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$547+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chennai

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Round-trip from

$1,002
(Etihad Airways)

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$547
(Etihad Airways)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 7/316:21 amOMA - MAA
2 stops33h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/44:10 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$973
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:21 amOMA - MAA
2 stops39h 34mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/63:45 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops43h 13mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$981
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sun 2/226:32 amDSM - MAA
2 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/13:45 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops38h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,002
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 3/155:19 amOMA - MAA
2 stops34h 31mQatar Airways
Wed 4/14:20 amMAA - OMA
2 stops29h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,016
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 3/177:00 amOMA - MAA
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/114:35 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops42h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,033
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/179:37 amOMA - MAA
2 stops54h 23mQatar Airways
Sat 4/114:20 amMAA - OMA
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,058
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 2/206:32 amDSM - MAA
2 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/2710:00 amMAA - DSM
2 stops43h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$1,061
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/155:30 pmCID - MAA
2 stops44h 05mLufthansa
Wed 4/81:55 amMAA - CID
2 stops30h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 1/8$1,078
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 2/216:00 amDSM - MAA
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 2/273:25 amMAA - DSM
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,122
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:42 pmOMA - MAA
3 stops65h 38mLufthansa
Sat 4/116:00 pmMAA - OMA
3 stops38h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6$1,146
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:55 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops41h 40mLufthansa
Sun 3/16:00 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops39h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 1/8$1,201
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1511:30 amOMA - MAA
3 stops34h 45mLufthansa
Tue 3/311:55 amMAA - OMA
2 stops26h 16mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$1,220

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Chennai that are best for you.

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:32 am-8:10 am

2 stops38h 08m

Chennai

Sun 3/1

3:45 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops38h 04m

$1,002

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/15

5:19 am-2:30 am

2 stops34h 41m

Chennai

Thu 4/2

3:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,016

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/15

5:19 am-2:20 am

2 stops34h 31m

Chennai

Wed 4/1

4:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,016

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sat 4/11

4:35 pm-12:22 am

2 stops42h 17m

$1,033

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

9:37 am-2:30 am

2 stops54h 23m

Chennai

Sat 4/11

4:20 am-11:55 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,058

Cedar RapidsChennai

CID - MAA

CIDMAA

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/15

5:30 pm-8:45 am

3 stops52h 45m

Chennai

Wed 4/8

1:55 am-9:43 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$1,083

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Fri 2/27

3:25 am-11:40 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$1,122

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

6:42 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops65h 38m

Chennai

Sat 4/11

6:00 pm-9:57 pm

3 stops38h 27m

$1,146

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

11:30 am-8:45 am

3 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Sun 3/1

6:00 pm-9:41 pm

3 stops39h 11m

$1,212

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/15

11:30 am-8:45 am

3 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Tue 3/31

1:55 am-5:41 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$1,220

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Iowa?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Chennai. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Chennai in 34h 41m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Iowa and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8671 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Chennai?

    The most popular route from Iowa to Chennai is Omaha Eppley Airfield - Chennai. You may also consider Des Moines - Chennai or Cedar Rapids - Chennai.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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Top airline flying from Iowa to Chennai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Iowa 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,241Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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