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$809+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DSM
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 24, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$1,508
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$809
(Yatra.com)
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Des Moines
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 April 24, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/63:55 amMAA - DSM
2 stops30h 27mQatar Airways
Sat 6/147:20 amDSM - MAA
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,508
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:50 pmMAA - DSM
3 stops36h 02mLufthansa
Sat 6/146:45 pmDSM - MAA
3 stops41h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,955
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/61:30 amMAA - DSM
3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/146:45 pmDSM - MAA
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,228

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Chennai

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Fri 6/6

3:55 am-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

7:20 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,508

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Sat 6/7

7:50 pm-9:22 pm

3 stops36h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

6:45 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops41h 55m

$1,955

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Fri 6/6

1:30 am-9:06 pm

3 stops30h 06m

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

6:45 pm-12:10 am

2 stops42h 55m

$2,228

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Sat 6/7

3:55 am-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$809

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Sun 6/8

4:20 am-11:52 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$857

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Thu 5/8

9:50 am-10:45 pm

2 stops47h 25m

$1,147

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Thu 5/8

7:50 pm-9:52 pm

3 stops36h 32m

$1,181

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Wed 5/7

1:55 am-9:52 pm

3 stops30h 27m

$1,269

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Mon 5/5

8:40 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,318

ChennaiDes Moines

MAA - DSM

MAADSM

Chennai

Tue 4/29

1:30 am-1:41 pm

2 stops46h 41m

$1,683

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Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chennai to Des Moines round-trip from $1,508. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Lufthansa.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $809. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Des Moines for a low price.

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  • 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 $422). 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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