Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Chennai according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air is the most popular carrier operating from Chennai to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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08:20 - 21:50MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 00m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

23:35 - 06:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 15m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

₹ 264,227Air Mauritius

Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

08:20 - 21:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 45m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

14:25 - 19:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

49h 15m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 325,571Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

06:15 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:20 - 11:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 343,754Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

08:20 - 21:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 45m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

14:20 - 01:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

55h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 347,773Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

08:20 - 21:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 45m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

23:35 - 07:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

52h 20m2 stops Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 356,099Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

08:20 - 21:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 45m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

07:20 - 11:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 357,152Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

08:20 - 21:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 45m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

23:25 - 19:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 364,616Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

21:10 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 55m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:20 - 08:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 366,913Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

03:25 - 17:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 02:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 370,358Qatar Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

03:25 - 17:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:25 - 02:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 370,358Qatar Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

17 Nov

MAA03:25Chennai

17h 30m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

27 Nov

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

₹ 370,358

Qatar Airways

21 Nov

MAA03:25Chennai

17h 30m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

27 Nov

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

₹ 372,368

Qatar Airways

18 Nov

MAA03:25Chennai

34h 35m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

27 Nov

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

₹ 386,819

Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chennai to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

17 Nov

MAA10:10Chennai

30h 20m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

28 Nov

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

31h 50m

1 stop

MAA01:10Chennai

₹ 381,651

Ethiopian Air

17 Nov

MAA10:10Chennai

30h 20m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

30 Nov

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

₹ 392,178

Ethiopian Air

20 Nov

MAA02:10Chennai

14h 20m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

25 Nov

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

14h 50m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

₹ 402,801

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

08:20-21:50

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

23:35-06:20

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 264,227

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

08:20-21:35

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

14:25-19:10

3 stops49h 15m

₹ 325,571

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 20/11

06:15-13:00

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

14:20-11:05

2 stops41h 15m

₹ 343,754

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

08:20-21:35

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

14:20-01:00

2 stops55h 10m

₹ 347,773

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

08:20-21:35

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

23:35-07:25

2 stops52h 20m

₹ 356,099

Fastest return journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

08:20-21:35

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

07:20-11:05

2 stops24h 15m

₹ 357,152

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

08:20-21:35

1 stop16h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/11

23:25-19:10

2 stops40h 15m

₹ 364,616

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 20/11

21:10-13:35

3 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

14:20-08:45

2 stops38h 55m

₹ 366,913

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 19/11

03:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

19:25-02:20

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 370,358

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 17/11

03:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

19:25-02:30

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 370,358

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 54,645. If you are unable to visit South Africa during the month of February, then departing from Chennai during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 62,588.

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Best price found	₹ 264,227
Fastest flight time	33h 40m
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The best flight deal from Chennai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 264,227

The fastest flight from Chennai to South Africa takes 33h 40m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 55,808	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 56,079	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 56,820	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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