Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Chennai?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R14 199.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 30m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Chennai?

Addis Ababa (ADD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 10m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Chennai?

Addis Ababa (ADD) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport is 1 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport 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 licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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13:40 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:55 - 16:45MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 272Emirates

Sat, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 12

13:50 - 1:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 721Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

15:10 - 1:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 754Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

15:10 - 1:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 804Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

12:35 - 2:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:00 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

R16 237Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Mar 13

12:35 - 2:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

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3:15 - 10:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 603Qatar Airways

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12:35 - 2:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 - 10:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 736Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:05 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

21:45 - 11:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R16 952Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Mar 13

13:40 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:50 - 14:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 749Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

13:40 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:50 - 14:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 832Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

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R16 603

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R16 952

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1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

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9:50-14:35

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R18 749

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9:50-14:35

2 stops32h 15m

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The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Cape Town, with most prices found around R0. The month of May is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R10 647.

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Fastest flight time	14h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R10 164. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 272.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Chennai takes 14h 55m

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How far is Cape Town Intl to Chennai by plane?
Cape Town Intl and Chennai are 8358,4 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 14h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
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The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport is 1 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport 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 licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Chennai?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Chennai is Emirates, representing 100% of all bookings.

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Emirates	PriceFrom R14 307	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 684 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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