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Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 41,438

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
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 26 May 2026.

Tue 30/603:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/713:15
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/5₹ 81,829
Wed 1/716:05
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/714:25
CPT
-
MAA
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5₹ 165,753

Find flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town

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 26 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 81,829

One-way from

₹ 41,438
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/6-6/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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18/9
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 00m 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 26 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 30/6

03:55-17:30

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

13:15-02:50

1 stop34h 05m

₹ 81,829

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 1/7

18:00-13:35

3 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

14:25-08:55

3 stops39h 00m

₹ 322,932
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 18/9

22:30-13:00

2 stops18h 00m

₹ 41,438

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 2/8

06:45-13:00

2 stops33h 45m

₹ 50,774

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 17/9

03:55-17:30

1 stop17h 05m

₹ 53,917

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 6/8

10:00-13:00

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 58,871
Fastest single journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 2/8

02:45-13:00

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 62,205

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 1/8

22:30-16:20

3 stops21h 20m

₹ 65,825

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 4/8

05:55-09:25

3 stops31h 00m

₹ 81,448

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 2/8

09:50-18:05

1 stop35h 45m

₹ 91,069

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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 ₹ 79,915.

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 15m.

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 Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

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 05m. 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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