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

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.

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.

₹ 44,173 Cheap Flights from Chennai to South Africa in 2026

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10:00 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 63,689Ethiopian Air

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

12:25 - 22:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23:30 - 08:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 80,921Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

04:05 - 17:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 02:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 92,821Qatar Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

15:40 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 08:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

39h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 101,103Etihad Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

04:05 - 17:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:25 - 08:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 102,151Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

21:05 - 17:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 02:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 102,341Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

07:00 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

09:00 - 08:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

₹ 121,381Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

05:55 - 09:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 00m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 09:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

₹ 142,516Singapore Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

11:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 55m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 22:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 10m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 144,325Malaysia Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

09:50 - 11:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:20 - 02:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

₹ 153,369Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines

15 Sept

MAA05:55Chennai

31h 00m

3 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

23 Sept

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

18h 55m

2 stops

MAA09:05Chennai

₹ 142,516

Singapore Airlines

20 Sept

MAA10:30Chennai

26h 25m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

22 Sept

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAA09:20Chennai

₹ 157,938

Singapore Airlines

20 Sept

MAA10:30Chennai

26h 25m

2 stops

CPT09:25Cape Town Intl

22 Sept

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAA09:20Chennai

₹ 158,129

Emirates flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Emirates

20 Sept

MAA09:50Chennai

29h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

22 Sept

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

31h 40m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

₹ 153,369

Emirates

20 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

16h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

22 Sept

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

37h 15m

2 stops

MAA08:05Chennai

₹ 153,464

Emirates

20 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

17h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

22 Sept

CPT09:00Cape Town Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

MAA08:05Chennai

₹ 153,559

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 15/9

10:00-14:10

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

15:10-08:15

1 stop13h 35m

₹ 63,689

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 15/9

12:25-22:10

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

23:30-08:55

2 stops29h 55m

₹ 80,921

Fastest return journey

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

04:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

19:30-02:50

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 92,821

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

15:40-13:00

2 stops48h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:50-08:25

2 stops39h 05m

₹ 101,103

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

04:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:25-08:25

2 stops32h 30m

₹ 102,151

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 15/9

21:05-17:30

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

19:30-02:50

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 102,341

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

07:00-13:35

3 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

09:00-08:05

2 stops19h 35m

₹ 121,381

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 15/9

05:55-09:25

3 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

10:40-09:05

2 stops18h 55m

₹ 142,516

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

11:45-14:10

3 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

15:10-22:50

3 stops28h 10m

₹ 144,325

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 20/9

09:50-11:30

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

15:20-02:30

2 stops31h 40m

₹ 153,369

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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 ₹ 54,360. 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 ₹ 62,261.

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Fastest flight time	26h 25m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to South Africa takes 26h 25m

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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 ₹ 55,517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 55,787	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,498 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 56,524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,021 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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