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Cheap flights from Chennai to Africa from ₹ 19,412

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JNB
9 May — 16 May1
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 9 April 2026.

Sat 18/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/615:00
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop14h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 38,269
Sun 19/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/615:00
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop14h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 38,731
Mon 20/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 38,824
Mon 20/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 39,009
Sat 18/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 40,025
Sun 19/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop28h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 41,597
Thu 16/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 42,059
Sat 18/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop23h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 15/619:45
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop10h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 42,151
Sat 18/404:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop16h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4₹ 42,521
Wed 22/416:05
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4₹ 42,706
Tue 21/421:55
MAA
-
CAI
1 stop17h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/608:15
CAI
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4₹ 43,168
Sat 18/705:55
MAA
-
MRU
1 stop26h 05m
Air India
Sat 25/709:30
MRU
-
MAA
1 stop14h 05m
Air India
Deal found 5/4₹ 46,126

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 38,731

One-way from

₹ 19,412

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 44,185

Good round-trip deal

₹ 74,697 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 35,365 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/4-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Chennai to Africa
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Chennai to Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 1,167,030 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 218,237 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 9 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 27/4

21:55-13:00

1 stop17h 35m

Cairo

Wed 6/5

08:15-20:10

1 stop9h 25m

₹ 45,479

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Sat 18/7

05:55-06:30

1 stop26h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 25/7

09:30-01:05

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 46,126

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Tue 21/4

21:55-12:00

1 stop17h 35m

Cairo

Sat 13/6

08:15-08:25

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 46,866

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Mon 20/4

04:05-17:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cairo

Sat 11/7

19:45-15:05

1 stop16h 50m

₹ 47,698

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 23/5

21:55-06:10

1 stop10h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 30/5

13:35-08:25

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 48,067
Fastest return journey

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Sun 3/5

10:15-17:20

1 stop9h 35m

Cairo

Thu 7/5

19:45-08:25

1 stop10h 10m

₹ 48,530

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Sun 3/5

21:35-15:35

1 stop20h 30m

Cairo

Thu 7/5

17:15-05:20

1 stop9h 35m

₹ 49,362

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Sun 19/4

04:05-12:00

1 stop11h 25m

Cairo

Fri 3/7

02:25-02:25

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 49,731

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 5/5

09:35-06:30

1 stop22h 25m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Wed 13/5

09:30-11:10

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 49,824

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

21:55-06:10

1 stop10h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 27/7

01:30-15:05

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 52,874

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Africa (average of ₹ 22,093). Flying from Chennai to Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 35,681). 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 9 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways,Ethiopian Air, andIndiGo 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
550 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,966 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

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?

    Etihad Airways, Air India, and IndiGo can get you from Chennai to Africa in just under 6h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 45m. Chennai and Africa are separated by a distance of 4628 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?

    ₹ 12,358 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 ₹ 15,017 and ₹ 15,389, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Africa (average of ₹ 22,093). Flying from Chennai to Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 35,681). 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 10 airlines flying from Chennai to Africa

Discover the top 10 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 23,365Average₹ 41,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 23,675Average₹ 57,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 27,488Average₹ 45,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 29,172Average₹ 53,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 37,364Average₹ 44,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 38,804Average₹ 53,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 42,724Average₹ 45,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 47,884Average₹ 71,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air MauritiusCheapest₹ 50,571Average₹ 56,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 59,485Average₹ 104,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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