Question 1

How long is the flight from South Africa to Chennai?

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Airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates fly from South Africa to Chennai in about 17h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h. Airlines will cover a distance of 8332 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 2

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from South Africa 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Chennai?

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The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Chennai are Air India, Emirates and Ethiopian Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 6

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Chennai?

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To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Chennai, book at least 57 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 12% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R13 139 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R13 511.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Chennai?

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October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from South Africa. Prices for October average R13 605 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R11 244. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MAA?

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When flying from South Africa to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Chennai?

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Deals for South Africa to Chennai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Chennai?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Chennai from South Africa.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Chennai with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Chennai from South Africa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Chennai become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R14 768
One-way from	R8 818
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R13 564

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Mauritius	CheapestR9 701	AverageR10 075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 264	AverageR13 021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 534	AverageR12 771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 881	AverageR14 138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 928	AverageR14 774	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air India	CheapestR13 246	AverageR14 977	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 342	AverageR14 633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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