Travelling from Dallas to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
Planning your vacation starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Chennai Airport (MAA) taking off from here.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Dallas. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Dallas to MAA.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dallas to MAA leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
DFW is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dallas to Chennai Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
73.22% of flights leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dallas to MAA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field Airport:
76.03% of flights out of Dallas Love Field Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas to Chennai Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Dallas to Chennai Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Chennai Airport (MAA)
At the moment, C$578 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Chennai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,063. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dallas to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Dallas to Chennai Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Dallas to Chennai Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Dallas to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Dallas to MAA flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chennai right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Dallas to Chennai Airport:
Your Chennai trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in India, head for Salem, about 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are the start of reasons to visit.