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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from $863

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Qatar Airways Logo
9:39 am - 2:40 am
DSM
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MAA
30h 31m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 8:01 pm
MAA
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DSM
26h 36m
2 stops
$1,289Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 2:25 am
DSM
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MAA
33h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 7:35 pm
MAA
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DSM
43h 50m
2 stops
$1,383Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:18 am - 8:25 am
DSM
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MAA
36h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 12:35 am
MAA
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DSM
31h 00m
2 stops
$1,386Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:25 am
DSM
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MAA
40h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 12:35 am
MAA
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DSM
37h 10m
2 stops
$1,390Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:18 am - 2:25 am
DSM
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MAA
30h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 7:35 pm
MAA
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DSM
26h 00m
2 stops
$1,391Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:25 am
DSM
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MAA
34h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 1:21 pm
MAA
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DSM
37h 36m
2 stops
$1,400Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:25 am
DSM
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MAA
40h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 11:59 pm
MAA
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DSM
30h 24m
2 stops
$1,414Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jun 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:25 am
DSM
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MAA
40h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 12:35 am
MAA
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DSM
31h 00m
2 stops
$1,422Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Jun 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:25 am
DSM
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MAA
34h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 1:21 pm
MAA
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DSM
32h 11m
2 stops
$1,465Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 2:25 am
DSM
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MAA
30h 32m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 12:35 am
MAA
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DSM
37h 10m
2 stops
$1,479Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24

British Airways flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
British Airways
Jun 18
DSM9:23 amDes Moines
34h 12m
3 stops
MAA6:05 amChennai
Jun 25
MAA7:00 pmChennai
34h 09m
3 stops
DSM6:39 pmDes Moines
$2,257
British Airways
Jun 18
DSM9:23 amDes Moines
34h 12m
3 stops
MAA6:05 amChennai
Jun 25
MAA5:35 amChennai
29h 30m
2 stops
DSM12:35 amDes Moines
$2,272
British Airways
Jun 18
DSM9:18 amDes Moines
33h 57m
3 stops
MAA5:45 amChennai
Jun 25
MAA5:35 amChennai
29h 30m
2 stops
DSM12:35 amDes Moines
$2,288

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
Air Canada
Jun 19
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
31h 40m
3 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Jun 25
MAA1:55 amChennai
26h 46m
3 stops
DSM6:11 pmDes Moines
$2,631
Air Canada
Jun 19
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
31h 40m
3 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Jun 25
MAA1:55 amChennai
28h 00m
3 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
$2,642
Air Canada
Jun 17
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
29h 40m
3 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Jun 23
MAA1:55 amChennai
28h 00m
3 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
$2,686

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

9:39 am-2:40 am

2 stops30h 31m

Chennai

Mon 9/14

3:55 am-8:01 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,289

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

6:55 am-2:25 am

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Tue 6/23

10:15 am-7:35 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$1,383

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

9:18 am-8:25 am

2 stops36h 37m

Chennai

Tue 6/23

4:05 am-12:35 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,386

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

5:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops40h 55m

Chennai

Sat 6/27

9:55 pm-12:35 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,390
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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

9:18 am-2:25 am

2 stops30h 37m

Chennai

Wed 6/24

4:05 am-7:35 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,391

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

5:00 am-2:25 am

2 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Wed 6/24

10:15 am-1:21 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$1,400

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

5:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops40h 55m

Chennai

Sat 6/27

4:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,414

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

5:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops40h 55m

Chennai

Sun 6/28

4:05 am-12:35 am

2 stops31h 00m

$1,422

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

5:00 am-2:25 am

2 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Thu 6/25

3:40 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,465

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

9:23 am-2:25 am

2 stops30h 32m

Chennai

Wed 6/24

9:55 pm-12:35 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,479

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Fastest flight time

26h 27m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chennai takes 26h 27m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Chennai

  • 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 27m.

  • 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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