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Cheap flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from ₹ 29,987

MAA — JNB
19 Nov — 26 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to OR Tambo

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to OR Tambo

Sun 18/1002:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Mon 2/1114:30 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 15/10₹ 47,923
Sun 25/1002:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Fri 6/1108:20 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 19/10₹ 48,018
Mon 19/1017:00 -
2 stops26h 20m
Sun 1/1101:35 -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 15/10₹ 67,851
Mon 26/1016:05 -
1 stop19h 50m
Fri 6/1113:50 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 19/10₹ 73,260
Sat 17/1022:30 -
2 stops18h 15m
Sat 24/1014:05 -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 16/10₹ 94,897

Find flight deals from Chennai to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

₹ 63,676

One-way from

₹ 29,987

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 60,164
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Chennai to Johannesburg
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 1/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 30m total
  • Chennai to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 943,971 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 155,216 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 12/1

10:05-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 31,411

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Sun 22/11

10:45-10:55

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 35,491

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 24/3

05:35-08:25

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 39,572

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Fri 4/12

10:45-10:55

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 46,120

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 1/12

10:45-15:50

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,887

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 12/1

07:10-10:55

3 stops31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 58,077

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 25/3

10:10-20:10

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/4

13:50-08:50

2 stops15h 30m

₹ 73,924

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 24/3

04:05-11:05

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/4

12:40-02:40

1 stop34h 30m

₹ 83,129

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Mon 30/11

04:05-06:10

3 stops53h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 93,948

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 24/3

04:05-21:35

2 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/4

09:25-02:50

3 stops37h 55m

₹ 129,154

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of ₹ 54,186). Flying from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,590). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between ₹ 50,390 and ₹ 66,190 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 63,676 on Etihad Airways (25 Mar–4 Apr).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,549 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,549 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,549 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
Ethiopian Air
7.1
Good
1,044 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,549 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    For as low as ₹ 83,129, Qatar Airways can have you in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chennai in 34h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7097 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 41,865 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ethiopian Air, starting at ₹ 47,912. Etihad Airways is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Etihad Airways (₹ 29,272), Ethiopian Air (₹ 30,337), and Qatar Airways (₹ 31,931).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of ₹ 54,186). Flying from Chennai to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,590). 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 Chennai to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 41,865Average₹ 68,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 47,912Average₹ 70,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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