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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai from ₹ 36,030

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — MAA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chennai are usually found in September or January, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 93,280

One-way from

₹ 36,030

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 114,846
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/4-15/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 02m total
  • Detroit to Chennai
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6/3
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 57m total
  • Detroit to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 900,740 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 222,257 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Mon 7/407:00DTW - MAA
2 stops27h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 15/416:30MAA - DTW
2 stops37h 27mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/2₹ 93,280
Fri 21/319:14DTW - MAA
3 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/314:50MAA - DTW
3 stops43h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2₹ 94,233
Thu 10/406:19DTW - MAA
2 stops37h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/515:45MAA - DTW
2 stops34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 97,957
Tue 9/916:00DTW - MAA
2 stops45h 40mLufthansa
Mon 17/1101:45MAA - DTW
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2₹ 107,571
Thu 27/211:51DTW - MAA
2 stops27h 34mQatar Airways
Tue 11/303:45MAA - DTW
2 stops25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 116,405
Sun 16/318:01DTW - MAA
2 stops50h 04mBritish Airways
Tue 1/405:35MAA - DTW
2 stops26h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 117,964
Sun 31/809:30DTW - MAA
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Sat 14/201:45MAA - DTW
2 stops28h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2₹ 129,830

Find flights from Detroit to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

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Detroit

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/4

07:00-20:05

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Tue 15/4

16:30-20:27

2 stops37h 27m

₹ 93,280

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 21/3

19:14-15:10

3 stops34h 26m

Chennai

Sat 29/3

14:50-00:59

3 stops43h 39m

₹ 94,233

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/4

06:19-05:15

2 stops37h 26m

Chennai

Thu 15/5

15:45-17:00

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 97,957

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

16:00-08:55

2 stops31h 25m

Chennai

Tue 15/4

01:55-14:10

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 111,122

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 16/3

18:01-05:35

2 stops50h 04m

Chennai

Tue 1/4

05:35-22:58

2 stops26h 53m

₹ 117,964

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/4

10:50-00:10

2 stops27h 50m

Chennai

Mon 14/4

01:55-10:03

2 stops41h 38m

₹ 122,987

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 20/8

06:45-02:50

2 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Mon 8/9

04:20-22:54

2 stops28h 04m

₹ 123,767

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 17/3

17:57-08:55

3 stops29h 28m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

15:25-17:03

3 stops35h 08m

₹ 134,334

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/3

06:18-02:45

2 stops33h 57m

₹ 36,030

DetroitChennai

DTW - MAA

DTWMAA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/3

20:55-14:55

2 stops55h 30m

₹ 51,793

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Chennai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Detroit to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Detroit to Chennai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,612 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,179 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,989 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 93,280. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 97,957 and ₹ 111,122, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 51,793 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SWISS from ₹ 61,147 and Lufthansa from ₹ 62,706 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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LufthansaCheapest₹ 121,390Average₹ 138,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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