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Cheap flights to Chennai

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Dec 25 — Jan 11
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Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 989
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chennai are Air Mauritius, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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

    For a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Mauritius is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost R646, while return flights cost around R1 838.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around R124, however they can be found for as little as R100.

  • Does Chennai have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0,0 km away from Chennai).

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