Dallas-Fort Worth to Chennai (DFW–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Chennai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+11.5h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DFW and MAA, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MAA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
FRA ~21h 26m LHR ~23h 15m DXB ~26h 6m DOH ~29h 40m HKG ~37h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
440
Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → MAA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
MAA → DFW
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+11.5h
Chennai is 11.5 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5.5:00 AM (next day) in Chennai.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa is the standard option for tourists, applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The 30-day eTourist visa costs $25 (single or double entry). The 1-year and 5-year eTourist visas cost $40 and $80 respectively, both with multiple entries and a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Upload a passport scan and a recent photo. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.

The eVisa is accepted at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Kolkata (CCU), and Hyderabad (HYD), plus 5 seaports. At the airport, proceed to the eVisa immigration counter with your printed eVisa confirmation. Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured. India also offers traditional paper visas through the embassy with longer validity options for business and employment.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Delhi run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India. Newark to Mumbai runs about 15 hours 30 minutes on United and Air India. Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles also have nonstop service to Indian cities. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 85 INR per $1. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) dominates digital payments in India: Google Pay and PhonePe are accepted at millions of merchants. Metro systems operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad with fares from INR 10 to INR 60 ($0.12 to $0.70). Auto-rickshaws are the universal last-mile transport: use the Uber or Ola app for metered pricing.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Chennai route.
Route details
Time difference+11.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to MAA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRA, LHR, DXB, DOH and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 11.5 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via FRA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.