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$602+ 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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chennai

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Round-trip from

$1,087
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$602
(Etihad Airways)

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February

Average price

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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 February 20, 2025.

This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:34 amOMA - MAA
2 stops25h 01mLufthansa
Mon 3/241:45 amMAA - OMA
2 stops26h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,087
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/243:18 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops23h 27mEmirates
Tue 3/259:40 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops34h 54mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$1,243
This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/611:29 amOMA - MAA
2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/137:50 pmMAA - OMA
3 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,289
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:35 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 4/134:05 amMAA - OMA
2 stops53h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,333
This flugladen.de 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:34 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops30h 01mEmirates
Sat 4/129:50 amMAA - DSM
2 stops46h 32mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$1,400
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:01 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops26h 24mQatar Airways
Fri 4/114:05 amMAA - DSM
2 stops30h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,435
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.
Sun 4/62:12 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/134:20 amMAA - DSM
3 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,480
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:47 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops42h 53mLufthansa
Wed 4/91:55 amMAA - DSM
2 stops30h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,490
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/286:02 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops48h 03mBritish Airways
Mon 3/107:35 amMAA - OMA
2 stops50h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,680
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/248:00 amOMA - MAA
3 stops28h 35mAir Canada
Mon 3/241:45 amMAA - OMA
3 stops30h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$2,106
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/271:19 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops29h 26mBritish Airways
Sat 7/57:05 amMAA - DSM
3 stops42h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$2,518

Find flights from Iowa to Chennai within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Iowa

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/6

11:29 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 11m

Chennai

Sat 4/12

1:55 am-9:38 pm

2 stops54h 13m

$1,227

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/6

11:29 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 11m

Chennai

Sun 4/13

7:50 pm-8:26 pm

3 stops35h 06m

$1,289

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/6

7:35 pm-2:50 am

2 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Sun 4/13

4:05 am-11:26 pm

2 stops53h 51m

$1,333

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

3:34 pm-8:05 am

2 stops30h 01m

Chennai

Sat 4/12

9:50 am-9:52 pm

2 stops46h 32m

$1,400

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

1:01 pm-1:55 am

2 stops26h 24m

Chennai

Fri 4/11

4:05 am-11:44 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$1,435

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

2:12 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 08m

Chennai

Sun 4/13

4:20 am-9:49 pm

3 stops27h 59m

$1,480

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

6:47 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 53m

Chennai

Wed 4/9

1:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$1,490

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

1:19 pm-5:15 am

3 stops29h 26m

Chennai

Sat 7/5

7:05 am-2:53 pm

3 stops42h 18m

$2,518

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/6

7:45 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Sun 4/13

7:30 pm-7:14 pm

3 stops34h 14m

$2,648

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:43 am-8:05 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$602

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Chennai

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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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Chennai, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air Canada. 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
3,279 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.

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 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.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,984 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.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,763 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

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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.

  • 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 Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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.

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  • 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 $1,670). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Chennai

Discover the top 4 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,250Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,269Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,396Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,920Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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