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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from R7 138

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 April 2026.

Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/63:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R11 470
Sat 23/519:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/54:25
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop36h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R12 209
Sun 31/523:35
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 15m
Air Mauritius
Tue 16/68:10
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 10m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 10/4R12 586
Sun 7/623:35
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 15m
Air Mauritius
Tue 28/78:10
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 10m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 7/4R12 931
Sat 23/519:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/54:05
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4R14 424
Thu 2/713:15
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/73:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R14 785
Thu 2/720:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Mon 6/722:05
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop23h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 6/4R15 851
Tue 30/619:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/73:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R15 917
Sun 31/517:30
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/68:10
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R16 196

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 470

One-way from

R7 138

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R19 363
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (R52 451 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R17 010 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

13:15-15:40

2 stops22h 55m

Chennai

Sat 30/5

10:15-13:50

2 stops31h 05m

R15 950

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

18:25-20:30

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 28/7

22:05-18:05

1 stop23h 30m

R16 672
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

13:15-8:05

1 stop15h 20m

Chennai

Mon 27/7

22:05-18:05

1 stop23h 30m

R16 672

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

20:00-8:05

1 stop32h 35m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

22:05-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

R16 705

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

18:25-20:30

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 16/6

22:05-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

R16 705

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

13:15-20:30

1 stop27h 45m

Chennai

Mon 11/5

4:05-11:30

1 stop34h 55m

R17 016

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

19:30-3:25

2 stops52h 25m

Chennai

Fri 19/6

15:30-17:30

2 stops29h 30m

R17 361

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

18:25-20:30

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

4:05-18:05

1 stop17h 30m

R17 788
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-2:55

1 stop27h 55m

R7 138

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

19:30-2:55

1 stop27h 55m

R7 351

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai

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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 387). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of R26 878). 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.

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 10 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and Qatar Airways 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
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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 672, Emirates can have you in Chennai from Cape Town in 22h 35m. 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 435), and Emirates (R13 533) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Chennai. These flights start at 26% 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 387). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of R26 878). 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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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Chennai
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai

Discover the top 2 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 435AverageR12 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 533AverageR15 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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