CPT - MAA

R16 328 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
R16 248
Overall average: R14 173
Emirates
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CPT - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
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Fri 30/1
CPT - MAA • multi-stop
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Emirates
Cheapest • from R15 977 (return)
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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September
Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chennai (CPT-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Chennai

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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13:40 - 20:10
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MAA
27h 00m
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3:50 - 11:40
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35h 20m
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R16 248Emirates
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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13:40 - 20:10
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3:50 - 16:45
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16h 25m
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R16 328Emirates
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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MAA
27h 00m
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3:50 - 16:45
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16h 25m
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R16 344Emirates
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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13:40 - 20:10
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MAA
27h 00m
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9:50 - 14:35
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CPT
32h 15m
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R17 557Emirates
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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13:40 - 2:15
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MAA
33h 05m
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9:50 - 14:35
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R17 652Emirates
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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13:40 - 2:15
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MAA
33h 05m
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21:45 - 14:35
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44h 20m
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R17 668Emirates
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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17:15 - 12:20
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MAA
39h 35m
2 stops
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20:30 - 11:50
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42h 50m
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R19 600Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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17:15 - 10:20
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MAA
37h 35m
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0:15 - 11:50
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39h 05m
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R19 616Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:40 - 22:10
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32h 00m
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9:50 - 9:25
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27h 05m
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R21 978Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Chennai is September, where tickets cost R11 555 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 143 and R19 679 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR16 248
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 75% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Chennai was R15 977 for a return ticket.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cape Town and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Chennai, Qatar Airways or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Emirates. With an average price for the route of R12 222 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R14 983 and an overall rating of 8,1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3490 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,3Crew
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Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

8,0 ExcellentShruti, Jan 2026
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Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

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