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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chennai from R14 363

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 509

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 822
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 861 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 22 February 2025.

Wed 26/214:35CPT - MAA
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 7/33:00MAA - CPT
1 stop13h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R14 363
Wed 26/214:35CPT - MAA
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/35:45MAA - CPT
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R16 582
Tue 25/39:20CPT - MAA
2 stops43h 25mEmirates
Tue 1/49:50MAA - CPT
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/2R18 380
Mon 24/315:20CPT - MAA
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Mon 31/31:55MAA - CPT
2 stops39h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2R23 223
Wed 26/317:15CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 31/320:00MAA - CPT
2 stops43h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2R25 791
Mon 24/36:50CPT - MAA
2 stops40h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 1/44:05MAA - CPT
2 stops22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R26 157
Tue 25/310:40CPT - MAA
2 stops18h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 2/410:30MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R27 533
Wed 26/219:10CPT - MAA
2 stops24h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 7/30:20MAA - CPT
3 stops36h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/2R53 984

Find flights from South Africa to Chennai within your budget

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 22 February 2025.

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South Africa

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

14:35-8:10

1 stop14h 05m

Chennai

Sun 30/3

2:45-13:45

1 stop14h 30m

R16 509

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

9:20-8:15

2 stops43h 25m

Chennai

Tue 1/4

9:50-11:35

1 stop29h 15m

R18 380

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

15:20-0:05

2 stops29h 15m

Chennai

Mon 31/3

1:55-13:55

2 stops39h 30m

R23 223

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

8:30-8:35

2 stops44h 35m

Chennai

Mon 31/3

18:40-21:10

2 stops30h 00m

R23 975

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/3

17:15-11:55

2 stops39h 10m

Chennai

Mon 31/3

20:00-11:50

2 stops43h 20m

R25 791

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

6:50-2:25

2 stops40h 05m

Chennai

Tue 1/4

4:05-22:50

2 stops22h 15m

R26 157

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

10:40-8:55

2 stops18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

10:30-9:25

2 stops26h 25m

R27 533

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

10:40-10:45

3 stops20h 35m

Chennai

Tue 1/4

23:55-9:25

3 stops37h 00m

R65 045

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Deals found on 21/2

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Chennai

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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 R863). 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 22 February 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.

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 22 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Chennai, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
1 297 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
263 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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
3 825 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

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.

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  • 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 R863). 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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Air MauritiusCheapestR9 846AverageR10 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 842AverageR13 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 710AverageR14 287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapestR12 723AverageR13 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR13 095AverageR14 904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 118AverageR14 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 729AverageR16 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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