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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chennai from ₹ 40,997

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.
JNB — MAA
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 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₹ 54,725
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₹ 68,268
Sat 14/315:25
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop30h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/310:10
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop31h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3₹ 70,755
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₹ 71,861
Tue 14/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/403:55
MAA
-
CPT
1 stop35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2₹ 72,598
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₹ 76,098
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₹ 76,467
Sat 14/318:55
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/300:15
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 83,008
Tue 14/413:00
CPT
-
MAA
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/403:55
MAA
-
CPT
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 84,943
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₹ 89,641

Find flight deals from South Africa to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 54,725

One-way from

₹ 40,997

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 70,294
Air Mauritius
  • Air Mauritius
  • 12/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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6/6
  • 6/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • South Africa to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 300,551 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 119,741 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 5 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

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

₹ 54,725

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

₹ 68,268

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-02:40

1 stop34h 10m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

03:55-11:30

1 stop35h 05m

₹ 71,861

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

₹ 76,467

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

18:30-20:10

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

03:50-11:40

1 stop35h 20m

₹ 93,050

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

₹ 95,446
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

14:25-20:10

3 stops26h 15m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

08:10-21:50

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 96,551
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/4

13:00-02:50

1 stop34h 20m

₹ 41,182

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

14:20-08:45

2 stops38h 55m

₹ 42,195

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

13:00-20:55

2 stops28h 25m

₹ 44,038

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/3

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chennai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chennai (average of ₹ 49,473). Flying from South Africa to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,937). 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 Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 5 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Etihad Airways from South Africa to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from South Africa?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Chennai?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Chennai can take about 27h 15m. Air Mauritius provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 54,725. The distance between South Africa and Chennai is about 8332 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Chennai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chennai (average of ₹ 49,473). Flying from South Africa to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,937). 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 2 airlines flying from South Africa to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 62,232Average₹ 80,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 80,001Average₹ 86,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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