
Popular airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Chennai (DTW-MAA)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $506 for one-way flights and $986 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.






Origin airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County |
Destination airport | Chennai Intl. |
Airlines serving | Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic |
Roundtrip price | $985 |
Distance | 8480 mi |
Detroit to Chennai Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to Chennai
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Chennai are during the month of April. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Chennai with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Detroit to Chennai
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to Chennai: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to Chennai
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to Chennai in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $506 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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