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Cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town from ₹ 50,148

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CPT
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 78,036

One-way from

₹ 50,148

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 146,372
9/4-16/4
  • 9/4-16/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Chennai to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 935,866 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₹ 635,256 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Wed 9/419:50MAA - CPT
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/414:35CPT - MAA
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 78,036
Thu 10/423:00MAA - CPT
2 stops40h 20mIndiGo
Wed 16/416:35CPT - MAA
2 stops45h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 21/2₹ 96,831
Mon 7/404:05MAA - CPT
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 14/413:00CPT - MAA
1 stop34h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 135,893
Tue 8/401:55MAA - CPT
2 stops39h 30mLufthansa
Wed 16/415:20CPT - MAA
2 stops29h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2₹ 139,097
Tue 1/410:00MAA - CPT
1 stop31h 15mAir India
Sat 12/413:50CPT - MAA
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Deal found 21/2₹ 224,669
Tue 1/410:00MAA - CPT
1 stop31h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/415:25CPT - MAA
1 stop30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2₹ 316,823
Mon 28/422:00MAA - CPT
1 stop17h 05mEmirates
Fri 9/513:05CPT - MAA
1 stop15h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/2₹ 382,820

Find flights from Chennai to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Cape Town 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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 9/4

19:50-22:10

2 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

14:35-08:55

3 stops38h 50m

₹ 78,036

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 10/4

23:00-11:50

2 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

16:35-17:35

2 stops45h 30m

₹ 96,831

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 7/4

04:05-10:50

1 stop34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/4

13:00-03:00

1 stop34h 30m

₹ 135,893

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 8/4

01:55-13:55

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/4

15:20-00:10

2 stops29h 20m

₹ 139,097

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 1/4

10:00-13:45

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

13:50-08:55

2 stops39h 35m

₹ 224,669

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 1/4

10:00-13:45

1 stop31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/4

15:25-01:10

1 stop30h 15m

₹ 316,823

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 28/4

22:00-11:35

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/5

13:05-08:05

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 382,820

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 27/4

11:40-13:00

2 stops52h 50m

₹ 50,148

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 27/4

04:05-17:15

1 stop16h 40m

₹ 56,124

ChennaiCape Town

MAA - CPT

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 27/4

08:00-13:40

3 stops57h 10m

₹ 75,351

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Cape Town

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Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
776 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
481 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 96,831, IndiGo will fly you from Chennai to Cape Town and back. In addition to IndiGo, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 135,893 and ₹ 139,097, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 7% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Cape Town are Air India (₹ 50,148), Qatar Airways (₹ 56,124), and Lufthansa (₹ 87,044).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Cape Town (average of ₹ 613). Flying from Chennai to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 892). 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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