R2 164+ Cheap flights from Chennai

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MAA — CPT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

Ethiopian Air

Good round-trip deal

R2 939 or less

Good one-way deal

R758 or less
On average, Ethiopian Air currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chennai (avg. price of R11 656).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Wed 22/421:10
MAA
-
CPT
3 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/423:30
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R13 135
Wed 22/416:35
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops47h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/413:50
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops45h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R15 283
Tue 21/43:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3R16 082
Tue 30/64:20
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 1/819:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R16 232
Tue 30/623:15
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops37h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 1/810:40
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops19h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R17 547
Tue 30/69:35
MAA
-
CPT
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/814:20
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R23 840

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ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 22/4

6:45-13:00

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

13:00-2:40

1 stop34h 10m

R13 818

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 22/4

16:35-13:00

2 stops47h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

13:50-14:35

2 stops45h 15m

R15 283

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 21/4

3:55-11:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

13:00-2:40

1 stop34h 10m

R16 082

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 30/6

4:20-17:30

1 stop16h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

19:30-2:40

1 stop27h 40m

R16 232

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 30/6

23:15-9:25

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

10:40-9:20

2 stops19h 10m

R17 547

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 30/6

9:35-13:35

3 stops31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

14:20-8:45

2 stops38h 55m

R23 840
Fastest return journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 3/4

4:05-16:40

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

18:25-20:30

1 stop22h 35m

R24 656
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 19/4

2:45-14:35

1 stop15h 20m

R7 691

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 20/4

16:05-13:00

2 stops48h 25m

R8 341

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 24/4

4:20-22:50

2 stops22h 00m

R8 474

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai

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What are popular destinations to fly to from Chennai?

From Chennai you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New Delhi (385 flights per day), Mumbai (344 flights per day) and Bengaluru (292 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R5 672
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R5 065

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chennai?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chennai is Cochin, with prices starting at R1 865. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cochin
Cochin
From R1 865
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From R5 065

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Chennai. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chennai?

    The most selected flight destinations from Chennai for the current month are Dubai, New Delhi, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. While Dubai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Chennai for as low as R758 to Tuticorin (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R3 840 to fly from Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air have been found to have the cheapest prices from Chennai. Here are some options available: Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to Singapore Changi (R3 991). Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 603). Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 197).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Chennai?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Chennai are below:
    Chennai to Singapore from R12 265

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