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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from R17 557

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R17 557

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R17 647
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 30/1-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Best flights from Cape Town to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Thu 30/118:25CPT - MAA
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Wed 12/29:45MAA - CPT
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R17 557
Thu 30/110:55CPT - MAA
2 stops31h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/210:00MAA - CPT
2 stops27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12R19 477
Thu 30/19:30CPT - MAA
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/21:45MAA - CPT
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R23 445

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 19 December 2024.

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Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

18:25-20:10

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

9:45-11:40

1 stop29h 25m

R17 557

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

10:55-22:10

2 stops31h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

10:00-9:35

2 stops27h 05m

R19 477

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/1

9:30-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Tue 11/2

1:45-7:40

2 stops33h 25m

R23 445

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Deals found on 18/12

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai?

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

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 R870). 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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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 (R17 557), and Singapore Airlines (R19 477) 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 R870). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Chennai. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 19 December 2024.
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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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 154AverageR13 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 092AverageR14 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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