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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from $655

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7:05 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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MAA
26h 35m
2 stops
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9:55 pm - 10:18 pm
MAA
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DSM
34h 53m
2 stops
$960Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
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7:05 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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MAA
26h 35m
2 stops
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4:05 pm - 1:46 pm
MAA
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DSM
32h 11m
2 stops
$982Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
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6:00 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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MAA
27h 40m
2 stops
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4:05 pm - 10:18 pm
MAA
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DSM
40h 43m
2 stops
$985Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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6:00 am - 2:50 am
DSM
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MAA
34h 20m
2 stops
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4:05 pm - 10:18 pm
MAA
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DSM
40h 43m
2 stops
$990Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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6:00 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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MAA
27h 40m
2 stops
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9:55 pm - 12:08 am
MAA
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DSM
36h 43m
2 stops
$1,003Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Tue, Jun 16
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11:09 am - 2:40 am
DSM
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MAA
29h 01m
2 stops
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4:20 am - 7:33 pm
MAA
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DSM
25h 43m
2 stops
$1,228Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
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11:09 am - 2:40 am
DSM
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MAA
29h 01m
2 stops
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4:20 am - 7:33 pm
MAA
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DSM
25h 43m
2 stops
$1,232Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12
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7:10 am - 8:25 am
DSM
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MAA
38h 45m
2 stops
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9:55 pm - 12:08 am
MAA
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DSM
36h 43m
2 stops
$1,271Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 30
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3:20 pm - 2:30 am
DSM
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MAA
24h 40m
2 stops
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4:05 am - 9:25 pm
MAA
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DSM
27h 50m
2 stops
$1,407Emirates
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
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11:40 am - 10:35 pm
DSM
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MAA
48h 25m
3 stops
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4:05 am - 9:23 pm
MAA
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DSM
27h 48m
2 stops
$1,624Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

Emirates flights from Des Moines to Chennai

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Emirates
May 2
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
24h 40m
2 stops
MAA2:30 amChennai
May 9
MAA4:05 amChennai
27h 50m
2 stops
DSM9:25 pmDes Moines
$1,407
Emirates
May 3
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
24h 40m
2 stops
MAA2:30 amChennai
May 10
MAA9:50 amChennai
46h 03m
2 stops
DSM9:23 pmDes Moines
$4,176

British Airways flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
British Airways
May 2
DSM5:01 pmDes Moines
23h 59m
2 stops
MAA3:30 amChennai
May 9
MAA7:00 pmChennai
35h 03m
3 stops
DSM7:33 pmDes Moines
$1,732
British Airways
May 2
DSM8:03 pmDes Moines
29h 12m
3 stops
MAA11:45 amChennai
May 9
MAA7:00 pmChennai
35h 03m
3 stops
DSM7:33 pmDes Moines
$1,807
British Airways
Jun 1
DSM8:43 amDes Moines
34h 52m
3 stops
MAA6:05 amChennai
Jun 30
MAA7:00 pmChennai
35h 02m
3 stops
DSM7:32 pmDes Moines
$1,995

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

9:55 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$960

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

7:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Mon 5/11

4:05 pm-1:46 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$982

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

4:05 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$985

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

4:05 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$990

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Tue 6/16

9:55 pm-12:08 am

2 stops36h 43m

$1,003

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

11:09 am-2:40 am

2 stops29h 01m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

4:20 am-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$1,228

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

11:09 am-2:40 am

2 stops29h 01m

Chennai

Sun 4/12

4:20 am-7:33 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$1,232

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

7:10 am-8:25 am

2 stops38h 45m

Chennai

Tue 6/30

9:55 pm-12:08 am

2 stops36h 43m

$1,271
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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

4:05 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,407

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

11:40 am-10:35 pm

3 stops48h 25m

Chennai

Mon 5/11

4:05 am-9:23 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,624

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Fastest flight time

26h 04m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chennai takes 26h 04m
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  • How far is Des Moines to Chennai by plane?

    Des Moines and Chennai are 8633.3 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 26h 04m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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