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Cheap flights from Chennai to South Africa 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 — JNB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 78,036

One-way from

₹ 50,148

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 55,171
9/4-16/4
  • 9/4-16/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 68h 40m total
  • Chennai to South Africa
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Chennai to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (₹ 44,952 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 70,760 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 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 South Africa within your budget

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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

South Africa

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 South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 22 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

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
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

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 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 Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 50,148. Users have also found prices from ₹ 56,124 and ₹ 87,044 on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, 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?

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  • 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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Discover the top 3 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 54,104Average₹ 65,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 54,899Average₹ 82,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 57,328Average₹ 72,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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