Cheap flights from Chennai to Africa from ₹ 18,821

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JNB
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,789

One-way from

₹ 18,821

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 60,838

Good round-trip deal

₹ 77,596 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 33,901 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Chennai to Africa
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 10m total
  • Chennai to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,077,891 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 196,301 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chennai to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chennai to Africa.

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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 16 August 2025.

Wed 1/1016:35MAA - CAI
1 stop23h 10mEtihad Airways
Thu 23/1008:20CAI - MAA
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8₹ 33,789
Fri 17/1004:25MAA - CAI
1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 21/1014:40CAI - MAA
1 stop15h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8₹ 35,015
Wed 1/1010:15MAA - CAI
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1005:30CAI - MAA
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8₹ 36,065
Wed 1/1006:00MAA - CAI
1 stop25h 00mGulf Air
Sun 5/1005:30CAI - MAA
1 stop12h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 14/8₹ 36,766
Fri 17/1004:25MAA - CAI
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1003:10CAI - MAA
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8₹ 38,429
Fri 12/905:05MAA - CAI
1 stop18h 10mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Thu 18/903:35CAI - MAA
1 stop18h 40mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 15/8₹ 39,392
Tue 18/1103:55MAA - CAI
1 stop12h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/1121:35CAI - MAA
2 stops18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8₹ 41,143
Fri 10/1004:05MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 30mAir Arabia
Fri 31/1014:10NBO - MAA
1 stop10h 20mAir Arabia
Deal found 14/8₹ 42,105
Wed 19/1105:35MAA - CAI
1 stop12h 45mGulf Air
Sat 22/1104:15CAI - MAA
1 stop12h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 15/8₹ 42,368
Sat 30/804:55MAA - SEZ
1 stop9h 45mIndiGo
Sun 31/818:15SEZ - MAA
1 stop12h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 15/8₹ 42,456
Fri 19/904:05MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 30mAir Arabia
Sat 20/913:50NBO - MAA
1 stop11h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 13/8₹ 43,331
Sat 30/812:45MAA - NBO
1 stop19h 25mIndiGo
Sat 13/906:40NBO - MAA
1 stop14h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 14/8₹ 46,920

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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Wed 1/10

16:35-13:15

1 stop23h 10m

Cairo

Thu 23/10

08:20-08:30

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 33,789

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Fri 17/10

04:25-00:05

1 stop22h 10m

Cairo

Tue 21/10

14:40-08:30

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 35,015

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Wed 1/10

10:15-13:15

1 stop29h 30m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

05:30-20:50

1 stop12h 50m

₹ 36,065

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Wed 1/10

06:00-04:30

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

05:30-20:50

1 stop12h 50m

₹ 36,766

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Fri 17/10

04:25-13:15

1 stop11h 20m

Cairo

Mon 20/10

03:10-03:50

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 38,429

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Fri 12/9

05:05-20:45

1 stop18h 10m

Cairo

Thu 18/9

03:35-00:45

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 39,392

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 10/10

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 31/10

14:10-03:00

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 42,105

ChennaiVictoria

MAA - SEZ

MAASEZ

Chennai

Sat 30/8

04:55-13:10

1 stop9h 45m

Victoria Seychelles Intl

Sun 31/8

18:15-08:30

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 42,456

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 19/9

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/9

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 43,331

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 30/8

12:45-05:40

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/9

06:40-00:05

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 46,920

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Africa (average of ₹ 449). Flying from Chennai to Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 540). 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 MAA to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Africa as you normally would.

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 16 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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.

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

    ₹ 18,821 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from ₹ 19,083 and ₹ 27,749, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Africa (average of ₹ 449). Flying from Chennai to Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 540). 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 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 22,245Average₹ 36,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 27,229Average₹ 56,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapest₹ 29,630Average₹ 42,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 30,664Average₹ 51,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 32,300Average₹ 46,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 35,383Average₹ 40,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air MauritiusCheapest₹ 50,650Average₹ 67,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 54,162Average₹ 80,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 54,683Average₹ 70,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 57,195Average₹ 83,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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