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$1,549+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 September 16, 2025.

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$1,549
(British Airways)
From Chennai to Des Moines
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:35 amMAA - DSM
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 11/102:19 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops27h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/13$1,549
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 11/51:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops48h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:23 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops45h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,593
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/53:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Mon 11/103:15 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops41h 25mEmirates
Deal found 9/15$1,600

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ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Thu 11/6

7:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

2:19 pm-5:35 am

2 stops27h 46m

$1,549

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Wed 11/5

1:50 am-2:46 pm

2 stops48h 26m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

3:23 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 42m

$1,593

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Wed 11/5

3:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

3:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,600

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Deals found on 9/13

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  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Des Moines?

    For as low as $1,549, British Airways can have you in Des Moines from Chennai in 27h 45m. Chennai and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 8643 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Des Moines 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 Chennai to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chennai to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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