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$931 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Chennai

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai (DSM-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:39 pm - 8:55 amDSM-MAA
30h 46m3 stops
9:05 pm - 9:29 pmMAA-DSM
34h 54m3 stops
$1,530Lufthansa
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Sat, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 7
3:39 pm - 12:10 amDSM-MAA
46h 01m2 stops
5:25 pm - 9:29 pmMAA-DSM
38h 34m3 stops
$1,536Lufthansa
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Sat, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 7
7:31 pm - 9:05 amDSM-MAA
27h 04m2 stops
9:30 pm - 10:19 pmMAA-DSM
35h 19m2 stops
$1,868Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 7
9:54 am - 9:05 amDSM-MAA
36h 41m2 stops
9:30 pm - 9:58 pmMAA-DSM
34h 58m2 stops
$1,901Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jul 2
7:31 pm - 9:05 amDSM-MAA
51h 04m2 stops
9:30 pm - 9:58 pmMAA-DSM
34h 58m2 stops
$1,909Qatar Airways
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Fri, Jun 14 - Tue, Jul 2
3:39 pm - 12:10 amDSM-MAA
46h 01m2 stops
1:50 am - 9:29 pmMAA-DSM
30h 09m2 stops
$2,006Lufthansa
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Sat, Jul 20 - Tue, Aug 6
11:30 am - 10:45 amDSM-MAA
36h 45m3 stops
5:25 pm - 5:51 pmMAA-DSM
34h 56m3 stops
$2,040Lufthansa
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Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jul 2
11:30 am - 10:45 amDSM-MAA
36h 45m3 stops
1:50 am - 5:51 pmMAA-DSM
26h 31m2 stops
$2,048Lufthansa
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Sat, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 1
11:30 am - 10:45 amDSM-MAA
36h 45m3 stops
1:50 am - 9:44 pmMAA-DSM
30h 24m3 stops
$2,068Lufthansa
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Sat, Jun 15 - Mon, Jul 1
7:39 pm - 9:05 amDSM-MAA
26h 56m2 stops
9:05 pm - 5:51 pmMAA-DSM
31h 16m3 stops
$2,378
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Sat, Jun 15 - Tue, Jul 2

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August

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$931
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Chennai was $931 for a one-way ticket and $1,530 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Chennai?

    On your way to Chennai, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Chennai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Chennai, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,708 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,654 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Chennai

 
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3912 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.2Boarding
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2024JFK - DXB
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

Missed connection from Philadelphia to London because flight from DC was seriously delayed. Was re-routed the next day (had to pay for hotel) to Zurich and was given a main cabin middle seat while I had paid for premium. Great job AA!!!

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

Original flight delayed several times and finally canceled at 2:30 in the morning. Staff at the gate was not very helpful in resolving problems or communicating why there were delays. I spent 34 hours at the airport before I could leave, they couldn't book me on another early flight even after canceling my original flight. Next flight available after my original flight was canceled was 22 hours later. I will never fly American Airlines again.

very very tight seats unfriendly crew who do not seem to care about the comfort of their passengers and do not know how to smile poor ground staff support at LHR and PHX

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Check in in Albuquerque was awful. The people were great but they were over loaded. The procedures were terrible. We got through fine but it took 90+ minutes.

Will try to not fly with them again. Delays because of weather but got redirected to an airport where I could not make connection.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Boston Logan is a crummy airport - signage is terrible or lacking in areas. Boarding seemed to be a free for all and with all the different airlines speaking, you couldn't tell who was supposed to be where and when. Plain and simple, airlines should board from the back of the plane to the front. Also someone was sitting in my seat. By the time that was figured out, I had to place my overhead behind me which made de-planing more difficult. Logan is not Lufthansa's fault so that is not on them, Boarding is on them! Still, overall it was a Good Experience flying with Lufthansa. This is not my first flight with them...

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

There was a screaming child behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night.

There was a screaming child just behind our seats. This prevented us from getting any sleep during the night!!

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Everything was good except food. I believe there is room for improvement

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/7Fri
3 stops
38h 00mDSM-MAA
$931
6/6Thu
3 stops
43h 45mDSM-MAA
$1,159
6/7Fri
2 stops
48h 10mDSM-MAA
$1,280
6/6Thu
2 stopsEmirates
25h 16mDSM-MAA
$4,360

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Des Moines - Chennai Flights

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Des Moines (DSM)United States

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Chennai (MAA)India

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