March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from South Africa. Prices for March average R10 766 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R7 767. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in December
To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Chennai, book at least 46 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 8% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 918 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R12 289.
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.
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.
Some of the carriers operating flights from South Africa to Chennai that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Air Seychelles. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Flights from South Africa to Chennai have been viewed 2 473 times in the past calendar month.
The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Chennai are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Chennai
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chennai.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai.
Returning to South Africa from Chennai
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chennai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chennai are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
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R5 885 | R9 903 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R7 050 | R9 780 | No cancel fee | 82% |
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R7 515 | R8 884 | No cancel fee | 86% |
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R7 595 | R9 541 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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R8 890 | R13 093 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R9 371 | R12 390 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R9 716 | R12 536 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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R10 064 | R12 029 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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R13 124 | R13 915 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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