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

Emirates 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.

₹ 54,139 Cheap Flights from Chennai to South Africa in 2026

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

14h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 54,139Ethiopian Air

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 26 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

₹ 65,288Ethiopian Air

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

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

13h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 01:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 65,571Ethiopian Air

Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

04:20 - 14:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 02:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 72,847Qatar Airways

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

03:15 - 17:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

27h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 82,862Qatar Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Wed, 11 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

₹ 89,854Qatar Airways

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

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

33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:00 - 02:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 89,948Qatar Airways

Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

16:00 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

12:35 - 02:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 90,610Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

07:15 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

23:25 - 15:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 91,460Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 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

₹ 93,822Qatar Airways

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

18 Oct

MAA02:45Chennai

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

26 Oct

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

₹ 54,139

Ethiopian Air

18 Sept

MAA02:45Chennai

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

28 Sept

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

MAA08:30Chennai

₹ 65,288

Ethiopian Air

18 Sept

MAA02:45Chennai

13h 45m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

26 Sept

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

MAA01:15Chennai

₹ 65,571

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to South Africa

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chennai to South Africa flight tickets

Qatar Airways

19 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

37h 45m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

26 Oct

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

MAA02:15Chennai

₹ 72,847

Qatar Airways

7 Nov

MAA03:15Chennai

17h 40m

1 stop

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

11 Nov

CPT19:25Cape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

₹ 82,862

Qatar Airways

19 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

33h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

26 Sept

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 89,854

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Sun 18/10

02:45-14:10

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

15:10-08:10

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 54,139

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 18/9

02:45-14:10

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-08:30

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 65,288

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Fri 18/9

02:45-13:00

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

15:10-01:15

1 stop30h 35m

₹ 65,571

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 19/10

04:20-14:35

2 stops37h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

12:35-02:15

1 stop34h 10m

₹ 72,847

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 7/11

03:15-17:25

1 stop17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

19:25-02:30

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 82,862

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 19/9

04:05-10:15

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-02:40

1 stop33h 55m

₹ 89,854

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 19/9

04:05-10:15

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

14:00-02:50

2 stops33h 20m

₹ 89,948

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Mon 19/10

16:00-13:35

3 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

12:35-02:15

1 stop34h 10m

₹ 90,610

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 8/11

07:15-13:35

3 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

23:25-15:40

2 stops36h 45m

₹ 91,460

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sat 19/9

04:05-10:15

1 stop33h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

13:15-02:40

1 stop33h 55m

₹ 93,822

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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 ₹ 53,950. 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 ₹ 61,792.

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Best price found	₹ 98,357
Fastest flight time	33h 40m
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The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 98,357. The best return flight deal from Chennai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 54,139.

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

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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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
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 55,366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,532 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 56,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,037 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 60,535	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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