Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chennai
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September 8 - September 15
DTW - Chennai
$1,250
$959
Round trip
September 1 - September 22
DTW - Chennai
$1,185
$963
Round trip
September 5 - September 22
DTW - Chennai
$1,203
$963
Round trip
September 4 - September 20
DTW - Chennai
$1,196
$988
Round trip
October 16 - October 31
DTW - Chennai
$1,301
$988
Round trip
September 5 - September 19
DTW - Chennai
$1,206
$1,001
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September 12 - September 19
DTW - Chennai
$1,252
$1,001
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September 11 - October 3
DTW - Chennai
$1,206
$1,001
Round trip
September 5 - September 26
DTW - Chennai
$1,198
$1,001
Round trip
September 11 - September 25
DTW - Chennai
$1,215
$1,013
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Insights for flights from Detroit to Chennai
How much is a round trip from Detroit to Chennai
Regular price: $1,078 - $1,937
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Chennai is typically between $1078 and $1937. The current lowest deal is $959 with Etihad Airways, for travel from September 8 to September 15, 2026.
now $959
Low $1,078
High $1,937
The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Chennai
The cheapest month to fly from DTT to MAA is November, with a median price of $1267. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $5319. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
November
Flights from $1,267
March
Flights from $5,319
Direct flights from Detroit to Chennai
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
Lufthansa
Oman Air
Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Chennai
Sat, Aug 8
DTW - Chennai
Detroit (DTW) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$1,278
$1,374
One-way
Mon, Aug 10
DTW - Chennai
Detroit (DTW) - Chennai (MAA)
KLM, Air India Limited
$1,249
$1,121
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
DTW - Chennai
Detroit (DTW) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$1,268
$1,288
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
DTW - Chennai
Detroit (DTW) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$1,268
$1,317
One-way
Fri, Aug 21
DTW - Chennai
Detroit (DTW) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$1,280
$1,001
One-way
Fri, Aug 21
DTW - Chennai
Detroit (DTW) - Chennai (MAA)
$1,303
$1,082
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Chennai
Sep 29 - Oct 3
$1,326 → $999
25%
Oct 16 - Oct 31
$1,301 → $988
24%
Sep 8 - Sep 15
$1,250 → $959
23%
Aug 27 - Sep 9
$1,306 → $1,022
22%
Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Chennai
Detroit - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares for Detroit to Chennai are near the typical level, with a median price of $1477.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically cheapest at $1267
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Chennai, with a median price of $1267.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 39h 30m
Flights from Detroit to Chennai typically take 39h 30m, with 3 stopovers being common.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
This route is connecting dominant, with no direct flights available from Detroit to Chennai.
🏆 Airline highlight
Etihad Airways offers deals
Etihad Airways has historically offered 16 deals for connecting flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Chennai appear frequently, about 1 deal per day.
Detroit main airports to depart from
Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Airport is a good option for flights from Detroit to Chennai.
📍 ~30 km from city center
💸 Flights from ~$959
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Detroit to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from Chennai city center
💸 Flights from ~$959
Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative
Bengaluru International (BLR)
Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.
📍 ~270 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)
💸 Flights from ~$983
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.
📍 ~110 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1174
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
📍 ~320 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1424
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub, an excellent alternative for long-haul international flights.
📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)
💸 Flights from ~$1013
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a major regional hub, a strong alternative for flights to South Indian destinations.
📍 ~430 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1136
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