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Cheap flights from Detroit to Chennai from $437

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9:12 am - 2:10 amDTW-MAA
31h 28m2 stops
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3:10 am - 8:13 amMAA-DTW
38h 33m2 stops
$944Multiple Airlines
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vie., oct. 3 - mié., oct. 8
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6:00 am - 11:55 pmDTW-MAA
32h 25m2 stops
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11:40 am - 1:36 pmMAA-DTW
35h 26m2 stops
$947Air India
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jue., oct. 2 - vie., oct. 31
Air India Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 amDTW-MAA
33h 25m2 stops
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11:40 am - 9:36 amMAA-DTW
56h 26m2 stops
$954Air India
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mié., oct. 29 - vie., nov. 21
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5:00 pm - 6:05 pmDTW-MAA
39h 35m2 stops
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2:45 pm - 1:55 pmMAA-DTW
33h 40m2 stops
$955Multiple Airlines
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dom., oct. 26 - jue., nov. 27
Air India Logo
12:16 pm - 8:10 pmDTW-MAA
46h 24m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 11:30 amMAA-DTW
48h 20m2 stops
$967Air India
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vie., oct. 3 - jue., oct. 9
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3:00 pm - 10:10 amDTW-MAA
33h 40m3 stops
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7:50 pm - 3:14 pmMAA-DTW
28h 54m2 stops
$981Multiple Airlines
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lun., sep. 29 - lun., oct. 6
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3:12 pm - 8:10 amDTW-MAA
54h 28m2 stops
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10:00 am - 7:01 pmMAA-DTW
43h 31m2 stops
$1,023Etihad Airways
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vie., nov. 14 - dom., dic. 14
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6:00 am - 8:10 pmDTW-MAA
28h 40m2 stops
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3:55 am - 10:41 pmMAA-DTW
28h 16m2 stops
$1,027Etihad Airways
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jue., oct. 2 - jue., oct. 30
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6:00 am - 9:10 amDTW-MAA
40h 40m2 stops
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9:50 pm - 3:26 pmMAA-DTW
28h 06m2 stops
$1,038Qatar Airways
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lun., nov. 17 - mar., dic. 2
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6:00 am - 2:50 amDTW-MAA
35h 20m2 stops
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4:05 am - 3:27 pmMAA-DTW
44h 52m2 stops
$1,040Qatar Airways
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Air India flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
Oct 2
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 25m
2 stops
MAA11:55 pmChennai
Oct 31
MAA11:40 amChennai
35h 26m
2 stops
DTW1:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$947
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Air India
Oct 29
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 25m
2 stops
MAA12:55 amChennai
Nov 21
MAA11:40 amChennai
56h 26m
2 stops
DTW9:36 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$954
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Air India
Oct 3
DTW12:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
46h 24m
2 stops
MAA8:10 pmChennai
Oct 9
MAA8:40 pmChennai
48h 20m
2 stops
DTW11:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$967
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Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 17
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 40m
2 stops
MAA9:10 amChennai
Dec 2
MAA9:50 pmChennai
28h 06m
2 stops
DTW3:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,038
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Qatar Airways
Oct 9
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 20m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Oct 30
MAA4:05 amChennai
44h 52m
2 stops
DTW3:27 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,040
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Qatar Airways
Jan 27
DTW11:13 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 47m
2 stops
MAA2:30 amChennai
Feb 1
MAA4:05 amChennai
26h 16m
2 stops
DTW7:51 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,045
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/3

9:12 am-2:10 am

2 stops31h 28m

Chennai

mié. 10/8

3:10 am-8:13 am

2 stops38h 33m

$944

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/2

6:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

vie. 10/31

11:40 am-1:36 pm

2 stops35h 26m

$947

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/29

6:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

vie. 11/21

11:40 am-9:36 am

2 stops56h 26m

$954

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/26

5:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Chennai

jue. 11/27

2:45 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$955

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 10/3

12:16 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops46h 24m

Chennai

jue. 10/9

8:40 pm-11:30 am

2 stops48h 20m

$967

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/29

3:00 pm-10:10 am

3 stops33h 40m

Chennai

lun. 10/6

7:50 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$981

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 11/14

3:12 pm-8:10 am

2 stops54h 28m

Chennai

dom. 12/14

10:00 am-7:01 pm

2 stops43h 31m

$1,023

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/2

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Chennai

jue. 10/30

3:55 am-10:41 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$1,027

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/17

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chennai

mar. 12/2

9:50 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$1,038

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/9

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

jue. 10/30

4:05 am-3:27 pm

2 stops44h 52m

$1,040

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Chennai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,072. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Detroit to Chennai during October average around $1,101.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,220. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Detroit to Chennai on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,654. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Chennai when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,379. Flying to Chennai in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the morning when prices are around $1,581.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Chennai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,337 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Detroit for as low as $1,187 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Chennai flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Detroit to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Detroit to Chennai flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Detroit to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is Detroit to Chennai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Detroit to Chennai is 8457.6 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 23h 50m.

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

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Detroit to Chennai Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Detroit to Chennai?

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $947Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $974Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,250 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $976Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,336 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $995Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,968 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $1,136Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,468 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom $1,183Free CancellationRating
7.4
664 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,256Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,407 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,257Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,386 reviews
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