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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai to Cape Town? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.Rs90,643 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs90,643, select.
Cape Town.Rs91,007 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs91,007, select.
Cape Town.Rs95,678 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs95,678, select.
Cape Town.Rs136,383 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs136,383, select.
Cape Town.Rs139,561 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,561, select.
Cape Town.Rs159,072 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,072, select.
Cape Town.Rs163,383 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs163,383, select.
Cape Town.Rs171,387 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs171,387, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from Rs163,383
Aug
from Rs171,387
Sep
from Rs90,643
Oct
from Rs139,561
Nov
from Rs91,007
Dec
from Rs95,678
Jan
from Rs159,072
Feb
from Rs136,383
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Chennai to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Chennai to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs90,643
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Cape Town is Rs172,453. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chennai to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs172,453.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Cape Town is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Cape Town Airport on Friday, 31 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and CPT:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Rs90,643 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs172,453. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from MAA to CPT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from MAA to CPT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76.04% of flights that depart Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Chennai to Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near CPT:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your departure date.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cape Town in April.

  • The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAA to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top attractions. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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