Award flights from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)
Award space from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Dallas (DFW, DAL) and Chennai (MAA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $268.00 on DFW–MAA (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $1,764.20 on DAL–MAA (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 220,000 miles + $5.60 on DFW–MAA (United MileagePlus) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 35,000 pts + $268.00
- DFW–MAA · Skywards
- Lowest premium economy
- 60,500 pts + $50.20
- DFW–MAA · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 70,000 pts + $1,764.20
- DAL–MAA · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class (mixed cabin)
- 220,000 pts + $5.60
- DFW–MAA · MileagePlus · part of the trip in a lower cabin
Economy was lowest on DFW–MAA: 35,000 miles + $268.00 with Emirates Skywards. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $20.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DAL–MAA. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 70,000 miles + $1,764.20, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $20.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points: 35,000 miles + $268.00 with Emirates Skywards on DFW–MAA (seen on 78 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $268.00 | DFW–MAA | 78 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $308.28 | DFW–MAA | 11 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $20.60 | DFW–MAA | 66 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $62.80 | DFW–MAA | 319 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | DFW–MAA | 93 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 47,000 pts + $58.00 | DFW–MAA | 18 |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | DFW–MAA | 107 |
| Etihad Guest | 50,625 pts + $303.00 | DFW–MAA | 118 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 53,700 pts + $42.80 | DFW–MAA | 26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $268.00 | DFW–MAA | 24 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $75.61 | DFW–MAA | 93 |
| GOL Smiles | 286,000 pts + taxes not reported | DFW–MAA | 61 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points: 60,500 miles + $50.20 with United MileagePlus on DFW–MAA (seen on 101 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $50.20 | DFW–MAA | 101 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $49.30 | DFW–MAA | 9 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 78,000 pts + $316.44 | DFW–MAA | 5 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $428.00 | DFW–MAA | 27 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $618.40 | DFW–MAA | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,659 pts + $123.61 | DFW–MAA | 81 |
| GOL Smiles | 833,700 pts + taxes not reported | DFW–MAA | 1 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points: 70,000 miles + $1,764.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DAL–MAA (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $1,764.20 | DAL–MAA | 2 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 114 |
| Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $303.00Mixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 112 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,073.00 | DFW–MAA | 77 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $75.61Mixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 82 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 130,000 pts + $1,778.00 | DFW–MAA | 176 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 157,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 39 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 187,700 pts + $1,755.20Mixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 4 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points: 220,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on DFW–MAA on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin) (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 6 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80 | DFW–MAA | 1 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 392,556 pts + $107.91Mixed cabin | DFW–MAA | 1 |
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.
Dallas to Chennai (MAA) at a glance
- From
- Dallas (DFW, DAL)
- To
- Chennai (MAA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 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 India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), EVA Air (BR), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Lufthansa (LH), Qatar Airways (QR) and 4 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 9,261–9,264 miles (14,904–14,909 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chennai (MAA)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Dallas and Chennai (MAA), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chennai (MAA) | 35,000 pts + $268.00Skywards · 78 dates | 60,500 pts + $50.20MileagePlus · 101 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,764.50AAdvantage · 1 date | 220,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 6 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Dallas (DAL) to Chennai (MAA) | 40,000 pts + $20.60AAdvantage · 10 dates | 62,500 pts + $342.70AAdvantage · 3 dates | 70,000 pts + $1,764.20AAdvantage · 2 dates | — |
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.
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.
Lowest observed by cabin, Dallas to Chennai (MAA)
- Economy: 35,000 miles + $268.00 on Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chennai (MAA) with Emirates Skywards, which showed economy award space there on 78 dates.
- Premium Economy: 60,500 miles + $50.20 on Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chennai (MAA) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 101 dates.
- Business Class: 70,000 miles + $1,764.20 on Dallas (DAL) to Chennai (MAA) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates.
- First Class: 220,000 miles + $5.60 on Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chennai (MAA) with United MileagePlus on a mixed-cabin itinerary, which showed first-class award space there on 6 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DFW–MAA | Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 38,000 pts + $330.58 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | DFW–MAA | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 151,500 pts + $268.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–MAA | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–MAA | Etihad Guest | 100,000 pts + $303.00Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–MAA | Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,073.00 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–MAA | Air Canada Aeroplan | 164,727 pts + $83.91 | 1 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–MAA | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 170,000 pts + taxes not reported | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DFW–MAA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $62.80 | 6 | 1 stop | 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 Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + $20.60 (5 dates)AAdvantage | 151,500 pts + $268.00 (1 date)Qantas | 109,000 pts + $1,073.00 (4 dates)Skywards | — | |
| 40,000 pts + $20.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 156,927 pts + $83.91 (7 dates)Aeroplan | 88,000 pts + $13.60 (25 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Skywards | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $303.00 (25 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + $50.20 (25 dates)MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 215,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Asia Miles | 62,500 pts + $342.70 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $1,764.20 (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 38,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Asia Miles | 62,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 126,836 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 220,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | |
| 190,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | — | — | |
| 42,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 200,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 130,000 pts + $1,778.00 (26 dates)Atmos | 255,000 pts + $62.80 (1 date)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 2:1.5 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Dallas to Chennai (MAA) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)?
In business class, DAL–MAA with 70,000 miles + $1,764.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, DFW–MAA with 35,000 miles + $268.00 (Emirates Skywards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Dallas and Chennai (MAA) had award space?
DFW–MAA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and DAL–MAA (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 35,000 miles + $268.00 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 78 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 70,000 miles + $1,764.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 29, 2026, 23:17 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 66 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 93 dates, premium economy 81 dates, business class 82 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 319 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 176 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 18 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 26 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 11 dates, premium economy 5 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 78 dates, business class 77 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 118 dates, business class 112 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with MileagePlus (49,500 miles + $5.60) to $308.28 with Asia Miles (38,000 miles + $308.28); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,778.00 with Atmos (130,000 points + $1,778.00). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Dallas to Chennai (MAA) on points?
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 Feb 2027 departures, 35,000 miles + taxes not reported with Skywards (25 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 70,000 miles + $1,764.20 with AAdvantage (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Dallas to Chennai (MAA)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Sep 26, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.