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$731+ 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 7/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,259
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$731
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,561
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/3010:09 amDSM - MAA
2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/234:15 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,259
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/304:08 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops30h 32mQatar Airways
Tue 12/239:50 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops36h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,318
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/93:48 pmCID - MAA
2 stops22h 37mQatar Airways
Wed 11/193:45 amMAA - CID
2 stops26h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,391
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/43:18 pmOMA - MAA
3 stops55h 07mLufthansa
Wed 7/307:50 pmMAA - OMA
3 stops32h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,403
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/196:50 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Sun 8/107:50 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops32h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,483
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/2611:25 amCID - MAA
3 stops35h 00mLufthansa
Sat 8/27:50 pmMAA - CID
3 stops31h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,556
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/96:35 pmCID - MAA
3 stops37h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 11/207:35 amMAA - CID
2 stops25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,760
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:23 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops68h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/291:55 amMAA - OMA
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,801
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/77:00 amOMA - MAA
2 stops40h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/303:45 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops32h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,923
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/57:35 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 7/304:20 amMAA - OMA
2 stops24h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,985
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/44:17 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops48h 43mBritish Airways
Wed 7/307:05 amMAA - OMA
3 stops46h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$2,303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/228:00 amDSM - MAA
3 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Mon 7/281:55 amMAA - DSM
3 stops30h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$2,459

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsChennai

CID - MAA

CIDMAA

Cedar Rapids

Sun 11/9

3:48 pm-1:55 am

2 stops22h 37m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

3:45 am-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,391

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 7/4

3:18 pm-8:55 am

3 stops55h 07m

Chennai

Wed 7/30

7:50 pm-5:39 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$1,403

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 7/19

6:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 50m

Chennai

Sun 8/10

7:50 pm-5:49 pm

3 stops32h 29m

$1,483

Cedar RapidsChennai

CID - MAA

CIDMAA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/26

11:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Sat 8/2

7:50 pm-4:51 pm

3 stops31h 31m

$1,556

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 7/24

8:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Thu 7/31

4:25 am-2:41 pm

2 stops44h 46m

$1,557

Cedar RapidsChennai

CID - MAA

CIDMAA

Cedar Rapids

Sun 11/9

6:35 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops37h 35m

Chennai

Thu 11/20

7:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,760

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

7:22 pm-2:50 am

2 stops44h 58m

Chennai

Wed 7/30

4:20 am-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,773

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 7/4

5:23 pm-12:10 am

2 stops68h 17m

Chennai

Tue 7/29

1:55 am-11:44 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,801

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 7/7

7:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops40h 35m

Chennai

Wed 7/30

3:45 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$1,923

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 7/5

7:35 pm-2:50 am

2 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Wed 7/30

4:20 am-6:47 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$1,985

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Chennai

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Chennai, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7,136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 Iowa to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $744 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from $755 and Qatar Airways from $1,575 one-way.

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Iowa to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,212Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,396Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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