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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from $662

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6:40 am - 7:55 pm
DSM
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
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4:10 pm - 7:00 pm
MAA
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DSM
37h 20m
2 stops
$993Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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6:40 am - 8:10 am
DSM
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MAA
39h 00m
2 stops
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9:40 pm - 9:59 pm
MAA
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DSM
34h 49m
2 stops
$997Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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6:40 am - 8:10 am
DSM
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MAA
39h 00m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 7:00 pm
MAA
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DSM
43h 30m
2 stops
$1,000Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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10:04 am - 2:30 am
DSM
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MAA
29h 56m
2 stops
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4:10 pm - 6:19 pm
MAA
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DSM
36h 39m
2 stops
$1,003Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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6:40 am - 2:30 am
DSM
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MAA
33h 20m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 6:19 pm
MAA
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DSM
42h 49m
2 stops
$1,004Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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6:40 am - 8:10 am
DSM
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MAA
39h 00m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 7:00 pm
MAA
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DSM
43h 30m
2 stops
$1,012Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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7:00 am - 2:30 am
DSM
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MAA
33h 00m
2 stops
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3:45 pm - 6:19 pm
MAA
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DSM
37h 04m
2 stops
$1,041Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
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7:00 am - 7:55 pm
DSM
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MAA
26h 25m
2 stops
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3:45 pm - 6:19 pm
MAA
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DSM
37h 04m
2 stops
$1,080Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
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5:00 am - 7:55 pm
DSM
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MAA
28h 25m
2 stops
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4:10 pm - 1:05 pm
MAA
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DSM
31h 25m
2 stops
$1,202Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
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10:04 am - 7:55 pm
DSM
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MAA
23h 21m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 1:05 pm
MAA
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DSM
37h 35m
2 stops
$1,204Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28

Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best Lufthansa deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
Lufthansa
Mar 19
DSM6:49 pmDes Moines
42h 46m
2 stops
MAA12:05 amChennai
Mar 26
MAA6:00 pmChennai
58h 38m
3 stops
DSM6:08 pmDes Moines
$1,206
Lufthansa
Feb 6
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
47h 50m
3 stops
MAA10:50 pmChennai
Feb 10
MAA6:00 pmChennai
39h 20m
3 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$1,245
Lufthansa
Mar 20
DSM6:49 pmDes Moines
42h 46m
2 stops
MAA12:05 amChennai
Mar 26
MAA1:50 amChennai
50h 48m
2 stops
DSM6:08 pmDes Moines
$1,261

Emirates flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
Mar 19
DSM3:28 pmDes Moines
24h 17m
2 stops
MAA2:15 amChennai
Mar 25
MAA3:50 amChennai
29h 24m
2 stops
DSM10:44 pmDes Moines
$4,575
Emirates
Mar 21
DSM3:28 pmDes Moines
42h 12m
2 stops
MAA8:10 pmChennai
Mar 28
MAA9:50 amChennai
47h 23m
2 stops
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
$4,673
Emirates
Mar 20
DSM2:59 pmDes Moines
42h 41m
2 stops
MAA8:10 pmChennai
Mar 27
MAA9:45 pmChennai
35h 29m
2 stops
DSM10:44 pmDes Moines
$4,999

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2026.
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Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

6:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Thu 3/26

4:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$993

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

6:40 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/26

9:40 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$997

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

6:40 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/26

10:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,000

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

10:04 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 56m

Chennai

Wed 3/25

4:10 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops36h 39m

$1,003

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

6:40 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Wed 3/25

10:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$1,004

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

6:40 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/26

10:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops43h 30m

$1,012

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Fri 3/27

3:45 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops37h 04m

$1,041

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Fri 3/27

3:45 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops37h 04m

$1,080

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

5:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Sat 3/28

4:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,202

Des MoinesChennai

DSM - MAA

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

10:04 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 21m

Chennai

Sat 3/28

10:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,204

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Fastest flight time

28h 43m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chennai takes 28h 43m
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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 28h 43m.

  • 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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