Chennai

$381+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MAA
Jul 27 — Aug 31
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:40 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops31h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 9/267:05 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops40h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/24$731
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:40 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops38h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 11/1412:15 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops27h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/25$732
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:45 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops37h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 8/241:00 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops34h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/23$951
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/235:30 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops23h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/79:40 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/25$960
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:45 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops37h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 8/154:45 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops31h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/25$962
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 9/209:45 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops36h 10m
Oman Air
Tue 10/208:15 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops32h 10m
Oman Air
Deal found 6/24$985
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/137:55 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops31h 55m
Oman Air
Sat 11/287:20 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops44h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 6/24$990
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Mon 8/246:05 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops40h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/144:05 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops39h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/22$999
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 8/316:05 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/184:05 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops26h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,021
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 9/176:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops47h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/34:05 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops29h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,022

Find flight deals from Detroit to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 June 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$731
(Virgin Atlantic)

One-way from

$381
(Virgin Atlantic)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,655
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit (DTT)-Chennai flights.
From Detroit (DTT) to Chennai
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($223 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/27

6:45 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Chennai

Sat 8/15

4:45 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$964

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Chennai

Sat 10/3

4:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,022

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

5:00 pm-2:50 am

2 stops48h 20m

Chennai

Fri 8/21

4:20 am-6:46 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,534

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

11:43 am-2:50 am

2 stops53h 37m

Chennai

Wed 8/19

4:20 am-11:56 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$1,534

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

10:25 am-2:50 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chennai

Fri 8/28

4:20 am-6:46 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,673

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/1

7:51 pm-2:50 am

2 stops45h 29m

Chennai

Sat 8/22

4:20 am-6:46 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,684

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/15

7:51 pm-2:50 am

2 stops45h 29m

Chennai

Fri 7/24

4:20 am-8:46 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$1,693

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops35h 10m

Chennai

Thu 7/23

4:05 am-9:34 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,764

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/30

6:45 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Wed 8/12

4:20 am-11:56 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$1,772
Quickest round-trip

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

10:35 pm-10:05 am

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Sun 7/19

8:15 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,777

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/24

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Chennai in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice 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 Detroit-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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 Detroit-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 Detroit to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chennai (average of $793). Flying from Detroit to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chennai?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Chennai?

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Chennai is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andLufthansa from Detroit 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.

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Chennai?

    For as low as $964, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Chennai from Detroit in 37h 50m. The distance between Detroit and Chennai is about 8475 mi. 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 Detroit to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Chennai round-trip from $824. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $940, and Qatar Airways, from $940. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $446. Users have also found prices from $497 and $543 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chennai (average of $793). Flying from Detroit to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,163). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$824Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$940Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$940Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$1,000Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$1,048Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$1,097Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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