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Cheapest round-trip
$1,132
Typical prices: $1,198-$1,800
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/20Wed 2/28
DFW - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$458
Typical prices: $672-$1,222
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1
DFW - MAA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 25% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg $1,546 (round-trip)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 22h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai (DFW-MAA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai

Sat, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 28
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7:00 am - 7:50 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
25h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:05 pm - 1:43 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
33h 08m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,132Etihad Airways
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18
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8:27 am - 7:50 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
23h 53m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:55 am - 9:50 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
29h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,139Etihad Airways
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
Gulf Air Logo
10:24 am - 4:45 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
55h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
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9:25 pm - 5:55 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
32h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,141Gulf Air
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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12:00 pm - 7:00 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
32h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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2:00 pm - 9:30 amMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
30h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Dubai Intl
$1,144Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 21
Gulf Air Logo
6:30 pm - 8:40 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
38h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl
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9:25 pm - 3:30 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
29h 35m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,149Gulf Air
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 1:00 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
28h 10m2 stops Istanbul Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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9:55 am - 6:25 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
44h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Istanbul
$1,150Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 20
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7:00 pm - 8:15 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
25h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Bengaluru Intl
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11:15 pm - 4:50 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
29h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,157Air France
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22
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7:00 pm - 8:15 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
25h 45m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Bengaluru Intl
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11:15 pm - 4:50 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
29h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,157Air France
Wed, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:50 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
32h 00m2 stops Istanbul New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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9:30 pm - 6:25 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
32h 25m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Istanbul
$1,188Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Feb 21
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8:20 pm - 10:35 amDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-MAA Chennai
26h 45m2 stops Istanbul Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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10:00 pm - 6:25 pmMAA  Chennai-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
31h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Istanbul
$1,207Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai typically range from $1,198 to $1,800. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,132, on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai at $1,085 round-trip.
•December ($1,882) and July ($1,860) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Key details for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$458
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 102% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

    A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 9,255 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai range from $1,198 to $1,800, with an average of $1,443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,198 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $1,443 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,132 to $11,302. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $931, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

    Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 49% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,362 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,538, a difference of $176.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 11m, compared with 22h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 22h 17m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Chennai?

    Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,362, about $176 less than Friday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chennai trip for April. Fares historically average $1,085 round-trip in that month - typically $797 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

    • Trident Chennai
    • Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    • Hotel Mount Manor

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