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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from $670

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Chennai departing on 9/22. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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10:35 am - 8:25 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
35h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 am - 1:59 pmMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
38h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,051Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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6:55 am - 8:25 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
39h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 am - 1:59 pmMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
38h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,053Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:44 pm - 2:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
25h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 am - 11:52 pmMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
48h 07m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas
$1,054Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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7:05 am - 2:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
33h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 pm - 12:04 amMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
36h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,055Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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2:29 pm - 2:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
25h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 pm - 12:04 amMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
36h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,056Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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2:29 pm - 2:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
25h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:40 pm - 1:59 pmMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
32h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,057Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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2:44 pm - 8:25 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
31h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:05 am - 12:04 amMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
30h 29m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,058Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:29 pm - 2:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
25h 51m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:40 pm - 1:59 pmMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
32h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,061Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:35 am - 3:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
42h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:05 am - 12:04 amMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
30h 29m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,076Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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7:05 am - 8:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
26h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 am - 1:59 pmMAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
38h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,077Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to Chennai

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Qatar Airways
Sep 17
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
33h 50m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Sep 24
MAA4:05 amChennai
29h 37m
2 stops
DSM11:12 pmDes Moines
$1,191
Qatar Airways
Sep 17
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
33h 50m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Sep 24
MAA4:05 amChennai
29h 37m
2 stops
DSM11:12 pmDes Moines
$1,221
Qatar Airways
Sep 17
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
33h 50m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Sep 24
MAA4:05 amChennai
29h 37m
2 stops
DSM11:12 pmDes Moines
$1,226

Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 15
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
29h 40m
3 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Sep 21
MAA1:55 amChennai
26h 03m
3 stops
DSM5:28 pmDes Moines
$1,573
Air Canada
Sep 14
DSM6:24 amDes Moines
31h 16m
3 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Sep 20
MAA1:55 amChennai
30h 03m
3 stops
DSM9:28 pmDes Moines
$1,578
Air Canada
Sep 14
DSM6:24 amDes Moines
31h 16m
3 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Sep 20
MAA1:55 amChennai
30h 03m
3 stops
DSM9:28 pmDes Moines
$1,579

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

10:35 am-8:25 am

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Fri 9/25

10:15 am-1:59 pm

2 stops38h 14m

$1,051

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

6:55 am-8:25 am

2 stops39h 00m

Chennai

Tue 9/15

10:15 am-1:59 pm

2 stops38h 14m

$1,053

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

2:44 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 36m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

10:15 am-11:52 pm

2 stops48h 07m

$1,054

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

7:05 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

9:55 pm-12:04 am

2 stops36h 39m

$1,055

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

2:29 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

Chennai

Mon 9/21

9:55 pm-12:04 am

2 stops36h 39m

$1,056
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

2:29 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

Chennai

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,057

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

2:44 pm-8:25 am

2 stops31h 11m

Chennai

Tue 9/22

4:05 am-12:04 am

2 stops30h 29m

$1,058

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

2:29 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 51m

Chennai

Mon 9/21

3:40 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,061

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

10:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Chennai

Thu 9/24

4:05 am-12:04 am

2 stops30h 29m

$1,076

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/22

10:15 am-1:59 pm

2 stops38h 14m

$1,077

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chennai takes 30h 30m
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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 30h 30m.

  • 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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