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. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Des Moines to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 119,539 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 186,370, a difference of ₹ 66,832. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 118,780 to ₹ 416,347. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chennai?

Chennai is 11 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 ₹ 119,507 to ₹ 129,899, with an average of ₹ 121,614 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 119,507 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Des Moines to Chennai?

Return flights from Des Moines to Chennai typically range from ₹ 119,507 to ₹ 129,899. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 118,780 on Qatar Airways.

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

Qatar Airways (₹ 118,780) and Etihad Airways (₹ 122,667) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Des Moines to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

₹ 118,780 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Des Moines to Chennai (DSM - MAA)

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Cheapest return flight

₹ 118,780

Typical prices: ₹ 119,507-₹ 129,899

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March

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Recent return flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai

Mon, 1 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb

07:41 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

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

26h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 118,780Qatar Airways

11 hours ago

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 4 Feb

07:41 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 00:26MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

31h 51m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 120,581Qatar Airways

1 day ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

07:06 - 15:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

44h 29m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 13:35MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

27h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 122,667Etihad Airways

11 hours ago

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

12:52 - 00:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

23h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

21:05 - 21:26MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

35h 51m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 150,158Lufthansa

11 hours ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

15:20 - 00:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

45h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

21:05 - 17:14MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

31h 39m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 153,571Lufthansa

11 hours ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

13:58 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 18:54MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

27h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 159,922Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

11:22 - 00:05DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

25h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

01:45 - 22:59MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 163,524Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

13:58 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 18:54MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

27h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 171,866Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

13:58 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 18:54MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

26h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 172,340Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

13:58 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 14:35MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

46h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

₹ 172,530Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:00 - 19:50DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

26h 20m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 23:00MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

42h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 136,602Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

09:25 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

29h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 00:19MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 142,005Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

09:25 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

29h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 00:19MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 145,797Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

13:58 - 02:30DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

25h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 09:07MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

41h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

₹ 153,760Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

09:25 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

29h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 14:35MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

46h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

₹ 154,613Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

13:58 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

24h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 00:19MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 155,277Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

07:23 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 00:19MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

31h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 156,130Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

09:25 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

29h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 00:19MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 157,742Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

07:23 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 18:27MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

50h 42m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

₹ 158,026Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

07:23 - 02:15DSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 14:35MAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

46h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

₹ 158,405Qatar Airways

3+ days ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Des Moines to Chennai flights

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How much is a return flight from Des Moines to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Chennai departing in February.

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Cheapest flight	₹ 118,780

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When to book flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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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.
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Des Moines to Chennai range from ₹ 119,507 to ₹ 129,899, with an average of ₹ 121,614 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 119,507 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 118,780 to ₹ 416,347. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
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).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Des Moines to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 119,539 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 186,370, a difference of ₹ 66,832.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chennai?
Chennai is 11 hours ahead of Des Moines (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 119,539, which is about ₹ 66,832 less than Sunday fares (36% 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 ₹ 117,358 return in that month – typically ₹ 69,012 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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
• Hotel Southern Comfort
• Ridhan Regency

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