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Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 60,570

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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Chennai to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

Sat 21/319:05MAA - CPT
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/307:55CPT - MAA
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11₹ 89,828
Sat 21/310:00MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 27/310:40CPT - MAA
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/11₹ 99,641
Sun 22/304:05MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 27/312:35CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11₹ 109,096
Sun 22/322:30MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/307:55CPT - MAA
2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11₹ 89,828
Wed 22/410:30MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 26/410:40CPT - MAA
2 stops19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/11₹ 101,157
Sat 21/304:05MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 27/312:35CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11₹ 109,453

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 89,828

One-way from

₹ 60,570

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 147,365
Air France
  • Air France
  • 21/3-27/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 00m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 897,803 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 357,387 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.
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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 21/3

19:05-21:55

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

07:55-06:05

2 stops42h 40m

₹ 89,828

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 22/3

22:30-21:55

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

07:55-08:20

2 stops44h 55m

₹ 89,828

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 21/3

10:00-09:25

2 stops26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

10:40-09:20

2 stops43h 10m

₹ 99,641

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 22/4

10:30-09:25

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

10:40-09:20

2 stops19h 10m

₹ 101,157

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 22/3

04:05-17:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

12:35-02:30

1 stop34h 25m

₹ 109,096

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 21/3

04:05-17:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

12:35-02:20

1 stop34h 15m

₹ 109,453

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 9/1

02:30-14:35

1 stop15h 35m

₹ 60,570

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 9/1

03:25-10:55

3 stops35h 00m

₹ 115,876

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 10/1

11:45-14:35

3 stops30h 20m

₹ 472,692

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Deals found on 26/11

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town

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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 ₹ 66,903). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 137,820). 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 27 November 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
899 reviews
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Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
899 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
899 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

puguh,Nov 2025

JUB - ADD

Very bad service and cleaness. By the end of flight i missed my baggage

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 fly from Chennai to Cape Town in about 26h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 8332 km.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 66,411, 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 35% 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 Ethiopian Air (₹ 60,570), Qatar Airways (₹ 115,876), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 472,692).

  • 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 ₹ 66,903). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 137,820). 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 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 66,411Average₹ 94,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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