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$401+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 26, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/106:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/179:40 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops35h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$880
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/189:56 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops30h 04m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/33:55 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops30h 34m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/25$924
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/210:07 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops31h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/184:10 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops35h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$937
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:56 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops42h 44m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/33:55 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops30h 34m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$938
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 4/811:35 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/3010:15 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops47h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/25$952
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/163:55 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops29h 34m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/24$954
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/286:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/194:10 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops42h 19m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/1410:00 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops40h 23m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/24$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops35h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/204:35 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops33h 22m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/24$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/206:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/64:35 pm
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops51h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/25$966
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/115:30 pm
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops47h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/110:15 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops46h 09m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$971
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:00 am
DTW
-
MAA
2 stops28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/810:15 am
MAA
-
DTW
2 stops46h 11m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/24$972

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$401
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,047
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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 January 26, 2026.
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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Detroit

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

9:56 am-2:30 am

2 stops30h 04m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

3:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$924

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

11:35 am-8:25 am

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Thu 4/30

10:15 am-12:25 am

2 stops47h 40m

$952

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

10:00 am-4:53 pm

2 stops40h 23m

$958

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Wed 5/20

4:35 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$964

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

5:14 am-8:10 pm

2 stops29h 26m

Chennai

Thu 5/7

4:05 am-10:04 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$972

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

9:59 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 11m

Chennai

Thu 4/2

9:55 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$984

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

11:11 am-2:35 am

2 stops29h 54m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

3:55 am-11:20 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$998

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

1:29 pm-3:00 am

2 stops28h 01m

Chennai

Wed 4/1

3:55 am-12:31 am

2 stops30h 06m

$1,010

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

11:11 am-2:50 am

2 stops30h 09m

Chennai

Mon 4/6

3:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,021

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

5:15 am-7:55 pm

3 stops29h 10m

Chennai

Tue 3/17

9:40 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops34h 27m

$1,029

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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.
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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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 48 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 $1,464). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
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
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,377 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,748 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 30h 04m. Fly via Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8475 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Chennai.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $940 and $944, respectively. Air India is currently priced 36% 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?

    $378 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $490 and $499, 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 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 $1,464). 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 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Chennai

Discover the top 6 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$824Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$940Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$944Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$1,013Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,194Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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