R2 837+ Cheap flights from Chennai

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MAA — CPT
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Chennai

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Cheapest airline

Ethiopian Air

Good round-trip deal

R1 300 or less

Good one-way deal

R750 or less
On average, Ethiopian Air currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chennai (avg. price of R11 642).
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Sun 22/24:05MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 2/312:35CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/1R10 753
Thu 5/210:10MAA - CPT
1 stop31h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/213:50CPT - MAA
1 stop31h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R13 640
Sun 22/24:05MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/314:25CPT - MAA
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R14 547
Wed 4/23:40MAA - CPT
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/27:00CPT - MAA
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 629
Mon 9/34:05MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 13/318:55CPT - MAA
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R15 239
Mon 9/319:05MAA - CPT
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/37:55CPT - MAA
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R16 509

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Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 22/2

4:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-2:30

1 stop34h 25m

R10 753

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 5/2

10:10-13:45

1 stop31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-1:10

1 stop31h 50m

R13 640

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 22/2

4:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

14:25-2:30

3 stops32h 35m

R14 547

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 4/2

3:40-22:50

2 stops22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

7:00-2:30

2 stops40h 00m

R14 629

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 9/3

4:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

18:55-2:30

1 stop28h 05m

R15 239

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 9/3

19:05-21:55

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

7:55-7:50

2 stops44h 25m

R16 509

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 21/2

4:05-17:25

1 stop16h 50m

R6 993

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 22/2

7:15-6:00

2 stops50h 15m

R7 768

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai (average of R12 370). Flying from Chennai in February will prove the most costly (average of R25 481). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Chennai?

From Chennai you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New Delhi (387 flights per day), Mumbai (329 flights per day) and Bengaluru (281 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R3 012
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 072

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chennai?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chennai is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl, with prices starting at R1 072. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R1 072
Vishakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam
From R1 300
Cochin
Cochin
From R1 847

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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 9 January 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, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 R750 to Tuticorin (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R3 150 to fly from Chennai.

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

    Looking at our data, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Chennai. Here are some options available: Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to Singapore Changi (R3 954). Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 381). Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 515).

  • 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 151

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Chennai. At this moment in time February is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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