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

Air India, KLM, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers 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.

₹ 39,566 Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chennai in 2025

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 ₹ 98,260 to ₹ 168,221. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 71,533.

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06:12 - 20:10DTW-MAA

28h 28m2 stops

09:35 - 23:59MAA-DTW

47h 54m2 stops

₹ 71,533Air India

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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

06:12 - 15:30DTW-MAA

23h 48m2 stops

11:45 - 23:59MAA-DTW

45h 44m2 stops

₹ 74,852Air India

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Sun, 14 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep

06:00 - 00:55DTW-MAA

33h 25m2 stops

20:40 - 22:48MAA-DTW

36h 38m2 stops

₹ 76,861Air India

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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 11 Dec

08:05 - 20:10DTW-MAA

26h 35m2 stops

03:55 - 19:01MAA-DTW

25h 36m2 stops

₹ 81,228Etihad Airways

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Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov

08:05 - 20:10DTW-MAA

26h 35m2 stops

10:15 - 23:40MAA-DTW

46h 55m2 stops

₹ 82,101Etihad Airways

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Mon, 13 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

06:12 - 20:10DTW-MAA

28h 28m2 stops

22:00 - 17:35MAA-DTW

29h 05m2 stops

₹ 86,207

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Wed, 10 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct

09:33 - 00:15DTW-MAA

29h 12m2 stops

23:45 - 20:34MAA-DTW

30h 19m3 stops

₹ 91,272

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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep

06:45 - 09:10DTW-MAA

39h 55m2 stops

04:05 - 23:42MAA-DTW

30h 07m2 stops

₹ 98,609Qatar Airways

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Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

12:09 - 05:15DTW-MAA

30h 36m2 stops

16:00 - 13:06MAA-DTW

31h 36m2 stops

₹ 99,046American Airlines

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Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec

12:09 - 05:15DTW-MAA

30h 36m2 stops

18:10 - 13:06MAA-DTW

29h 26m2 stops

₹ 105,072American Airlines

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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

11 Oct

DTW08:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 35m

2 stops

MAA20:10Chennai

10 Nov

MAA03:55Chennai

25h 36m

2 stops

DTW19:01Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 81,228

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Etihad Airways

13 Oct

DTW08:05Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 35m

2 stops

MAA20:10Chennai

24 Oct

MAA10:15Chennai

46h 55m

2 stops

DTW23:40Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 82,101

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Etihad Airways

30 Aug

DTW11:57Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 43m

2 stops

MAA20:10Chennai

19 Sept

MAA04:25Chennai

53h 04m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 82,626

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Air India flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets

Air India

15 Sept

DTW06:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

28h 28m

2 stops

MAA20:10Chennai

22 Sept

MAA09:35Chennai

47h 54m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 71,533

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Air India

14 Sept

DTW06:12Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

23h 48m

2 stops

MAA15:30Chennai

16 Sept

MAA11:45Chennai

45h 44m

2 stops

DTW23:59Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 74,852

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Air India

9 Oct

DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 25m

2 stops

MAA00:55Chennai

11 Dec

MAA20:40Chennai

36h 38m

2 stops

DTW22:48Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 76,861

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 15/9

06:12-20:10

2 stops28h 28m

Chennai

Mon 22/9

09:35-23:59

2 stops47h 54m

₹ 71,533

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 14/9

06:12-15:30

2 stops23h 48m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

11:45-23:59

2 stops45h 44m

₹ 74,852

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

06:00-00:55

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

Thu 11/12

20:40-22:48

2 stops36h 38m

₹ 76,861

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/10

08:05-20:10

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Mon 10/11

03:55-19:01

2 stops25h 36m

₹ 81,228

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 13/10

08:05-20:10

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Fri 24/10

10:15-23:40

2 stops46h 55m

₹ 82,101

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/9

06:12-20:10

2 stops28h 28m

Chennai

Fri 10/10

22:00-17:35

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 86,207

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 23/8

09:33-00:15

2 stops29h 12m

Chennai

Sun 7/9

23:45-20:34

3 stops30h 19m

₹ 91,272

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 28/1

06:45-09:10

2 stops39h 55m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

04:05-23:42

2 stops30h 07m

₹ 98,609

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/12

12:09-05:15

2 stops30h 36m

Chennai

Thu 25/12

16:00-13:06

2 stops31h 36m

₹ 99,046

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/12

12:09-05:15

2 stops30h 36m

Chennai

Tue 30/12

18:10-13:06

2 stops29h 26m

₹ 105,072

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to Chennai

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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 February is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around ₹ 96,600.

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 ₹ 126,961. 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 ₹ 174,825. 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 ₹ 129,691. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around ₹ 134,563. 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 ₹ 117,278 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 ₹ 112,234 on momondo.

How have Detroit to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Detroit to Chennai flights are approximately 0% 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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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to Chennai

Best price found	₹ 39,566
Fastest flight time	21h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chennai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Detroit in the past 72 hours is ₹ 39,566. The best return flight deal from Detroit to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 71,533.

The fastest flight from Detroit to Chennai takes 21h 20m

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?
Chennai is 13611.2 km away from Detroit. 22h 43m 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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