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 70% 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 refresh daily.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. 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 you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

31h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 859Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23

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

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

23:30 - 8:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

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

R13 797Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23

4:05 - 17:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 826Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

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

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

13:50 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

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

R17 238Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

4:05 - 17:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:25 - 8:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

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

R17 417Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

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

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

19:30 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 449Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23

7:00 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

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

9:00 - 8:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R20 696Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

5:55 - 9:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

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

10:40 - 9:05CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 55m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R24 299Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23

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

R24 608Malaysia Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 18

9:50 - 11:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:20 - 2:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R26 150Emirates

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

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Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to South Africa

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Chennai to South Africa flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

Sept 15

MAA5:55Chennai

31h 00m

3 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

18h 55m

2 stops

MAA9:05Chennai

R24 299

Singapore Airlines

Sept 20

MAA10:30Chennai

26h 25m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAA9:20Chennai

R26 929

Singapore Airlines

Sept 20

MAA10:30Chennai

26h 25m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

MAA9:20Chennai

R26 961

Emirates flights from Chennai to South Africa

Our best Emirates deals on Chennai to South Africa flight tickets

Emirates

Sept 20

MAA9:50Chennai

29h 10m

1 stop

CPT11:30Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

31h 40m

2 stops

MAA2:30Chennai

R26 150

Emirates

Sept 20

MAA4:05Chennai

16h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:40Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

37h 15m

2 stops

MAA8:05Chennai

R26 166

Emirates

Sept 20

MAA4:05Chennai

17h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:05Cape Town Intl

Sept 22

CPT9:00Cape Town Intl

43h 35m

2 stops

MAA8:05Chennai

R26 182

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10:00-14:10

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

15:10-8:15

1 stop13h 35m

R10 859

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Chennai

Tue 15/9

12:25-22:10

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

23:30-8:55

2 stops29h 55m

R13 797

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

4:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

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1 stop27h 50m

R15 826

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

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2 stops48h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:50-8:25

2 stops39h 05m

R17 238

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

4:05-17:30

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

20:25-8:25

2 stops32h 30m

R17 417

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

19:30-2:50

1 stop27h 50m

R17 449

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 13/9

7:00-13:35

3 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

9:00-8:05

2 stops19h 35m

R20 696

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 15/9

5:55-9:25

3 stops31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

10:40-9:05

2 stops18h 55m

R24 299

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

R24 608

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 20/9

9:50-11:30

1 stop29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

15:20-2:30

2 stops31h 40m

R26 150

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Chennai is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 268, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until September to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 616.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	26h 25m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to South Africa takes 26h 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 refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. 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 you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chennai to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 363	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 500 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 297	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 021 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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