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Cheap flights from Chennai to South Africa from ₹ 38,863

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — JNB
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 12 May 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 97,798

One-way from

₹ 38,863

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 62,437
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/8-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Chennai to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Chennai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 524,011 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 183,894 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 May 2025.

Fri 8/810:30MAA - CPT
2 stops26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 16/810:40CPT - MAA
2 stops19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 97,798
Fri 8/809:35MAA - CPT
2 stops30h 55mAir India
Sat 16/813:50CPT - MAA
2 stops26h 50mAir India
Deal found 12/5₹ 101,300
Fri 8/819:50MAA - CPT
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/813:50CPT - MAA
1 stop31h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/5₹ 121,458
Thu 7/803:55MAA - CPT
1 stop34h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 16/814:00CPT - MAA
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 144,263
Fri 8/811:45MAA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 16/813:00CPT - MAA
2 stops30h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 198,500

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to South Africa 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 12 May 2025.
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Chennai

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 8/8

10:30-09:25

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

10:40-09:20

2 stops19h 10m

₹ 97,798

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 8/8

09:35-13:00

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

13:50-20:10

2 stops26h 50m

₹ 101,300

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 8/8

19:50-13:00

2 stops20h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

13:50-01:10

1 stop31h 50m

₹ 121,458

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 7/8

03:55-10:50

1 stop34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

14:00-02:50

2 stops33h 20m

₹ 144,263

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 8/8

11:45-14:35

3 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/8

13:00-22:50

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 198,500

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 25/6

04:20-10:50

1 stop34h 00m

₹ 38,863

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 25/6

09:35-22:10

2 stops40h 05m

₹ 39,034

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 22/7

10:00-13:45

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 51,931

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 21/7

18:35-21:50

1 stop30h 45m

₹ 60,302

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 23/7

23:15-09:25

2 stops37h 40m

₹ 63,462

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to South Africa

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to South Africa (average of ₹ 449). Flying from Chennai to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 540). 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 12 May 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,227 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,795 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
255 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to South Africa. 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 from for flights from Chennai to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Chennai, you will be flying from Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 38,863. Users have also found prices from ₹ 51,931 and ₹ 60,302 on Ethiopian Air and Air Mauritius, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to South Africa (average of ₹ 449). Flying from Chennai to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 540). 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 4 airlines flying from Chennai to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 12 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 53,356Average₹ 63,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 53,810Average₹ 80,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 56,535Average₹ 71,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 61,265Average₹ 108,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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