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Flights from Detroit to Chennai

Search cheap flights from Detroit to Chennai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$799, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,993.

      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Thu, May 28 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 13:55
        Chennai - Detroit | Fri, Jun 5 | Lufthansa
        US$1,993 US$4,655
        56% off
        56% off
        US$4,655 US$1,993
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Tue, Jun 2 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 14:15
        Chennai - Detroit | Tue, Jun 9 | Lufthansa
        US$2,175 US$4,655
        53% off
        53% off
        US$4,655 US$2,175
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Thu, Jun 4 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 14:15
        Chennai - Detroit | Wed, Jun 10 | Lufthansa
        US$2,528 US$4,655
        46% off
        46% off
        US$4,655 US$2,528
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sun, May 24 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 13:55
        Chennai - Detroit | Sun, May 31 | Lufthansa
        US$3,975
        15% off
        US$4,655 US$3,975
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Mon, Jun 1 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 14:15
        Chennai - Detroit | Mon, Jun 8 | Lufthansa
        US$4,024
        14% off
        US$4,655 US$4,024
      • DTW 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sat, Jun 20 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 14:15
        Chennai - Detroit | Sat, Jun 27 | Lufthansa
        US$4,073
        13% off
        US$4,655 US$4,073
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sat, May 23 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 13:55
        Chennai - Detroit | Sat, May 30 | Lufthansa
        US$4,201
        10% off
        US$4,655 US$4,201
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        DTW 13:55
        Chennai - Detroit | Mon, May 25 | Lufthansa
        US$4,228
        9% off
        US$4,655 US$4,228
      • DTW 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sat, Jun 13 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 14:15
        Chennai - Detroit | Sat, Jun 20 | Lufthansa
        US$4,306
        7% off
        US$4,655 US$4,306
      • DTW 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Wed, Jun 17 | Lufthansa
        MAA 01:55
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        DTW 14:15
        Chennai - Detroit | Wed, Jun 24 | Lufthansa
        US$4,329
        7% off
        US$4,655 US$4,329
      • DTT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Detroit - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DTT 16:00
        Chennai - Detroit | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
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      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | United Airlines
        US$799 US$1,822
        56% off
        56% off
        US$1,822 US$799
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sat, May 30 | Lufthansa
        US$1,020 US$1,822
        44% off
        44% off
        US$1,822 US$1,020
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sun, May 31 | Lufthansa
        US$1,053 US$1,822
        42% off
        42% off
        US$1,822 US$1,053
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Tue, Jun 2 | United Airlines
        US$1,108
        39% off
        US$1,822 US$1,108
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Lufthansa
        US$1,189
        35% off
        US$1,822 US$1,189
      • DTW 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sun, Jul 5 | Lufthansa
        US$1,359
        25% off
        US$1,822 US$1,359
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Mon, Jul 6 | Lufthansa
        US$1,359
        25% off
        US$1,822 US$1,359
      • DTW 16:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Tue, May 26 | Lufthansa
        US$1,401
        23% off
        US$1,822 US$1,401
      • DTW 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | Lufthansa
        US$1,631
        10% off
        US$1,822 US$1,631
      • DTW 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Detroit - Chennai | Thu, Jun 25 | Lufthansa
        US$1,694
        7% off
        US$1,822 US$1,694
      • DTT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Detroit - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Detroit to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Chennai (DTT-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$799 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to MAA on Fri, May 22), while Lufthansa offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,993 departing on Thu, May 28 and returning on Fri, Jun 5.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$799.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Chennai on May 23, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at US$1,993.
  • The time difference between Chennai and Detroit is 10h.
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