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, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa is 3 as of September 2026.

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.

₹ 29,367 Cheap Flights from Chennai to South Africa in 2026/27

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10:00 - 20:10MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 08:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

14h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 48,464Ethiopian Air

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

02:45 - 13:30MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 01:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 57,677Ethiopian Air

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

10:00 - 20:10MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 08:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

29h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 57,677Ethiopian Air

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

18:00 - 10:55MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

23h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 60,844Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb

17:00 - 10:55MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

23h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 60,844Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

03:55 - 08:25MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:45 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 63,052Etihad Airways

Tue, 23 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

16:10 - 08:25MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:50 - 02:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 64,107Etihad Airways

Wed, 10 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb

18:00 - 10:55MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

05:25 - 08:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

23h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 68,426Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

04:05 - 08:25MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

13:45 - 02:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

33h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 81,574Qatar Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

04:05 - 10:15MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 02:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 94,242Qatar Airways

Sun, 11 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

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10:00 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 55,566Ethiopian Air

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

20:10 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,096Ethiopian Air

Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

21:05 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,096Ethiopian Air

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

21:05 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,096Ethiopian Air

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

02:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,096Ethiopian Air

Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

02:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,096Ethiopian Air

Sun, 4 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

21:05 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,288Ethiopian Air

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

21:05 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 01:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,288Ethiopian Air

Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

02:45 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 01:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 100,288Ethiopian Air

Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

22:30 - 18:15MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:10 - 08:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 122,265Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

15 Oct

MAA10:00Chennai

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 Nov

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 10m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

₹ 48,464

Ethiopian Air

1 Oct

MAA10:00Chennai

30h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

7 Oct

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

MAA08:30Chennai

₹ 55,566

Ethiopian Air

13 Oct

MAA10:00Chennai

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17 Nov

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

₹ 57,677

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

15 Oct

MAA04:05Chennai

31h 50m

2 stops

JNB08:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

18 Nov

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 00m

1 stop

MAA02:15Chennai

₹ 81,574

Qatar Airways

11 Oct

MAA04:05Chennai

33h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

23 Oct

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 94,146

Qatar Airways

11 Oct

MAA04:05Chennai

33h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

23 Oct

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 94,242

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ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 15/10

10:00-20:10

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

14:30-08:10

1 stop14h 10m

₹ 48,464

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Fri 23/10

02:45-13:30

1 stop14h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

23:00-01:10

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 57,677

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 13/10

10:00-20:10

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

23:00-08:10

1 stop29h 40m

₹ 57,677

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 10/2

18:00-10:55

2 stops20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

12:05-15:05

2 stops23h 30m

₹ 60,844

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 13/10

17:00-10:55

2 stops21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

12:05-15:05

2 stops23h 30m

₹ 60,844

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 23/3

03:55-08:25

1 stop32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/3

09:45-15:05

1 stop25h 50m

₹ 63,052

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 10/2

16:10-08:25

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/2

09:50-02:35

1 stop13h 15m

₹ 64,107

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Tue 10/11

18:00-10:55

2 stops20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

05:25-08:40

2 stops23h 45m

₹ 68,426

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 15/10

04:05-08:25

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:45-02:15

1 stop33h 00m

₹ 81,574

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 11/10

04:05-10:15

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

13:15-02:40

1 stop33h 55m

₹ 94,242

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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 ₹ 54,798. If you are unable to visit South Africa during the month of February, then departing from Chennai during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 60,940.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around ₹ 71,905 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Chennai for as low as ₹ 59,117 on momondo.

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Best price found	₹ 29,367
Fastest flight time	19h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 29,367. The best return flight deal from Chennai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 48,464.

The fastest flight from Chennai to South Africa takes 19h 25m

There are no direct flights from Chennai to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to South Africa.

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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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa is 3 as of September 2026.
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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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 42,338	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,540 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 55,519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 61,486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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