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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from R13 990

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
Jan 19 — Jan 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai

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Best flights from Cape Town to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 December 2025.

Wed 11/212:35CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/218:00MAA - CPT
3 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R13 990
Wed 11/218:55CPT - MAA
1 stop27h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 17/23:25MAA - CPT
2 stops20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/12R14 828
Mon 2/318:30CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
Thu 5/33:50MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 25mEmirates
Deal found 19/12R16 972
Fri 13/217:15CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 16/20:15MAA - CPT
2 stops39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12R19 569
Fri 13/218:30CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 15mEmirates
Mon 16/23:50MAA - CPT
1 stop35h 20mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R16 972

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 20 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 972

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 912
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 13/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R19 291 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R9 577 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 20 December 2025.
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Cape Town

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-2:30

1 stop34h 25m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

18:00-13:35

3 stops23h 05m

R13 990

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

18:55-2:20

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

3:25-19:55

2 stops20h 00m

R14 828

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-8:15

1 stop34h 15m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

3:50-16:45

1 stop16h 25m

R16 972

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

18:30-8:15

1 stop34h 15m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

3:50-11:40

1 stop35h 20m

R16 972

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

17:15-12:10

2 stops39h 25m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

0:15-11:50

2 stops39h 05m

R19 569

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Deals found on 20/12

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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 673). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 525). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Chennai?

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 20 December 2025.
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
3 440 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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
913 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

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 972, Emirates can have you in Chennai from Cape Town in 34h 15m. The distance between Cape Town and Chennai is about 8332 km.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways (R11 809), Ethiopian Air (R11 975), and Emirates (R12 251) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Chennai. These flights start at 17% 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 673). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 525). 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 20 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 809AverageR12 880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 975AverageR13 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 251AverageR15 744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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