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Cheap flights from Chennai to South Africa from ₹ 54,112

MAA — JNB
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to South Africa

Sun 18/1002:45 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 26/1015:10 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 4/9₹ 54,112
Mon 19/1004:20 -
2 stops37h 45m
Mon 26/1012:35 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 4/9₹ 77,154
Mon 19/1017:00 -
3 stops24h 05m
Mon 26/1012:35 -
1 stop34h 10m
Deal found 4/9₹ 90,658

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Round-trip from

₹ 54,112

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 61,761
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/10-26/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Chennai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 888,770 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 142,753 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 19/10

04:20-14:35

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

12:35-02:15

1 stop34h 10m

₹ 77,154

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 19/10

17:00-13:35

3 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

12:35-02:15

1 stop34h 10m

₹ 90,658
Fastest return journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 17/10

22:05-14:35

2 stops44h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 98,308

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to South Africa (average of ₹ 53,923). Flying from Chennai to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,164). 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 34 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
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kudzai,Sept 2026

DOH - JNB

Experience was ok. Comfortable and very polite and friendly attendants.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

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
1,533 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

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
7.3
Good
3,731 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

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 37h 45m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 77,154. The distance from Chennai to South Africa is about 8332 km.

  • 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 ₹ 29,130. Users have also found prices from ₹ 31,330 and ₹ 31,776 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 ₹ 53,923). Flying from Chennai to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,164). 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 3 airlines flying from Chennai to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 55,339Average₹ 67,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 56,069Average₹ 72,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 60,504Average₹ 82,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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