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Cheap flights from Chennai to Africa from ₹ 23,012

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JNB
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 May 2026.

Tue 22/906:10
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop11h 55m
Gulf Air
Tue 29/905:30
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/5₹ 43,810
Sun 20/921:35
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop9h 25m
Gulf Air
Sat 26/916:55
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/5₹ 44,581
Tue 25/807:05
MAA
-
MRU
1 stop26h 55m
IndiGo
Mon 31/809:30
MRU
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 19/5₹ 51,898
Tue 25/808:05
MAA
-
MRU
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Mauritius
Mon 31/822:35
MRU
-
MAA
Nonstop6h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 19/5₹ 53,535
Sun 24/512:20
MAA
-
RUN
Nonstop6h 20m
IndiGo
Wed 27/518:10
RUN
-
MAA
Nonstop6h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/5₹ 53,728
Mon 7/910:55
MAA
-
MRU
1 stop23h 05m
IndiGo
Wed 16/909:30
MRU
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/5₹ 53,824
Sun 5/722:00
MAA
-
MRU
1 stop12h 00m
IndiGo
Sun 12/709:30
MRU
-
MAA
1 stop10h 25m
IndiGo
Deal found 21/5₹ 54,594
Tue 16/608:55
MAA
-
MRU
1 stop25h 05m
IndiGo
Mon 22/609:30
MRU
-
MAA
1 stop9h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/5₹ 54,691
Tue 25/810:00
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop29h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/917:30
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/5₹ 54,691
Tue 16/608:05
MAA
-
MRU
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Mauritius
Mon 22/622:35
MRU
-
MAA
Nonstop6h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 20/5₹ 54,787
Fri 24/722:00
MAA
-
MRU
1 stop12h 00m
IndiGo
Tue 28/709:30
MRU
-
MAA
1 stop26h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/5₹ 54,883
Tue 23/608:05
MAA
-
MRU
Nonstop5h 45m
Air Mauritius
Mon 29/622:35
MRU
-
MAA
Nonstop6h 00m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 20/5₹ 54,979

Find flight deals from Chennai to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 43,810

One-way from

₹ 23,012

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 49,587

Good round-trip deal

₹ 87,432 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 49,280 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 22/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Chennai to Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Chennai to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (₹ 1,668,747 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 204,887 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chennai to Africa.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Africa 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Sun 20/9

21:35-04:30

1 stop9h 25m

Cairo

Sat 26/9

16:55-20:50

1 stop25h 25m

₹ 44,581

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Fri 19/6

19:05-08:30

1 stop14h 55m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Fri 26/6

09:30-08:15

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 55,365

ChennaiAddis Ababa

MAA - ADD

MAAADD

Chennai

Fri 25/9

10:15-12:30

1 stop28h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 29/9

14:05-20:10

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 58,253

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Tue 16/6

05:05-02:50

1 stop24h 15m

Cairo

Mon 22/6

03:40-04:25

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 58,542

ChennaiVictoria

MAA - SEZ

MAASEZ

Chennai

Wed 5/8

22:30-13:10

1 stop16h 10m

Victoria Seychelles Intl

Tue 11/8

18:15-17:30

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 58,927
Fastest return journey

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 2/6

08:05-12:20

Nonstop5h 45m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 6/7

22:35-06:05

Nonstop6h 00m

₹ 59,409

ChennaiVictoria

MAA - SEZ

MAASEZ

Chennai

Sun 23/8

05:00-13:10

1 stop9h 40m

Victoria Seychelles Intl

Sat 29/8

18:15-08:20

1 stop12h 35m

₹ 60,179

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

21:55-12:30

1 stop17h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/10

07:05-08:25

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 60,275

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 61,142

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 25/8

08:05-12:20

Nonstop5h 45m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 31/8

09:30-13:55

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 61,334

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Africa

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Africa (average of ₹ 22,050). Flying from Chennai to Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 37,263). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated 22 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Arabia,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from Chennai to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,442 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
560 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,958 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Africa. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Africa?

    If you book a flight to Africa from Chennai, you will be flying from Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Africa?

    Gulf Air, IndiGo, and Etihad Airways can get you from Chennai to Africa in just under 9h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 20m. Chennai and Africa are separated by a distance of 5340 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    ₹ 12,873 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Air Arabia, with prices starting from ₹ 15,643 and ₹ 16,030, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to Africa?

    While some choose either Chennai - Cairo or Chennai - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Chennai - Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. is the most popular route from Chennai to Africa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Africa (average of ₹ 22,050). Flying from Chennai to Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 37,263). 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 8 airlines flying from Chennai to Africa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Africa. 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 24,322Average₹ 42,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 28,633Average₹ 44,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 30,387Average₹ 57,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 37,977Average₹ 59,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 38,920Average₹ 46,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 40,420Average₹ 52,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 44,503Average₹ 49,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 49,877Average₹ 78,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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