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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chennai from R13 471

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAA
Jul 13 — Jul 201
1 adult

Cheap 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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 471

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 110
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/7-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 494 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 859 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 July 2025.

Thu 24/713:00CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/810:00MAA - CPT
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R13 471
Fri 7/1112:35CPT - MAA
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 15/1121:50MAA - CPT
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/7R15 778
Fri 7/1110:40CPT - MAA
2 stops18h 35mSingapore Airlines
Sat 15/1123:25MAA - CPT
2 stops37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/7R16 009
Fri 7/1113:40CPT - MAA
1 stop33h 05mEmirates
Fri 14/113:50MAA - CPT
2 stops43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 8/7R19 346
Mon 4/816:35CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 22/822:00MAA - CPT
2 stops41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R20 553
Thu 24/715:25CPT - MAA
3 stops27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 5/823:55MAA - CPT
3 stops37h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/7R42 632

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chennai that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

13:00-2:50

1 stop34h 20m

Chennai

Tue 5/8

10:00-13:45

1 stop31h 15m

R13 471

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35-9:10

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Sat 15/11

21:50-17:25

1 stop23h 05m

R15 778

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

10:40-8:45

2 stops18h 35m

Chennai

Sat 15/11

23:25-9:25

2 stops37h 30m

R16 009

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

13:40-2:15

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Fri 14/11

3:50-19:55

2 stops43h 35m

R19 346

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/8

16:35-12:00

2 stops39h 55m

Chennai

Fri 22/8

22:00-11:50

2 stops41h 20m

R20 553

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

15:25-22:50

3 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Tue 5/8

23:55-9:25

3 stops37h 00m

R42 632

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

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.

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 8 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar 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
3 287 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 322 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 590 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 891 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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.

  • 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, 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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Discover the top 7 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 8 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 645AverageR10 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR11 408AverageR13 472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 438AverageR12 686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 910AverageR14 006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapestR11 933AverageR14 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR13 215AverageR14 948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 372AverageR13 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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