Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Chennai?

Flights from Des Moines to Chennai usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Des Moines to Chennai.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 3% on the Des Moines to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 121,038 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 124,686, a difference of ₹ 3,647. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 101,073 to ₹ 190,436. That means the highest observed fare was about 88% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 68,553, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Des Moines (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Des Moines to Chennai range from ₹ 121,007 to ₹ 131,529, with an average of ₹ 123,140 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 121,007 counts as a good deal.

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Cheapest return flight

₹ 101,073

Typical prices: ₹ 121,007-₹ 131,529

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Wed 3/10Tue 16/10

DSM - MAA • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

₹ 62,775

Typical prices: ₹ 74,312-₹ 74,312

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Fri 26/10

DSM - MAA • 3 stops

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March

Cheapest • 3% price drop

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Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

10:35 - 08:25DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

35h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 13:30MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 101,073Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

06:00 - 02:35DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

33h 05m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 22:36MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

48h 11m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 107,408Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

06:00 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

38h 35m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 23:58MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

43h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 108,080Etihad Airways

Sat, 3 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

07:05 - 02:50DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

33h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 23:58MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

42h 48m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 108,464Etihad Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 4 Feb

07:12 - 02:30DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 19:03MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

26h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 112,304Qatar Airways

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

13:15 - 08:40DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

01:45 - 21:23MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

31h 08m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 150,410Lufthansa

Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

13:02 - 00:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

23h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

21:05 - 17:41MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 06m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 155,497Lufthansa

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

13:15 - 00:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

23h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 23:15MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

40h 45m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 160,297Multiple Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

11:27 - 00:10DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

26h 13m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

01:55 - 23:35MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 10m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 161,065Lufthansa

Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

08:00 - 00:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

28h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 20:10MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

29h 55m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 164,520Air Canada

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

Etihad Airways (₹ 107,408) and Qatar Airways (₹ 112,304) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Des Moines to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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High season	February
Cheapest flight	₹ 62,775

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Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Chennai?
Flights from Des Moines to Chennai usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Des Moines to Chennai.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 3% on the Des Moines to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 121,038 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 124,686, a difference of ₹ 3,647. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 101,073 to ₹ 190,436. That means the highest observed fare was about 88% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 68,553, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chennai?
Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Des Moines (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Des Moines to Chennai range from ₹ 121,007 to ₹ 131,529, with an average of ₹ 123,140 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 121,007 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 121,038 – about ₹ 3,647 less than Friday (3% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Chennai trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 118,831 return in that month – typically ₹ 24,668 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
- Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
- Ridhan Regency
- Hotel Mount Manor

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