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Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 44,888

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
3 Jul — 10 Jul1
1 adult

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 28 June 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 49,420

One-way from

₹ 44,888

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 119,787
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/9-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 276,820 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 28 June 2025.

Tue 23/921:50MAA - CPT
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 2/1013:00CPT - MAA
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/6₹ 49,420
Tue 23/921:50MAA - CPT
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/1013:00CPT - MAA
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6₹ 57,542
Fri 8/806:40MAA - CPT
2 stops33h 50mAir India
Sat 16/815:25CPT - MAA
2 stops30h 00mAir India
Deal found 28/6₹ 82,850
Sun 10/802:45MAA - CPT
1 stop14h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 18/814:35CPT - MAA
1 stop14h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/6₹ 86,441
Thu 6/1121:40MAA - CPT
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
Sun 9/1113:40CPT - MAA
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Deal found 26/6₹ 122,181
Thu 6/1111:45MAA - CPT
3 stops25h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 9/1118:55CPT - MAA
2 stops48h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/6₹ 166,299

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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 28 June 2025.
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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 23/9

21:50-10:50

1 stop16h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:00-09:10

1 stop16h 40m

₹ 49,420

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 23/9

21:50-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/10

13:00-09:10

1 stop16h 40m

₹ 57,542

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 8/8

06:40-13:00

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

15:25-00:55

2 stops30h 00m

₹ 82,850

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 10/8

02:45-13:45

1 stop14h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

14:35-08:15

1 stop14h 10m

₹ 86,441

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 6/11

21:40-11:40

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

13:40-08:15

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 122,181

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 6/11

11:45-09:25

3 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:55-23:05

2 stops48h 40m

₹ 166,299

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 11/8

06:40-14:35

2 stops35h 25m

₹ 44,888

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 10/8

02:45-13:45

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 51,728

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 11/8

04:20-10:50

1 stop34h 00m

₹ 75,412

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 10/8

01:00-11:50

2 stops38h 20m

₹ 98,754

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/6

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 613). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 888). 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 28 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andMalaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
786 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 49,420, Qatar Airways will fly you from Chennai to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 82,850 and ₹ 86,441, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 48% 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 Air India (₹ 44,888), Ethiopian Air (₹ 51,728), and Qatar Airways (₹ 75,412).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 613). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 888). 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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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 66,526Average₹ 102,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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