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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chennai

JNB — MAA
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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The best prices from Johannesburg to Chennai are usually found in February or March, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 30 January 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 048
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 729 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 022 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 24 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R857). 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 JNB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 30 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16,5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Chennai per day from 7 different airlines.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Chennai?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Dubai Mall, Gold Souq and LEGOLAND Dubai are located about 10,5 km, 6,8 km, and 51,6 km, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Dubai can hire a car from Dubai Intl for about R332 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Chennai flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chennai (average of R703). Flying from Johannesburg to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R857). 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 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 30 January 2025.
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 000AverageR10 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 035AverageR12 968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapestR12 885AverageR13 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 073AverageR14 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 290AverageR15 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 324AverageR15 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 945AverageR16 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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