R2 899+ Cheap flights from Chennai

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MAA — CPT
Aug 19 — Aug 261
1 adult

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Cheapest airline

Ethiopian Air

Good round-trip deal

R1 385 or less

Good one-way deal

R624 or less
On average, Ethiopian Air currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chennai (avg. price of R12 665).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Sat 7/221:50MAA - CPT
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 14/212:35CPT - MAA
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/8R10 647
Sat 7/210:00MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sat 14/210:40CPT - MAA
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8R12 018
Fri 6/23:00MAA - CPT
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/215:25CPT - MAA
1 stop30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/8R12 264
Thu 16/1010:00MAA - CPT
1 stop31h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/1013:50CPT - MAA
1 stop31h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/8R14 425
Thu 16/1010:00MAA - CPT
1 stop31h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 27/1014:35CPT - MAA
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/8R14 969
Fri 17/104:20MAA - CPT
2 stops40h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 27/1012:35CPT - MAA
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/8R15 198
Sun 2/114:05MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1112:35CPT - MAA
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/8R15 461
Fri 17/102:45MAA - CPT
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 25/1013:50CPT - MAA
1 stop31h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/8R15 795
Fri 6/20:55MAA - CPT
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/218:55CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8R15 813
Mon 3/119:50MAA - CPT
2 stops27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 18/1110:40CPT - MAA
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8R16 955

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Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 7/2

21:50-17:25

1 stop23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

12:35-9:10

1 stop17h 05m

R10 647

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 7/2

10:00-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

10:40-22:10

2 stops32h 00m

R12 018

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 6/2

3:00-13:00

1 stop13h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

15:25-1:10

1 stop30h 15m

R12 264

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 16/10

10:00-13:45

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

13:50-1:10

1 stop31h 50m

R14 425

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 16/10

10:00-13:45

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

14:35-8:10

1 stop14h 05m

R14 969

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 17/10

4:20-17:20

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:35-9:10

1 stop17h 05m

R15 198

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 2/11

4:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

12:35-9:10

1 stop17h 05m

R15 461

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 17/10

2:45-13:00

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

13:50-1:10

1 stop31h 50m

R15 795

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 6/2

0:55-17:25

2 stops20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

18:55-9:10

1 stop34h 45m

R15 813

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 3/11

9:50-9:25

2 stops27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

10:40-22:10

2 stops32h 00m

R16 955

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai

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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 R13 177). Flying from Chennai in February will prove the most costly (average of R27 145). 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 (388 flights per day), Mumbai (312 flights per day) and Bengaluru (286 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole
Addis Ababa Bole
From R375
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From R246
Bangalore
Bangalore
From R35

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chennai?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chennai is Bangalore, with prices starting at R607. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bangalore
Bangalore
From R35
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R55
Vishakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam
From R79

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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 14 August 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Chennai for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, New Delhi. While Dubai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, New Delhi 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 R607 to Bengaluru (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R4 919 to fly from Chennai.

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

    Looking at our data, SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways have been found to have the cheapest prices from Chennai. Here are some options available: SriLankan Airlines flights from Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (R2 853). Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to Singapore Changi (R4 731). Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 645).

  • 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 944

  • 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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