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Cheap flights from Detroit to Chennai from $404

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Lufthansa Logo
2:19 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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MAA
23h 16m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 am - 2:15 pm
MAA
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DTW
42h 30m
2 stops
$776Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 4
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4:05 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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MAA
21h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:15 am - 2:15 pm
MAA
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DTW
42h 30m
2 stops
$847Lufthansa
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:55 pm
DTW
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MAA
28h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 12:09 am
MAA
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DTW
30h 44m
2 stops
$889Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
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10:59 pm - 8:10 pm
DTW
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MAA
34h 41m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 5:26 pm
MAA
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DTW
35h 11m
2 stops
$928Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Apr 5
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 2:30 am
DTW
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MAA
31h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 11:59 pm
MAA
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DTW
42h 19m
2 stops
$938Etihad Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 3:40 pm
DTW
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MAA
30h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 5:26 pm
MAA
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DTW
35h 11m
2 stops
$941Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Apr 5
Etihad Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:55 pm
DTW
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MAA
27h 25m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 am - 11:59 pm
MAA
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DTW
48h 29m
2 stops
$948Etihad Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
Etihad Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:55 pm
DTW
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MAA
28h 25m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:55 am - 11:59 pm
MAA
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DTW
29h 34m
2 stops
$954Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:40 pm
DTW
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MAA
23h 10m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
MAA
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DTW
39h 29m
2 stops
$955Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 8
Etihad Airways Logo
8:45 am - 2:30 am
DTW
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MAA
31h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 12:32 pm
MAA
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DTW
30h 52m
2 stops
$958Etihad Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 18

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Feb 24
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 25m
2 stops
MAA7:55 pmChennai
Mar 2
MAA10:00 amChennai
48h 29m
2 stops
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$938
Etihad Airways
Feb 19
DTW9:56 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 29m
2 stops
MAA7:55 pmChennai
Mar 12
MAA4:10 pmChennai
41h 19m
2 stops
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$948
Etihad Airways
Mar 12
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 25m
2 stops
MAA7:55 pmChennai
Mar 18
MAA3:55 amChennai
29h 34m
2 stops
DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$954

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
DTW10:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
29h 35m
2 stops
MAA2:35 amChennai
Apr 19
MAA3:55 amChennai
28h 55m
2 stops
DTW11:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,015
Qatar Airways
Mar 6
DTW1:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 03m
2 stops
MAA3:35 amChennai
Apr 21
MAA4:20 amChennai
26h 30m
2 stops
DTW9:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,035
Qatar Airways
Mar 28
DTW11:11 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
30h 19m
2 stops
MAA3:00 amChennai
Apr 3
MAA4:20 amChennai
46h 28m
2 stops
DTW5:18 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,053

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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

2:19 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 16m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$776

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

4:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$847

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

5:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/17

3:55 am-12:09 am

2 stops30h 44m

$889

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

10:59 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

3:45 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$928

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

8:45 am-2:30 am

2 stops31h 15m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops42h 19m

$938

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

10:59 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops30h 11m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

3:45 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops35h 11m

$941

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

10:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops48h 29m

$948

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Wed 3/18

3:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$954

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Chennai

Sun 3/8

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$955

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

8:45 am-2:30 am

2 stops31h 15m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

4:10 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$958

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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 $1,013. 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 $1,026.

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 $1,219. 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 $1,220. 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 $1,667.

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 $1,308 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 $1,157 on momondo.

How have Detroit to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Detroit to Chennai flights are approximately 48% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Detroit to Chennai

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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Fastest flight time

22h 43m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Chennai takes 22h 43m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Chennai.
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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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