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 75% 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 is the most popular carrier 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 November 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 394 Cheap Flights from Chennai to South Africa in 2026/27

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2:10 - 13:30MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 1:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 283Ethiopian Air

Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 2

10:05 - 20:10MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 1:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

31h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 334Ethiopian Air

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

10:05 - 20:10MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:00 - 7:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

34h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R13 604Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

2:10 - 13:30MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:15 - 14:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

44h 35m3 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl Muscat Seeb

R14 464Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 2

10:05 - 20:10MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:15 - 6:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

36h 40m3 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam Muscat Seeb

R15 290Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31

2:10 - 13:30MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:15 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

28h 35m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R15 492Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 2

4:05 - 10:35MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

15:05 - 2:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

31h 40m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R29 501Qatar Airways

Fri, Dec 25 - Sat, Jan 2

3:55 - 15:20MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 2:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

32h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R57 029Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 7 - Mon, Jun 7

3:55 - 15:20MAA Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 2:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

32h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R62 710Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 7 - Mon, Jun 7

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

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai

14h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R64 834Ethiopian Air

Thu, Apr 8 - Mon, Jun 7

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to South Africa

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

Ethiopian Air

Dec 25

MAA2:10Chennai

14h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 2

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

MAA1:10Chennai

R10 283

Ethiopian Air

Dec 24

MAA10:05Chennai

13h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 31

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

1 stop

MAA1:10Chennai

R10 334

Ethiopian Air

Apr 8

MAA10:10Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 7

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

MAA8:15Chennai

R64 834

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to South Africa

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

Qatar Airways

Dec 25

MAA4:05Chennai

34h 00m

3 stops

JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 2

JNB15:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m

3 stops

MAA2:15Chennai

R29 501

Qatar Airways

Apr 7

MAA3:55Chennai

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 7

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 25m

1 stop

MAA2:50Chennai

R57 029

Qatar Airways

Apr 7

MAA3:55Chennai

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 7

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 25m

1 stop

MAA2:50Chennai

R62 710

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MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Fri 25/12

2:10-13:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

23:00-1:10

1 stop22h 40m

R10 283

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MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 24/12

10:05-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

14:30-1:10

1 stop31h 10m

R10 334

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 24/12

10:05-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

17:00-7:00

2 stops34h 30m

R13 604

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Fri 25/12

2:10-13:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

14:15-14:20

3 stops44h 35m

R14 464

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 24/12

10:05-20:10

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

14:15-6:25

3 stops36h 40m

R15 290

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Fri 25/12

2:10-13:30

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

14:15-22:20

2 stops28h 35m

R15 492

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Fri 25/12

4:05-10:35

3 stops34h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

15:05-2:15

3 stops31h 40m

R29 501

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 7/4

3:55-15:20

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/6

14:55-2:50

1 stop32h 25m

R57 029

ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Wed 7/4

3:55-15:20

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/6

14:55-2:50

1 stop32h 25m

R62 710

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ChennaiJohannesburg

MAA Chennai - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

MAAJNB

Chennai

Thu 8/4

10:10-20:10

1 stop13h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/6

14:30-8:15

1 stop14h 15m

R64 834

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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 626, 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 688.

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 320 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 R9 339 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R5 394
Fastest flight time	30h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chennai in the past 72 hours is R5 394. The best return flight deal from Chennai to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 283.

The fastest flight from Chennai to South Africa takes 30h 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to South Africa?
As of November 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 900	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 047 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 698 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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