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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from R12 370

CPT — MAA
Oct 3 — Oct 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chennai

Fri 16/1019:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Fri 23/104:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 31/8R12 370
Fri 16/1013:15 -
2 stops24h 45m
Fri 23/104:05 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 31/8R14 431
Thu 19/1113:50 -
1 stop31h 50m
Sun 22/112:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 30/8R16 735
Thu 19/1113:40 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 23/119:50 -
2 stops35h 10m
Deal found 30/8R18 023

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Round-trip from

R12 370

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R11 355
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

13:50-1:10

1 stop31h 50m

Chennai

Sun 22/11

2:10-14:10

1 stop15h 30m

R16 735

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

13:40-20:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Mon 23/11

9:50-17:30

2 stops35h 10m

R18 023

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of R10 308). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of R26 383). 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 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
3 655 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R16 735, Ethiopian Air can have you in Chennai from Cape Town in 31h 50m. 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, Emirates (R10 756), and Qatar Airways (R11 352) 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of R10 308). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of R26 383). 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

Emirates flights from Cape Town Intl to Chennai
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR10 756AverageR15 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 352AverageR12 475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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