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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chennai from R7 943

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — MAA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 661

One-way from

R7 943
5/3-12/3
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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26/2
  • 26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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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 21 January 2025.

Wed 5/312:35CPT - MAA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/314:50MAA - CPT
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R15 661
Wed 5/312:35CPT - MAA
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 11/33:45MAA - CPT
1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1R16 668
Wed 5/313:40CPT - MAA
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Wed 12/321:40MAA - CPT
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/1R18 067

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 21 January 2025.

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Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

12:35-13:55

2 stops21h 50m

Chennai

Wed 12/3

14:50-10:40

2 stops47h 20m

R15 661

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

12:35-1:55

1 stop33h 50m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

3:45-17:25

1 stop17h 10m

R16 668

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/3

13:40-8:15

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Wed 12/3

21:40-16:45

1 stop22h 35m

R18 067

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

7:00-4:55

3 stops42h 25m

R7 943

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/2

14:35-8:10

1 stop14h 05m

R8 241

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

12:35-1:55

1 stop33h 50m

R10 627

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/2

12:35-6:30

2 stops38h 25m

R11 970

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/2

17:15-13:55

2 stops41h 10m

R12 566

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/2

18:25-2:15

1 stop28h 20m

R12 772

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

15:20-23:05

3 stops28h 15m

R20 807

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Deals found on 20/1

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Chennai

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

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 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 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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 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 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 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 / 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
3 360 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 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 931 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 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 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines
7,3
Good
277 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 360 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 / 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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R8 241. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Oman Air, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Chennai for a low price.

  • 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 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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Discover the top 6 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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air MauritiusCheapestR10 007AverageR10 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 046AverageR13 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapestR12 894AverageR13 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 901AverageR14 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 086AverageR14 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 301AverageR14 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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