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Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 48,698

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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 21 July 2026.

Fri 7/802:45
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop13h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 13/815:10
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop30h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/7₹ 66,055
Wed 23/904:05
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/913:15
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7₹ 71,841
Wed 7/1004:20
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 14/1013:15
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/7₹ 87,366
Sat 8/807:00
MAA
-
CPT
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/814:25
CPT
-
MAA
3 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7₹ 88,620
Wed 7/1010:15
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops54h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1015:10
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/7₹ 93,249
Wed 7/1010:15
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops54h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 14/1013:15
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7₹ 94,984
Wed 23/915:30
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops53h 30m
Oman Air
Sun 27/919:30
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops56h 25m
Oman Air
Deal found 20/7₹ 109,835
Wed 23/915:40
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops48h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/915:10
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops49h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/7₹ 111,185

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 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 71,841

One-way from

₹ 48,698
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 00m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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3/9
  • 3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 40m 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 21 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 7/10

10:15-13:00

2 stops54h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

15:10-02:50

2 stops32h 10m

₹ 93,249

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:20-17:20

2 stops40h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

09:00-02:50

2 stops38h 20m

₹ 101,252

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 23/9

15:30-17:30

2 stops53h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

19:30-07:25

2 stops56h 25m

₹ 109,835

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 23/9

15:40-13:00

2 stops48h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

15:10-20:10

2 stops49h 30m

₹ 111,185

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 23/9

05:55-09:25

3 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

10:40-09:20

2 stops19h 10m

₹ 131,339

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 7/10

21:05-13:35

3 stops44h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

23:30-14:50

2 stops35h 50m

₹ 132,496
Fastest return journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:05-18:05

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

20:00-20:30

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 146,671
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 3/9

10:00-13:00

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 49,276

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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.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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 ₹ 71,792.

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 45m.

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 40m.

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 and Etihad Airways fly from Chennai to Cape Town in about 16h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 37h 20m. 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.

  • 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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