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

Air India, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways 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.

₹ 38,487 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 ₹ 86,331 to ₹ 102,838. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 83,330.

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One-way

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09:12 - 02:10DTW-MAA

31h 28m2 stops

03:10 - 08:13MAA-DTW

38h 33m2 stops

₹ 83,330

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Fri, 3 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct

06:00 - 23:55DTW-MAA

32h 25m2 stops

11:40 - 13:36MAA-DTW

35h 26m2 stops

₹ 83,595Air India

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Thu, 2 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct

06:00 - 00:55DTW-MAA

33h 25m2 stops

11:40 - 09:36MAA-DTW

56h 26m2 stops

₹ 84,212Air India

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Wed, 29 Oct - Fri, 21 Nov

17:00 - 18:05DTW-MAA

39h 35m2 stops

14:45 - 13:55MAA-DTW

33h 40m2 stops

₹ 84,301

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Sun, 26 Oct - Thu, 27 Nov

12:16 - 20:10DTW-MAA

46h 24m2 stops

20:40 - 11:30MAA-DTW

48h 20m2 stops

₹ 85,360Air India

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Fri, 3 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct

15:00 - 10:10DTW-MAA

33h 40m3 stops

19:50 - 15:14MAA-DTW

28h 54m2 stops

₹ 86,596

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

11:34 - 02:30DTW-MAA

29h 26m2 stops

03:55 - 22:57MAA-DTW

29h 32m2 stops

₹ 90,303Etihad Airways

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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

06:00 - 20:10DTW-MAA

28h 40m2 stops

03:55 - 22:41MAA-DTW

28h 16m2 stops

₹ 90,656Etihad Airways

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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

06:00 - 09:10DTW-MAA

40h 40m2 stops

04:05 - 19:26MAA-DTW

25h 51m2 stops

₹ 91,627Qatar Airways

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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

06:00 - 02:50DTW-MAA

35h 20m2 stops

04:05 - 15:27MAA-DTW

44h 52m2 stops

₹ 91,804Qatar Airways

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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Lufthansa deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets

Lufthansa

16 Sept

DTW16:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:10Chennai

13 Oct

MAA19:50Chennai

27h 50m

2 stops

DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 115,991

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Lufthansa

16 Sept

DTW16:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:10Chennai

11 Oct

MAA19:50Chennai

27h 50m

2 stops

DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 116,344

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Lufthansa

16 Sept

DTW16:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:10Chennai

13 Oct

MAA19:50Chennai

27h 50m

2 stops

DTW14:10Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 119,345

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Air India flights from Detroit to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Detroit to Chennai flight tickets

Air India

2 Oct

DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 25m

2 stops

MAA23:55Chennai

31 Oct

MAA11:40Chennai

35h 26m

2 stops

DTW13:36Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 83,595

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Air India

29 Oct

DTW06:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 25m

2 stops

MAA00:55Chennai

21 Nov

MAA11:40Chennai

56h 26m

2 stops

DTW09:36Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 84,212

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Air India

3 Oct

DTW12:16Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

46h 24m

2 stops

MAA20:10Chennai

9 Oct

MAA20:40Chennai

48h 20m

2 stops

DTW11:30Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

₹ 85,360

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/10

09:12-02:10

2 stops31h 28m

Chennai

Wed 8/10

03:10-08:13

2 stops38h 33m

₹ 83,330

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/10

06:00-23:55

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

11:40-13:36

2 stops35h 26m

₹ 83,595

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 29/10

06:00-00:55

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

Fri 21/11

11:40-09:36

2 stops56h 26m

₹ 84,212

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 26/10

17:00-18:05

2 stops39h 35m

Chennai

Thu 27/11

14:45-13:55

2 stops33h 40m

₹ 84,301

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/10

12:16-20:10

2 stops46h 24m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

20:40-11:30

2 stops48h 20m

₹ 85,360

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 29/9

15:00-10:10

3 stops33h 40m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

19:50-15:14

2 stops28h 54m

₹ 86,596

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 28/10

11:34-02:30

2 stops29h 26m

Chennai

Mon 3/11

03:55-22:57

2 stops29h 32m

₹ 90,303

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/10

06:00-20:10

2 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

03:55-22:41

2 stops28h 16m

₹ 90,656

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/11

06:00-09:10

2 stops40h 40m

Chennai

Wed 3/12

04:05-19:26

2 stops25h 51m

₹ 91,627

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

06:00-02:50

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

04:05-15:27

2 stops44h 52m

₹ 91,804

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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 October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around ₹ 97,189.

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 ₹ 128,315. 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 ₹ 176,688. 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 ₹ 131,074. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around ₹ 135,998. 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 ₹ 117,999 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 ₹ 104,780 on momondo.

How have Detroit to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Detroit to Chennai flights are approximately 5% 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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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. 24h 33m 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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