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$615+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Chennai (MAA)

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DSM — MAA
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Chennai

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,225
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$615
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,311
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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 April 2, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/1511:25 amDSM - MAA
2 stops26h 15mLufthansa
Thu 9/41:55 amMAA - DSM
2 stops29h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,225
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/86:38 pmOMA - MAA
3 stops51h 47mLufthansa
Sun 8/177:50 pmMAA - OMA
3 stops32h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$1,341
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 8/89:08 amOMA - MAA
2 stops31h 22mQatar Airways
Sun 8/174:20 amMAA - OMA
2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,433
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/2512:49 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops27h 31mQatar Airways
Sat 5/34:20 amMAA - DSM
2 stops29h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,468
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:13 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops22h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/235:35 amMAA - DSM
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,719
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:00 amOMA - MAA
3 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Thu 5/221:55 amMAA - OMA
3 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,751
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/168:00 amOMA - MAA
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/239:50 amMAA - OMA
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,769
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/287:45 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops45h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 5/205:35 amMAA - OMA
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$2,031
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/286:33 amOMA - MAA
2 stops41h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/193:45 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops39h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,050
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/302:20 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops28h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 6/285:35 amMAA - DSM
2 stops25h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$2,475
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 5/168:07 amDSM - MAA
3 stops29h 33mAir Canada
Thu 5/221:55 amMAA - DSM
3 stops26h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$2,942
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 4/283:28 pmOMA - MAA
2 stops30h 07mEmirates
Fri 5/1610:00 pmMAA - OMA
2 stops33h 53mEmirates
Deal found 4/1$4,033

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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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

11:25 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 15m

Chennai

Thu 9/4

1:55 am-8:51 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,225

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 8/8

6:38 pm-8:55 am

3 stops51h 47m

Chennai

Sun 8/17

7:50 pm-5:39 pm

3 stops32h 19m

$1,341

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 8/8

9:08 am-3:00 am

2 stops31h 22m

Chennai

Sun 8/17

4:20 am-2:04 pm

2 stops44h 14m

$1,433

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

12:49 pm-2:50 am

2 stops27h 31m

Chennai

Sat 5/3

4:20 am-10:53 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,468

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

6:13 pm-3:30 am

2 stops22h 47m

Chennai

Fri 5/23

5:35 am-11:39 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,719

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/16

8:00 am-12:10 am

3 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Thu 5/22

1:55 am-10:00 pm

3 stops30h 35m

$1,751

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/16

8:00 am-12:10 am

3 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Fri 5/23

9:50 am-10:00 pm

2 stops46h 40m

$1,769

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/28

7:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops45h 15m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

5:35 am-10:37 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$2,031

OmahaChennai

OMA - MAA

OMAMAA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/28

6:33 am-10:05 am

2 stops41h 02m

Chennai

Mon 5/19

3:45 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$2,050

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

2:20 pm-5:10 am

3 stops28h 20m

Chennai

Sat 6/28

5:35 am-8:13 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$2,475

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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 April 2, 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 April 2, 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
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
9,022 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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
6,963 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

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 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.

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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 $1,660). 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Chennai

Discover the top 3 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,212Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,396Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,920Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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