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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chennai from R14 504

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAA
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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 29 March 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 278
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R7 534 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 147 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 29 March 2025.

Fri 5/1212:35CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 23/13:45MAA - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R14 504
Fri 5/1213:40CPT - MAA
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
Sat 24/121:40MAA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
Deal found 28/3R16 131
Fri 5/1210:40CPT - MAA
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 24/110:00MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3R17 979
Fri 5/126:05CPT - MAA
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/117:15MAA - CPT
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R18 765
Fri 5/1214:35CPT - MAA
3 stops29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 23/10:20MAA - CPT
2 stops37h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/3R31 147

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chennai

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 R881). 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 29 March 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).

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.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chennai?

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

  • 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 R881). 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 South Africa to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 29 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR9 876AverageR10 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 800AverageR13 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 491AverageR14 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapestR12 685AverageR13 829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 080AverageR14 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 247AverageR15 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 689AverageR14 423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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