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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai from ₹ 63,785

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 3/9. 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 - 08:25DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
35h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 - 13:59MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
38h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 100,056Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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13:55 - 08:25DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
32h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 - 13:59MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
38h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 100,247Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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14:44 - 02:50DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
25h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 - 23:52MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
48h 07m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas
₹ 100,342Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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07:05 - 02:50DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
33h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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21:55 - 00:04MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
36h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 100,437Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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10:35 - 08:25DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
35h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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21:55 - 00:04MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
36h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 100,627Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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14:44 - 08:25DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
31h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:05 - 00:04MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
30h 29m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 100,723Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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10:35 - 15:05DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
42h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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10:15 - 13:59MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
38h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 101,008Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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10:35 - 15:05DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
42h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:05 - 00:04MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
30h 29m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 102,436Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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10:26 - 20:20DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
23h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:05 - 19:21MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
25h 46m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 111,099Etihad Airways
Fri, 28 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
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06:30 - 02:50DSM  Des Moines-MAA Chennai
33h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl
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04:05 - 23:12MAA  Chennai-DSM Des Moines
29h 37m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
₹ 113,384Qatar Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best Lufthansa deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
Lufthansa
28 Aug
DSM15:20Des Moines
22h 20m
2 stops
MAA00:10Chennai
14 Sept
MAA21:05Chennai
30h 53m
3 stops
DSM17:28Des Moines
₹ 149,085
Lufthansa
17 Sept
DSM15:22Des Moines
31h 03m
3 stops
MAA08:55Chennai
23 Sept
MAA01:55Chennai
26h 23m
2 stops
DSM17:48Des Moines
₹ 150,893
Lufthansa
28 Aug
DSM13:21Des Moines
24h 19m
2 stops
MAA00:10Chennai
13 Sept
MAA18:00Chennai
34h 27m
3 stops
DSM17:57Des Moines
₹ 152,131

Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Des Moines to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
17 Sept
DSM06:30Des Moines
33h 50m
2 stops
MAA02:50Chennai
24 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
29h 37m
2 stops
DSM23:12Des Moines
₹ 113,384
Qatar Airways
27 Aug
DSM09:32Des Moines
31h 03m
2 stops
MAA03:05Chennai
14 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
25h 46m
2 stops
DSM19:21Des Moines
₹ 114,622
Qatar Airways
27 Aug
DSM09:32Des Moines
31h 03m
2 stops
MAA03:05Chennai
15 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
30h 29m
2 stops
DSM00:04Des Moines
₹ 115,003

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 18/9

10:35-08:25

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

10:15-13:59

2 stops38h 14m

₹ 100,056

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 1/9

13:55-08:25

2 stops32h 00m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

10:15-13:59

2 stops38h 14m

₹ 100,247

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 19/9

14:44-02:50

2 stops25h 36m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

10:15-23:52

2 stops48h 07m

₹ 100,342

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Sat 19/9

07:05-02:50

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

21:55-00:04

2 stops36h 39m

₹ 100,437

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 21/9

10:35-08:25

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

21:55-00:04

2 stops36h 39m

₹ 100,627

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Tue 15/9

14:44-08:25

2 stops31h 11m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

04:05-00:04

2 stops30h 29m

₹ 100,723

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 17/9

10:35-15:05

2 stops42h 00m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

10:15-13:59

2 stops38h 14m

₹ 101,008

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 17/9

10:35-15:05

2 stops42h 00m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

04:05-00:04

2 stops30h 29m

₹ 102,436
Fastest return journey

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Fri 28/8

10:26-20:20

2 stops23h 24m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

04:05-19:21

2 stops25h 46m

₹ 111,099

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 17/9

06:30-02:50

2 stops33h 50m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

04:05-23:12

2 stops29h 37m

₹ 113,384

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Fastest flight time

23h 24m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chennai takes 23h 24m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Chennai

  • How far is Des Moines to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between Des Moines and Chennai is about 13893.9 km. By plane, this route typically takes 23h 24m.

  • 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 are updated daily.

  • 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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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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