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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from R7 260

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 278

One-way from

R7 260

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 573
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 30/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 30/113:40CPT - MAA
1 stop33h 05mEmirates
Tue 11/23:45MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 30mEmirates
Deal found 16/1R19 278
Thu 30/117:15CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/223:15MAA - CPT
2 stops40h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R21 497
Thu 30/123:00CPT - MAA
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/211:40MAA - CPT
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R25 221
Thu 30/16:05CPT - MAA
2 stops38h 30mLufthansa
Tue 11/21:45MAA - CPT
2 stops40h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R26 688

Find flights from Cape Town to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town 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 17 January 2025.

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Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

13:40-2:15

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Tue 11/2

3:45-16:45

1 stop16h 30m

R19 278

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

17:15-12:20

2 stops39h 35m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

23:15-12:00

2 stops40h 15m

R21 497

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

23:00-15:35

2 stops37h 05m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

11:40-13:35

3 stops29h 25m

R25 221

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

6:05-0:05

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Tue 11/2

1:45-14:30

2 stops40h 15m

R26 688

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

12:35-1:55

1 stop33h 50m

R7 260

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

14:25-7:00

3 stops37h 05m

R8 689

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Chennai

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R856). 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 CPT to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town 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 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cape Town to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 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.

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).

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 094 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 351 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Cape Town to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Emirates (R19 278), Turkish Airlines (R21 497), and Lufthansa (R26 688) offers the cheapest pricing from Cape Town to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R856). 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 565AverageR13 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 590AverageR15 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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