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$434+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MAA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$952
(oojo)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,086
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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 27, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:05 amDTW - MAA
2 stops23h 05mAir India
Tue 12/169:10 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops36h 17mAir India
Deal found 10/25$958
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/2811:57 amDTW - MAA
2 stops40h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/183:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$970
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/1210:42 amDTW - MAA
3 stops35h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/163:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$981
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1012:58 pmDTW - MAA
3 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2712:15 amMAA - DTW
3 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$991
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 12/27:45 amDTW - MAA
2 stops25h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/103:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops53h 32mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,012
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops27h 20mKLM
Sun 2/158:30 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops27h 45mKLM
Deal found 10/25$1,040
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/274:55 pmDTW - MAA
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/99:40 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$1,074
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:00 amDTW - MAA
2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/193:45 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops30h 57mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/25$1,079

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

6:25 pm-7:50 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Fri 2/13

10:30 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,031

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

8:45 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Tue 2/17

9:40 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops35h 47m

$1,040

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

8:45 am-8:10 am

2 stops36h 55m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

3:55 am-11:56 pm

2 stops54h 31m

$1,046

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops32h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

10:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,055

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

6:15 pm-6:35 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

Sun 11/30

8:30 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,092

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

4:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Thu 2/12

1:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,344

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

6:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Sat 12/6

11:15 pm-7:52 pm

3 stops31h 07m

$1,354

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

4:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 1/28

1:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,404

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

4:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

6:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,439

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

4:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

1:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,439

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 24, 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of $896). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 27, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai, such as Emirates, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,392 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in 24h 40m. Fly via KLM or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8475 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chennai. 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $824. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $946 and $972, respectively. Air India is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of $896). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$824Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,205Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,226Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,257Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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