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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from ₹ 40,839

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Sun 12/423:35
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 15m
Air Mauritius
Tue 28/408:10
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 10m
Air Mauritius
Deal found 4/3₹ 54,513
Sun 12/418:25
CPT
-
MAA
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/408:10
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3₹ 68,004
Thu 16/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/403:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3₹ 71,583
Sun 22/318:55
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/303:40
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3₹ 73,051
Fri 17/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/407:05
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3₹ 75,805
Thu 16/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/407:05
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 76,172
Fri 17/419:30
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/403:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3₹ 89,295
Mon 5/1020:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop32h 35m
Emirates
Fri 9/1004:05
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop17h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/3₹ 92,048
Mon 16/313:40
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Emirates
Thu 19/303:50
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop16h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/3₹ 92,507

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Chennai (MAA). 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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 54,513

One-way from

₹ 40,839

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

₹ 80,026
Air Mauritius
  • Air Mauritius
  • 12/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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6/6
  • 6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₹ 531,372 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Chennai 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 7 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

23:35-06:20

1 stop27h 15m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

08:10-21:50

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 54,513

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

18:25-06:20

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

08:10-21:50

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 68,004

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:55-02:35

1 stop28h 10m

Chennai

Wed 25/3

03:40-17:30

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 73,051

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-02:40

1 stop34h 10m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

07:05-13:00

2 stops33h 25m

₹ 76,172
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

18:25-20:10

2 stops22h 15m

Chennai

Wed 25/3

03:50-16:45

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 93,425

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

06:05-08:25

2 stops22h 50m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

15:45-12:40

2 stops24h 25m

₹ 95,077

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

15:25-22:50

3 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

23:55-14:35

3 stops42h 10m

₹ 120,223

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

15:25-10:45

3 stops39h 50m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

11:45-14:35

3 stops30h 20m

₹ 161,979
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:00-02:50

1 stop34h 20m

₹ 41,023

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

14:20-08:45

2 stops38h 55m

₹ 42,032

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of ₹ 58,459). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 150,324). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Chennai. 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 Cape Town to Chennai?

    Air Mauritius and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Chennai in just under 27h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 55m. Cape Town and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8332 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai 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 Cape Town to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of ₹ 58,459). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 150,324). 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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