Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, making Detroit ten hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAA to DTW flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chennai Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Many passengers pass through Frankfurt am Main Airport when flying between MAA and DTW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight is $916. A return plane ticket right now is $1,420. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to DTW, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel near DTW if you have a late Chennai Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Detroit's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Detroit in March.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to DTW sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south of Detroit. No journey is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.