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DUR — MAA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) 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 14 August 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 372
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R43 693 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 965 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Durban with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durban to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Durban to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Durban to Chennai is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from Durban to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Durban to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Durban to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 100% of one-stop itineraries from Durban to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Durban to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Durban to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R12 601.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Durban to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Durban to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 14m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Durban to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Durban to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 8h 12m.

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 14 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from Durban to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 608 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at R12 004, Qatar Airways will fly you from Durban to Chennai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as R13 083. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chennai for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Durban to Chennai?

    Flights departing from Durban and landing in Chennai stopover in Dubai most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall. Travellers on a stopover Dubai can visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall, by traveling 6,8 km, 11,0 km, and 10,5 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about R239 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Durban to Chennai flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Durban to Chennai is Doha.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 Durban to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from Durban to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R900). 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 Durban to Chennai on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Durban to Chennai. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Emirates flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Chennai
Qatar Airways flights from Durban King Shaka Intl to Chennai

Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Durban 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 14 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 004AverageR12 608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 083AverageR13 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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