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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chennai (MAA) from $1,273

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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 May 30, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Chennai?

Users have found that flying from Des Moines to Chennai on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Chennai?

August can be a great time to fly to Chennai from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $1,603. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $1,166. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Chennai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Des Moines and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights heading from Des Moines to Chennai. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Fri 8/93:25 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops70h 15mAir Canada
Thu 8/291:50 amMAA - DSM
3 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,315
Fri 8/93:25 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops70h 15mAir Canada
Mon 8/261:50 amMAA - DSM
3 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,348

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Des Moines and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've found from Des Moines to Chennai. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 8/93:58 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops30h 37mQatar Airways
Tue 8/279:30 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops28h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,495
Fri 8/97:36 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops26h 59mQatar Airways
Fri 8/309:30 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops28h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,529
Sat 6/156:45 amDSM - MAA
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 7/29:30 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops36h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,893
Fri 6/147:31 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops51h 04mQatar Airways
Tue 7/29:30 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops34h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,909

Cheap Des Moines to Chennai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Chennai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Chennai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 6/156:45 amDSM - MAA
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 7/29:30 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops36h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,893
Fri 6/147:31 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops51h 04mQatar Airways
Tue 7/29:30 pmMAA - DSM
2 stops34h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,909
Sat 6/153:10 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Tue 7/25:25 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops38h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,980
Fri 6/1411:30 amDSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Tue 7/25:25 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops38h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,998
Sat 6/153:10 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops33h 05mLufthansa
Mon 7/11:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops26h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$2,247
Fri 6/1411:30 amDSM - MAA
3 stops33h 20mLufthansa
Mon 7/11:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$2,265
Sat 6/153:10 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops46h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/11:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$2,734
Fri 6/1411:30 amDSM - MAA
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Mon 7/11:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops26h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$3,177
Fri 6/146:54 amDSM - MAA
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/25:35 amMAA - DSM
3 stops38h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$6,625

Des Moines to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Chennai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 9/196:00 amDSM - MAA
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/111:50 amMAA - DSM
3 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,273
Thu 9/1911:30 amDSM - MAA
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/111:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,302
Fri 8/93:25 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops70h 15mAir Canada
Thu 8/291:50 amMAA - DSM
3 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,315
Thu 9/1911:30 amDSM - MAA
3 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Sat 10/125:25 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops38h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,346
Fri 8/93:25 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops70h 15mAir Canada
Mon 8/261:50 amMAA - DSM
3 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,348
Thu 9/1911:30 amDSM - MAA
2 stops50h 10mLufthansa
Fri 10/111:50 amMAA - DSM
3 stops30h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,349
Thu 9/1911:30 amDSM - MAA
2 stops34h 25mEmirates
Sat 10/129:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops47h 25mEmirates
Deal found 5/30$1,375
Thu 9/1911:30 amDSM - MAA
2 stops50h 10mLufthansa
Sat 10/125:25 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops38h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,381
Fri 8/911:21 amDSM - MAA
3 stops33h 29mLufthansa
Fri 8/305:25 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops38h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,389

Find flights from Des Moines to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

3 stops42h 15m

Chennai

Fri 10/11

3 stops29h 31m

$1,273

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

2 stops50h 10m

Chennai

Fri 10/11

2 stops26h 30m

$1,302

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

3 stops70h 15m

Chennai

Thu 8/29

3 stops26h 05m

$1,315

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

3 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Sat 10/12

3 stops38h 52m

$1,346

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

3 stops70h 15m

Chennai

Mon 8/26

3 stops26h 05m

$1,348

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

2 stops50h 10m

Chennai

Fri 10/11

3 stops30h 27m

$1,349

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Sat 10/12

2 stops47h 25m

$1,375

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

2 stops50h 10m

Chennai

Sat 10/12

3 stops38h 52m

$1,381

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

2 stops30h 37m

Chennai

Tue 8/27

2 stops28h 13m

$1,495

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Chennai. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday 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.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai

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Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

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Temperature

77 - 91.4 °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 May 30, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,284 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,004 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,582 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Chennai for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Chennai for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,273, but on average you can expect to pay $1,568.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Chennai is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,315 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and Emirates, starting at $1,346 and $1,375 round-trip. Air Canada is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does DSM to MAA mean?

    Great question - DSM to MAA just means Des Moines Airport to Chennai Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight from Des Moines to Chennai check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Emirates or Lufthansa.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chennai (average of $987). Flying from Des Moines to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,685). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Chennai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
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LufthansaCheapest$1,250Average$1,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,251Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,334Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,920Average$2,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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