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$425+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,077
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,290
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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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/511:57 amDTW - MAA
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/154:20 amMAA - DTW
2 stops28h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,077
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/3012:35 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/283:45 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,080
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/78:55 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops36h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 3/169:50 amMAA - DTW
2 stops43h 49mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,082
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 2/2212:06 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops27h 19mQatar Airways
Wed 4/304:05 amMAA - DTW
2 stops29h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,264
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/234:45 pmDTW - MAA
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Sun 4/67:50 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,283
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/76:07 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops22h 53mEmirates
Mon 4/2110:00 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops33h 47mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,288
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/298:30 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops42h 10mAir Canada
Tue 5/271:55 amMAA - DTW
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,335
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:50 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Thu 9/1110:30 pmMAA - DTW
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Deal found 2/18$1,342
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/12:10 pmDTW - MAA
3 stops33h 15mSWISS
Wed 5/283:25 pmMAA - DTW
3 stops34h 53mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$1,373
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 5/261:01 pmDTW - MAA
2 stops28h 59mBritish Airways
Thu 9/115:35 amMAA - DTW
2 stops24h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/18$1,488

Find flights from Detroit to Chennai within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/5

11:57 am-5:15 am

2 stops30h 48m

Chennai

Tue 4/15

4:20 am-11:03 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$1,077

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/30

12:35 pm-5:15 am

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Sun 6/1

1:15 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops43h 34m

$1,080

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/7

8:55 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Chennai

Sun 3/16

9:50 am-8:09 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$1,082

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/23

4:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Sun 4/6

7:50 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,283

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/7

6:07 pm-2:30 am

2 stops22h 53m

Chennai

Mon 4/21

10:00 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$1,288

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/29

8:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,335

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

5:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 45m

Chennai

Thu 9/11

10:30 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,342

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

2:10 pm-8:55 am

3 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

3:25 pm-4:48 pm

3 stops34h 53m

$1,373

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

2:30 pm-3:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Thu 5/29

4:20 am-11:44 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,419

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/1

6:15 pm-3:30 am

2 stops47h 45m

Chennai

Mon 5/26

5:35 am-9:22 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$1,463

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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-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

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Chennai is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Detroit to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Detroit to Chennai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Chennai. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Detroit to Chennai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Chennai round-trip from $1,080. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $1,082, and Lufthansa, from $1,283. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $500. Users have also found prices from $706 and $718 on SWISS and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Detroit to Chennai?

    Detroit to Chennai flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Römer. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Detroit to Chennai flights?

    Of the flights from Detroit to Chennai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha.

  • 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 to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Detroit to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Chennai

Discover the top 8 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$986Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,123Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,136Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,183Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,207Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,252Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,302Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$1,374Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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