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$478+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MAA
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 October 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(oojo)

One-way from

$507
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,026
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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 October 14, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/2410:28 amDTW - MAA
2 stops42h 42mAir India
Thu 12/48:00 amMAA - DTW
2 stops49h 27mAir India
Deal found 10/13$935
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/49:00 amDTW - MAA
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/193:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops30h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$938
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:12 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/67:10 amMAA - DTW
3 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$941
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/12:31 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops48h 59mAir India
Fri 11/73:45 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops32h 21mAir India
Deal found 10/13$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 11/122:31 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops37h 39mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/213:45 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops40h 56mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/13$945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 11/103:12 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops41h 28mAir India
Mon 11/249:00 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops36h 34mAir India
Deal found 10/12$946
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:00 amDTW - MAA
2 stops36h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/236:15 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$947
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/109:39 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops36h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/233:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$954
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Wed 10/2212:16 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops40h 49mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/283:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops51h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/13$960
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:05 amDTW - MAA
2 stops46h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/203:45 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops53h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/14$963

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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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Chennai that are best for you.

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Detroit

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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/12

11:39 am-2:40 pm

2 stops40h 31m

Chennai

Sun 2/1

3:45 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$984

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Thu 12/4

9:40 pm-7:26 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$1,011

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

3:12 pm-2:30 am

2 stops48h 48m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$1,019

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

3:12 pm-2:30 am

2 stops48h 48m

Chennai

Sun 2/1

3:45 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$1,019

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops46h 40m

Chennai

Wed 1/28

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$1,046

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops34h 00m

Chennai

Wed 1/28

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$1,057

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops34h 00m

Chennai

Sun 2/1

3:45 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$1,057

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

11:39 am-2:30 am

2 stops28h 21m

Chennai

Mon 1/26

3:55 am-11:56 pm

2 stops54h 31m

$1,072

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

7:15 pm-6:35 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

Fri 11/28

8:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,086

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Sat 12/6

10:00 am-12:26 pm

2 stops36h 56m

$1,102

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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 Detroit to Chennai in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Chennai. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Chennai is 60 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.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chennai (average of $893). Flying from Detroit to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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 DTT to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 October 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Detroit to Chennai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chennai. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 October 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Lufthansa 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,647 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
3,647 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,647 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,279 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,647 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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
7,484 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,647 reviews

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Chennai?

    For as low as $984, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Detroit in 40h 31m. The distance between Detroit and Chennai is about 8475 mi.

  • 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 Qatar Airways, from $946, and Etihad Airways, from $974. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chennai (average of $893). Flying from Detroit to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,461). 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Chennai

Discover the top 8 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$824Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$974Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,183Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,205Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,225Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,257Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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