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 71% 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 refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?

As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa.

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.

R5 165 Cheap Flights from Chennai to South Africa in 2026/27

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

30h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

30h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 320Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

16:10 - 8:25MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 19:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 923Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 1:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

13h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 118Ethiopian Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 18

2:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 090Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 7

9:55 - 8:25MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

23h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R12 562Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

3:15 - 17:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

34h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 937Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6

17:25 - 8:25MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

18h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bengaluru Intl

R13 426Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

10:45 - 10:55MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

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

R13 914Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 18

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

34h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 - 2:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R14 061Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

4:05 - 17:25MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

34h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 077Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29

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Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Nov 5

MAA16:10Chennai

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m

1 stop

MAA19:50Chennai

R9 923

Etihad Airways

Oct 11

MAA15:40Chennai

48h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

38h 45m

2 stops

MAA8:05Chennai

R17 059

Etihad Airways

Oct 11

MAA15:40Chennai

48h 50m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Oct 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

38h 45m

2 stops

MAA8:05Chennai

R17 075

Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chennai to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Nov 5

MAA10:10Chennai

30h 20m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

MAA1:10Chennai

R9 320

Ethiopian Air

Dec 3

MAA10:10Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 18

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 20m

1 stop

MAA1:10Chennai

R10 118

Ethiopian Air

Oct 4

MAA2:45Chennai

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

MAA8:30Chennai

R12 090

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MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 5/11

10:10-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

15:10-1:10

1 stop30h 30m

R9 320

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 5/11

16:10-8:25

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-19:50

1 stop30h 30m

R9 923

Fastest return journey

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 3/12

10:10-20:10

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

8:20-1:10

1 stop13h 20m

R10 118

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Sun 4/10

2:45-14:10

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/10

13:50-8:30

1 stop15h 10m

R12 090

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 5/11

9:55-8:25

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-13:00

2 stops23h 40m

R12 562

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Thu 29/10

3:15-17:25

1 stop17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

12:35-2:15

1 stop34h 10m

R12 937

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 5/11

17:25-8:25

2 stops18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

9:50-8:15

2 stops18h 55m

R13 426

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 3/12

10:45-10:55

2 stops27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

5:25-8:40

2 stops23h 45m

R13 914

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Wed 4/11

3:15-10:30

1 stop34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

9:00-2:30

2 stops38h 00m

R14 061

ChennaiCape Town

MAA Chennai - CPT Cape Town Intl

MAACPT

Chennai

Tue 24/11

4:05-17:25

1 stop16h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

12:35-2:15

1 stop34h 10m

R14 077

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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 303, 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 October to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 362.

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 R12 227 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 R10 053 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R5 165
Fastest flight time	27h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chennai in the past 72 hours is R5 165. The best return flight deal from Chennai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R9 320.

The fastest flight from Chennai to South Africa takes 27h 05m

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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa.
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
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R8 631	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 605	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Chennai to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Chennai with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chennai to South Africa?

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