Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 28,303

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Find flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 21 October 2025.

Wed 26/1123:25MAA - CPT
2 stops37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1110:40CPT - MAA
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/10₹ 121,564
Tue 25/1103:50MAA - CPT
1 stop35h 20mEmirates
Sun 30/1113:40CPT - MAA
1 stop33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 18/10₹ 136,770
Wed 26/1107:35MAA - CPT
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 30/1118:25CPT - MAA
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/10₹ 147,845
Tue 25/1100:15MAA - CPT
2 stops39h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/1117:15CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/10₹ 188,366

Cheap 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 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 121,564

One-way from

₹ 28,303

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 77,351
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/11-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 35m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (₹ 64,303 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 307,244 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 21 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 26/11

23:25-09:25

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

10:40-22:10

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 121,564

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 25/11

03:50-11:40

1 stop35h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

13:40-02:15

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 136,770

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 26/11

07:35-10:20

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/11

18:25-05:35

2 stops31h 40m

₹ 147,845

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 3/12

03:25-10:30

1 stop34h 35m

₹ 28,303

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 4/12

10:10-13:45

1 stop31h 05m

₹ 41,840

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 4/12

19:00-11:50

2 stops44h 20m

₹ 47,465

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 4/12

11:45-13:45

3 stops29h 30m

₹ 76,560

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 3/12

09:45-14:35

2 stops32h 20m

₹ 96,600

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/10

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 65,924). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 135,803). 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 Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Cape Town, such as Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
876 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
876 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
876 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jaris,Sept 2025

ATL - ADD

The plane was showing it's age. But the service was great, better than expected.

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 Singapore Airlines and Emirates fly from Chennai to Cape Town in about 35h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8332 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 68,391, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Chennai to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Cape Town are Qatar Airways (₹ 28,303), Ethiopian Air (₹ 41,840), and IndiGo (₹ 47,465).

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 65,924). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 135,803). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Book flights to Cape Town if you plan to visit one of these locations
Simon's Town
Hermanus

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top airline flying from Chennai to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chennai to Cape Town. 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 21 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 68,391Average₹ 92,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cape Town from Chennai today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Cape Town?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cape Town from Chennai.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chennai to Cape Town with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Chennai to Cape Town flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chennai to Cape Town become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Chennai to Cape Town flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.