What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Chennai?

Air India is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to Chennai

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Chennai Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

₹ 36,100 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chennai in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 155,051 to ₹ 220,573. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 79,691.

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06:00 - 02:15

DTW

MAA

33h 45m2 stops

02:50 - 23:57

MAA

DTW

30h 37m2 stops

₹ 79,691Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 14 Apr

06:00 - 00:35

DTW

MAA

32h 05m2 stops

02:00 - 23:56

MAA

DTW

56h 26m2 stops

₹ 83,392Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb

22:07 - 15:40

DTW

MAA

31h 03m2 stops

21:40 - 21:03

MAA

DTW

33h 53m2 stops

₹ 83,843Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

22:08 - 19:10

DTW

MAA

34h 32m2 stops

18:00 - 22:08

MAA

DTW

38h 38m3 stops

₹ 84,023Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

06:00 - 00:35

DTW

MAA

32h 05m2 stops

21:40 - 17:09

MAA

DTW

29h 59m2 stops

₹ 86,280Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

06:00 - 02:30

DTW

MAA

34h 00m2 stops

16:10 - 12:21

MAA

DTW

30h 41m2 stops

₹ 86,911Etihad Airways

Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

14:06 - 10:20

DTW

MAA

33h 44m3 stops

18:00 - 22:08

MAA

DTW

38h 38m3 stops

₹ 87,092Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

22:08 - 20:10

DTW

MAA

35h 32m2 stops

21:40 - 21:03

MAA

DTW

33h 53m2 stops

₹ 87,182Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

14:36 - 10:20

DTW

MAA

33h 14m3 stops

21:40 - 17:09

MAA

DTW

29h 59m2 stops

₹ 87,363Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

14:36 - 10:20

DTW

MAA

33h 14m3 stops

09:35 - 22:08

MAA

DTW

47h 03m3 stops

₹ 87,453Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

30 Jan

DTW08:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 55m

2 stops

MAA08:10Chennai

14 Feb

MAA03:55Chennai

47h 24m

2 stops

DTW16:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 86,911

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Etihad Airways

3 Feb

DTW08:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 40m

2 stops

MAA19:55Chennai

5 Mar

MAA10:00Chennai

57h 55m

2 stops

DTW09:25Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 87,633

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Etihad Airways

11 Jan

DTW08:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

31h 15m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

22 Feb

MAA15:45Chennai

35h 34m

2 stops

DTW16:49Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 89,529

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Qatar Airways

12 Mar

DTW17:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:20Chennai

16 Apr

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 55m

2 stops

DTW22:45Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 89,258

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Qatar Airways

10 Feb

DTW16:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 49m

2 stops

MAA02:20Chennai

10 Mar

MAA04:05Chennai

29h 24m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 90,070

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Qatar Airways

11 Feb

DTW16:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 59m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

8 Mar

MAA03:25Chennai

47h 32m

2 stops

DTW17:27Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 90,341

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Return

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DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 15/2

06:00-02:15

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

02:50-23:57

2 stops30h 37m

₹ 79,691

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/2

06:00-00:35

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

02:00-23:56

2 stops56h 26m

₹ 83,392

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 13/1

22:07-15:40

2 stops31h 03m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

21:40-21:03

2 stops33h 53m

₹ 83,843

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

22:08-19:10

2 stops34h 32m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

18:00-22:08

3 stops38h 38m

₹ 84,023

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

06:00-00:35

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

21:40-17:09

2 stops29h 59m

₹ 86,280

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

06:00-02:30

2 stops34h 00m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

16:10-12:21

2 stops30h 41m

₹ 86,911

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 18/1

14:06-10:20

3 stops33h 44m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

18:00-22:08

3 stops38h 38m

₹ 87,092

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 17/1

22:08-20:10

2 stops35h 32m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

21:40-21:03

2 stops33h 53m

₹ 87,182

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 15/1

14:36-10:20

3 stops33h 14m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

21:40-17:09

2 stops29h 59m

₹ 87,363

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 19/1

14:36-10:20

3 stops33h 14m

Chennai

Tue 3/2

09:35-22:08

3 stops47h 03m

₹ 87,453

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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?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around ₹ 92,597.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Detroit is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as ₹ 131,189. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Detroit to Chennai on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 180,647. 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?

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 134,011. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around ₹ 139,045. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 ₹ 120,199 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Detroit for as low as ₹ 104,240 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to Chennai flight.

How have Detroit to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Detroit to Chennai flights are approximately 16% cheaper 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	23h 30m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to Chennai takes 23h 30m

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?
Chennai is 13611.2 km away from Detroit. 23h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Chennai Airport were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Flights from Detroit to Chennai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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