8/15![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,033
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/293:11 pm -
2 stops24h 49m
Deal found 8/15![Emirates logo]()
$1,121
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/13:11 pm -
2 stops42h 49m
Deal found 8/17![Emirates logo]()
$2,117
This Emirates 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/283:11 pm -
2 stops30h 24m
Deal found 8/14![Emirates logo]()
$2,600
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 August 19, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Indian Eagle 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Indian Eagle 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,052 (Etihad Airways) |
One-way from | $671 (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 August 19, 2026.
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Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
7:05 am-8:25 am
2 stops38h 50m
Chennai
Thu 10/8
9:55 pm-1:30 pm
2 stops26h 05m
$1,056
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Wed 9/30
10:35 am-8:25 am
2 stops35h 20m
Chennai
Wed 10/7
10:15 am-6:56 pm
2 stops43h 11m
$1,057
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
2:44 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops37h 26m
Chennai
Tue 10/6
10:15 am-11:58 pm
2 stops48h 13m
$1,076
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Sat 10/3
6:41 am-2:40 am
2 stops33h 29m
Chennai
Wed 10/7
4:20 am-12:14 am
2 stops30h 24m
$1,316
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
3:02 pm-2:30 am
2 stops24h 58m
Chennai
Thu 10/8
10:05 pm-10:15 pm
2 stops34h 40m
$5,257
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Mon 9/28
10:35 am-8:25 am
2 stops35h 20m
$671
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
10:35 am-2:50 am
2 stops29h 45m
$681
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
2:44 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops37h 26m
$753
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
1:24 pm-8:55 am
3 stops33h 01m
$1,032
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesChennai
DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai
DSMMAA
Des Moines
Tue 9/29
3:11 pm-2:30 am
2 stops24h 49m
$1,121
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Indian Eagle to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle >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 Indian Eagle the most. Indian Eagle 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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