How long is the flight from Chennai to South Africa?

A quick flight from Chennai to South Africa can take about 30h 20m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 56,879. The distance from Chennai to South Africa is about 8332 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 29,487. Users have also found prices from ₹ 31,714 and ₹ 32,166 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Chennai to South Africa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to South Africa as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Deal found 8/9₹ 55,254

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Deal found 11/9₹ 56,879

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1 stop34h 45m

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2 stops38h 00m

Deal found 11/9₹ 73,703

Tue 3/1109:25 -

3 stops31h 40m

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3 stops53h 55m

Deal found 11/9₹ 76,284

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1 stop27h 40m

Deal found 7/9₹ 81,924

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Deal found 8/9₹ 91,675

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Deal found 7/9₹ 101,808

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3 stops41h 10m

Deal found 7/9₹ 102,190

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Round-trip from	₹ 55,254
One-way from	₹ 43,973
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₹ 73,608

Ethiopian Air
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44h 20m total
Chennai to South Africa

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19h 55m total
Chennai to South Africa

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Wed 30/9

21:10-13:35

3 stops19h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

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₹ 43,973

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10:00-14:10

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₹ 44,356

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2 stops48h 05m

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00:00-03:30

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₹ 49,136

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Tue 29/9

16:00-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

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00:00-03:30

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₹ 49,327

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10:10-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

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15:10-01:10

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 56,879

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09:50-09:25

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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00:00-03:30

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₹ 73,034

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Wed 30/9

04:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

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00:00-03:30

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₹ 82,689

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04:05-12:40

2 stops36h 05m

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09:00-02:30

2 stops38h 00m

₹ 87,947

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Tue 29/9

16:00-13:35

3 stops25h 05m

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13:15-02:50

1 stop34h 05m

₹ 91,675

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sun 11/10

10:15-14:10

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:50-02:50

2 stops33h 30m

₹ 101,808

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to South Africa (average of ₹ 54,584). Flying from Chennai to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 88,234). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from Chennai to South Africa is 52 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from Chennai to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

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10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,733 reviews

Qatar Airways

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3,733 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,535 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,733 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,733 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Chennai to South Africa?
A quick flight from Chennai to South Africa can take about 30h 20m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 56,879. The distance from Chennai to South Africa is about 8332 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to South Africa one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 29,487. Users have also found prices from ₹ 31,714 and ₹ 32,166 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to South Africa (average of ₹ 54,584). Flying from Chennai to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 88,234). 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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Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 56,017	Average₹ 68,653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest₹ 56,757	Average₹ 73,248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 61,246	Average₹ 84,006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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