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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chennai from R14 938

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAA
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 July 2026.

Mon 19/1020:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Thu 5/1121:45
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 14/7R14 938
Mon 19/1014:00
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/114:05
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R15 300
Fri 14/819:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/86:45
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7R16 421
Mon 19/1010:40
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops43h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 5/1110:00
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7R17 345
Fri 14/819:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 21/84:20
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/7R20 428
Mon 19/1015:10
CPT
-
MAA
3 stops28h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 5/1111:45
MAA
-
CPT
3 stops30h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/7R23 973
Fri 14/810:40
CPT
-
MAA
3 stops34h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 21/810:30
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops26h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7R25 836
Fri 14/810:40
CPT
-
MAA
3 stops32h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 21/811:45
MAA
-
CPT
3 stops29h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/7R43 527

Find flight deals from South Africa to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 938

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 305
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 19/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 596 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

20:00-20:30

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Thu 5/11

21:45-16:45

1 stop22h 30m

R14 938

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

14:00-2:40

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

4:05-10:30

1 stop33h 55m

R15 300

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

10:40-9:20

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Thu 5/11

10:00-9:25

2 stops26h 55m

R17 345

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/8

16:35-20:25

2 stops48h 20m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

18:00-11:50

2 stops45h 20m

R17 427

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/10

15:10-22:50

3 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Thu 5/11

11:45-14:35

3 stops30h 20m

R23 973

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/8

10:40-1:05

3 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

10:30-9:25

2 stops26h 25m

R25 836

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chennai

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chennai (average of R11 756). Flying from South Africa to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 707). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Chennai, you should look to book at least 89 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.

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 18 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from South Africa 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
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
3 629 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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
3 744 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 479 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 629 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

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

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

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

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Chennai. It is only a 16,5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Chennai?

    Airlines like Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines fly from South Africa to Chennai in about 21h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8332 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 725. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Chennai for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chennai (average of R11 756). Flying from South Africa to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 707). 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 South Africa to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 18 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 758AverageR11 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 339AverageR11 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 703AverageR13 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 784AverageR12 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 035AverageR14 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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