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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Chennai from ₹ 40,638

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — MAA
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
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 14 August 2026.

Sat 26/913:15 -
1 stop34h 05m
Sat 3/1006:45 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 12/8₹ 87,763
Sat 26/913:15 -
1 stop34h 05m
Sat 3/1004:20 -
3 stops35h 50m
Deal found 12/8₹ 90,148
Sun 16/813:15 -
1 stop34h 05m
Wed 19/804:05 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 11/8₹ 95,871
Thu 10/1218:30 -
1 stop22h 10m
Wed 16/1203:50 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 12/8₹ 101,404
Sat 15/809:00 -
2 stops38h 35m
Wed 19/804:05 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 11/8₹ 105,125
Thu 10/1218:10 -
2 stops22h 30m
Thu 17/1221:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 12/8₹ 117,049
Sat 15/816:35 -
2 stops40h 00m
Wed 19/822:30 -
2 stops40h 50m
Deal found 11/8₹ 118,671

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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 87,763

One-way from

₹ 40,638

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 84,138
26/9-3/10
  • 26/9-3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 2,067,968 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₹ 601,452 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 14 August 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-02:50

1 stop34h 05m

Chennai

Sat 3/10

06:45-14:10

2 stops34h 55m

₹ 87,763

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

13:40-20:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Sat 6/2

03:50-16:45

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 101,404
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/12

18:30-20:10

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Wed 16/12

03:50-18:00

1 stop17h 40m

₹ 101,404

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

18:30-02:15

1 stop28h 15m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

21:45-18:00

1 stop23h 45m

₹ 101,595

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

10:40-01:00

3 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

06:15-09:25

3 stops54h 40m

₹ 104,743

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

10:40-01:00

3 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Sun 7/2

09:50-09:25

2 stops27h 05m

₹ 107,986
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

13:15-02:50

1 stop34h 05m

₹ 40,638

Cape TownChennai

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAA Chennai

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

16:35-10:20

2 stops38h 15m

₹ 67,348

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,052). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 156,256). 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?

    Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Chennai in just under 27h. Your travel time can differ by up to . Cape Town and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8332 km.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,052). Flying from Cape Town to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 156,256). 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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