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$388+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MAA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chennai are usually found in April or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chennai

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$996
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$388
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,496
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chennai
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:12 amDTW - MAA
2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/198:40 pmMAA - DTW
3 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$996
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 11/2210:25 amDTW - MAA
2 stops23h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/303:45 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops40h 28mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,011
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/306:00 amDTW - MAA
2 stops24h 00mAir India
Sat 9/611:45 amMAA - DTW
2 stops45h 44mAir India
Deal found 7/27$1,025
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 10/106:00 amDTW - MAA
2 stops41h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 11/19:50 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops35h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,215

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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.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

7:12 am-12:55 am

2 stops32h 13m

Chennai

Fri 9/19

8:40 pm-6:12 pm

3 stops31h 02m

$996

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

10:50 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

4:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,004

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

11:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 44m

$1,025

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

6:12 am-9:10 am

2 stops41h 28m

Chennai

Sat 10/11

9:50 pm-11:30 am

2 stops47h 10m

$1,097

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

5:30 am-2:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

$388

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/11

5:55 pm-5:10 am

2 stops25h 45m

$644

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

4:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 40m

$691

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$2,055

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Chennai

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 51 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 July 29, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,228 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,265 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,927 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $1,004. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,025 and $1,097, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai one-way?

    $644 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Air India, with prices starting from $691 and $2,055, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

    Flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and landing in Chennai layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $48 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai flights?

    Of the flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$951Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,136Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$1,159Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,183Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$1,256Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$1,257Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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