Award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for MAA→DTW. Lowest economy: 34,955 miles + $360.25 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business class: 110,000 points + $155.36 (Air Canada Aeroplan); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $45.69 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $102.89 (Alaska Atmos Rewards); mixed cabin from 220,000 miles + $45.69 (United MileagePlus).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW) at a glance
- From
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- To
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Mar 2027
- Most dates with space
- 58 of 58 departure dates checked (Air Canada Aeroplan, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Detroit (DTW)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 34,955 pts + $360.25 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6) +1 more | 6 | 51 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.69 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX) +4 more | — | 50 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $45.69 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), EVA Air (BR) +6 more | 2 | 56 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 65,000 pts + $102.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $116.06 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 1 | 58 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $80.69 | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH) +3 more | 1 | 52 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 94,775 pts + $163.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 49 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 88,000 pts + $45.69Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +4 more | 1 | 52 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $362.06Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 1 | 51 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $155.36 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 38 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $102.89Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 7 | 6 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage and Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $45.69Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 230,787 pts + $122.10Mixed cabin | 3 stops | Air Canada (AC), Air India (AI), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $102.89 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 34,955 pts + $360.25 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $60.69 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 65,410 pts + $108.59 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $90.15 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $87.59Mixed cabin | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 230,787 pts + $122.10Mixed cabin | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $102.89 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34,955 · Etihad Guest (20 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (20 dates)Mixed cabin | 220,000 · MileagePlus (4 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 144,785 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 250,002 · Aeroplan (2 dates) | 484,976 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 37,603 · Etihad Guest (13 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (11 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (13 dates)Mixed cabin | 220,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 37,383 · Etihad Guest (10 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates)Mixed cabin | 220,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 37,603 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 131,117 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Etihad Guest had the lowest observed award, 34,955 miles + $360.25; see how many miles you need with Etihad Guest.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $80.69; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 110,000 points + $155.36, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 88,000 miles + $45.69 with United MileagePlus; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $102.89, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 220,000 miles + $45.69 with United MileagePlus; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW)
What's the lowest Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 34,955 miles + $360.25 with Etihad Guest. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 18:13 UTC for a Nov 23, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 51 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 15:46 UTC). In business class, 110,000 points + $155.36 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 38 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 23:19 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 88,000 miles + $45.69 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 50 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 58 dates, premium economy 49 dates, business class 38 dates, first class 23 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 47 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 13 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 51 dates, business class 51 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 56 dates, premium economy 52 dates, business class 52 dates, first class 9 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 2 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Air India. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Chennai (MAA) to Detroit (DTW)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 34,955 miles with Etihad Guest (20 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 110,000 points with Aeroplan (10 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.