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Cheap flights from Detroit to Chennai from $403

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American Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 10:05 amDTW-MAA
37h 52m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:43 pmMAA-DTW
37h 23m2 stops
$796American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 16
Air India Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 pmDTW-MAA
31h 40m2 stops
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9:35 am - 11:40 pmMAA-DTW
47h 35m2 stops
$834Air India
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Oct 22
Air India Logo
6:12 am - 11:10 pmDTW-MAA
31h 28m2 stops
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8:00 am - 11:40 pmMAA-DTW
49h 10m2 stops
$840Air India
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 10:05 amDTW-MAA
38h 05m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:43 pmMAA-DTW
37h 23m2 stops
$843American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 8
Air India Logo
6:12 am - 11:55 pmDTW-MAA
32h 13m2 stops
Air India Logo
9:35 am - 11:59 pmMAA-DTW
47h 54m2 stops
$851Air India
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Air India Logo
6:12 am - 8:10 pmDTW-MAA
28h 28m2 stops
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11:45 am - 11:59 pmMAA-DTW
45h 44m2 stops
$857Air India
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Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 16
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7:15 am - 2:40 amDTW-MAA
33h 55m2 stops
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10:15 am - 11:59 pmMAA-DTW
47h 14m2 stops
$883
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 20
Etihad Airways Logo
8:05 am - 8:10 pmDTW-MAA
26h 35m2 stops
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3:55 am - 7:01 pmMAA-DTW
25h 36m2 stops
$930Etihad Airways
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Nov 10
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7:15 am - 12:15 amDTW-MAA
31h 30m2 stops
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1:30 am - 12:04 pmMAA-DTW
44h 04m2 stops
$936
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Sat, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 19
Etihad Airways Logo
11:57 am - 8:10 pmDTW-MAA
22h 43m2 stops
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4:25 am - 9:07 pmMAA-DTW
26h 12m2 stops
$940Etihad Airways
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 17

Air India flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
Aug 20
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 40m
2 stops
MAA11:10 pmChennai
Oct 22
MAA9:35 amChennai
47h 35m
2 stops
DTW11:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$834
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Air India
Sep 10
DTW6:12 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 28m
2 stops
MAA11:10 pmChennai
Oct 10
MAA8:00 amChennai
49h 10m
2 stops
DTW11:40 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$840
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Air India
Sep 12
DTW6:12 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
32h 13m
2 stops
MAA11:55 pmChennai
Sep 19
MAA9:35 amChennai
47h 54m
2 stops
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$851
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American Airlines flights from Detroit to Chennai

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American Airlines
Aug 24
DTW10:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 52m
2 stops
MAA10:05 amChennai
Sep 16
MAA5:50 pmChennai
37h 23m
2 stops
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$796
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American Airlines
Aug 26
DTW10:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 05m
2 stops
MAA10:05 amChennai
Sep 8
MAA5:50 pmChennai
37h 23m
2 stops
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$843
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American Airlines
Aug 24
DTW10:43 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 02m
2 stops
MAA5:15 amChennai
Sep 14
MAA5:50 pmChennai
37h 23m
2 stops
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$895
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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 July 31, 2025.
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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/24

10:43 am-10:05 am

2 stops37h 52m

Chennai

Tue 9/16

5:50 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$796

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:10 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

9:35 am-11:40 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$834

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

6:12 am-11:10 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Chennai

Fri 10/10

8:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops49h 10m

$840

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

10:30 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/8

5:50 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$843

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

6:12 am-11:55 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Chennai

Fri 9/19

9:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops47h 54m

$851

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/14

6:12 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Chennai

Tue 9/16

11:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 44m

$857

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

7:15 am-2:40 am

2 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Sat 9/20

10:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops47h 14m

$883

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

8:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Mon 11/10

3:55 am-7:01 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$930

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

7:15 am-12:15 am

2 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Fri 9/19

1:30 am-12:04 pm

2 stops44h 04m

$936

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

11:57 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 43m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

4:25 am-9:07 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$940

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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 $1,038. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Detroit to Chennai during February average around $1,106.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,067. 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 Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,761. 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 morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Detroit to Chennai when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,198. Flying to Chennai in the morning 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 evening when prices are around $1,493.

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 $1,343 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 $1,285 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 July 2025, prices for Detroit to Chennai flights are approximately 0% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$403

Fastest flight time

22h 40m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $403. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $796.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Chennai takes 22h 40m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Chennai Airport.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)
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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 22h 43m.

  • 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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