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Cheap flights from Chennai to Africa from ₹ 20,243

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JNB
25 May — 1 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 25 April 2026.

Mon 21/916:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop15h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/919:45
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 39,074
Fri 27/1107:40
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop14h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Tue 1/1211:25
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop11h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 24/4₹ 45,664
Mon 8/606:10
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop24h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 15/605:30
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 23/4₹ 46,700
Mon 18/516:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop27h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/515:00
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4₹ 46,888
Fri 8/506:10
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop24h 50m
Gulf Air
Fri 15/517:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop25h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 21/4₹ 48,771
Sat 25/416:05
MAA
-
SEZ
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/520:30
SEZ
-
MAA
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4₹ 49,525
Tue 5/505:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/515:00
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4₹ 51,125
Fri 5/621:55
MAA
-
ADD
1 stop17h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/614:05
ADD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 51,502
Tue 3/1103:55
MAA
-
ADD
1 stop11h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/1114:05
ADD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 52,443
Fri 6/1110:00
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop10h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/1118:55
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop9h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 53,291
Fri 6/1107:20
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop13h 25m
Oman Air
Sat 7/1101:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop9h 35m
Oman Air
Deal found 23/4₹ 53,761
Sat 26/916:05
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/907:00
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 54,515

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 25 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 39,074

One-way from

₹ 20,243

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 45,005

Good round-trip deal

₹ 46,332 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 44,310 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Chennai to Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • Chennai to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 1,210,709 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 226,445 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 25 April 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

Mon 8/6

06:10-04:30

1 stop24h 50m

Cairo

Mon 15/6

05:30-05:20

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 46,700

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Mon 18/5

16:05-17:20

1 stop27h 45m

Cairo

Mon 25/5

15:00-15:05

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 46,888

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Tue 5/5

05:05-02:45

1 stop24h 10m

Cairo

Fri 8/5

15:00-15:05

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 51,125

ChennaiAddis Ababa

MAA - ADD

MAAADD

Chennai

Fri 5/6

21:55-12:30

1 stop17h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 12/6

14:05-08:25

1 stop15h 50m

₹ 51,502

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

₹ 59,881

ChennaiSaint-Denis

MAA - RUN

MAARUN

Chennai

Wed 20/5

12:20-17:10

Nonstop6h 20m

Saint-Denis Gillot

Wed 27/5

18:10-02:10

Nonstop6h 30m

₹ 60,729

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 25/8

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 61,670

ChennaiSaint-Denis

MAA - RUN

MAARUN

Chennai

Fri 26/6

12:20-17:10

Nonstop6h 20m

Saint-Denis Gillot

Fri 3/7

18:10-02:10

Nonstop6h 30m

₹ 62,047

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 5/5

08:05-12:20

Nonstop5h 45m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 12/5

09:35-18:20

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 62,612

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 23/6

08:05-12:20

Nonstop5h 45m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 30/6

09:30-21:25

1 stop10h 25m

₹ 63,553

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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 ₹ 21,561). Flying from Chennai to Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 36,343). 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 25 April 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

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
1,436 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
1,004 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
553 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
2,967 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia can get you from Chennai to Africa in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 15m. Chennai and Africa are separated by a distance of 5024 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?

    ₹ 12,587 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 ₹ 15,296 and ₹ 15,675, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Chennai - Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. or Chennai - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Chennai - Addis Ababa Bole 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 ₹ 21,561). Flying from Chennai to Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 36,343). 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 9 airlines flying from Chennai to Africa

Discover the top 9 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 25 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 23,799Average₹ 36,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 24,115Average₹ 58,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 27,998Average₹ 43,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 29,714Average₹ 55,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 38,058Average₹ 45,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 39,525Average₹ 54,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 43,517Average₹ 49,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 48,772Average₹ 77,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 117,159Average₹ 121,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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