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Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 35,718

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Sun 8/303:40
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/312:35
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 59,742
Tue 7/403:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 68,263
Tue 7/403:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 19/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 70,620
Wed 8/409:35
MAA
-
CPT
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/414:20
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2₹ 71,164
Wed 8/404:20
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 18/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 71,255
Thu 18/603:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/713:15
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2₹ 78,689

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 58,745

One-way from

₹ 35,356
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Cape Town 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 February 2026.
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Chennai

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 8/3

03:40-17:30

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

12:35-02:35

1 stop34h 30m

₹ 59,742

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 7/4

03:55-17:20

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:00-03:00

1 stop34h 30m

₹ 70,620

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 8/4

04:20-22:50

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

19:30-03:00

1 stop28h 00m

₹ 71,527

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 18/6

03:55-17:20

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/7

13:15-02:50

1 stop34h 05m

₹ 78,689

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 8/4

18:00-13:35

3 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/4

19:30-03:00

1 stop28h 00m

₹ 84,581

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 9/3

19:00-21:55

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

07:55-07:50

2 stops44h 25m

₹ 91,109

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 26/3

04:05-22:50

2 stops22h 15m

₹ 46,234

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 26/3

11:45-13:45

3 stops29h 30m

₹ 58,110

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Deals found on 9/2

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Cape Town

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 77,721.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Chennai to Cape Town in about 17h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 8332 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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