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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chennai

JNB — MAA
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 959
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 154 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 513 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai (average of R10 965). Flying from Johannesburg to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 119). 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 513 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 032 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16,5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Chennai per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Air Mauritius, at R9 519, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Chennai for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 556. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Chennai for a low price.

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

    Most of the time, Johannesburg to Chennai flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Chennai.

  • 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 Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, or Gold Souq. Naif Souq, Dubai Mall, and Gold Souq can be visited by traveling about 6,3 km, 10,5 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl.

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

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Chennai that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Addis Ababa. Abu Dhabi is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Chennai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai (average of R10 965). Flying from Johannesburg to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 119). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 519AverageR11 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 523AverageR12 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 392AverageR14 687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 493AverageR11 093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 723AverageR12 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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