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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from R12 230

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
Feb 3 — Feb 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2026.

Sun 8/218:55CPT - MAA
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 14/23:25MAA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1R12 230
Sun 8/217:15CPT - MAA
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/23:25MAA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R14 504
Fri 20/213:40CPT - MAA
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Mon 23/23:50MAA - CPT
1 stop35h 20mEmirates
Deal found 1/1R16 070
Fri 20/217:15CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/220:30MAA - CPT
2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/1R19 333
Fri 20/210:40CPT - MAA
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 24/29:50MAA - CPT
2 stops27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/1R20 421

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 230

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 998
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R42 858 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R17 714 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:55-2:20

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R12 230

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

17:15-10:20

2 stops37h 35m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R14 504

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

13:40-20:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

3:50-11:40

1 stop35h 20m

R16 136

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

17:15-12:20

2 stops39h 35m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

20:30-11:50

2 stops42h 50m

R19 333

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

10:40-22:10

2 stops32h 00m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

9:50-9:25

2 stops27h 05m

R20 421

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Deals found on 4/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Chennai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of R10 499). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of R26 998). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 4 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 697 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
925 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Chennai?

    For as low as R16 136, Qatar Airways can have you in Chennai from Cape Town in 27h. The distance between Cape Town and Chennai is about 8332 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R11 617), Ethiopian Air (R11 781), and Emirates (R12 341) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Chennai. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of R10 499). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of R26 998). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Chennai on these airlines

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 617AverageR12 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 781AverageR13 918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 341AverageR15 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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