Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Cape Town?

Flights from Chennai to Cape Town usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Chennai to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 43% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 36% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 21% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Chennai to Cape Town. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R11 678 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R27 482, a difference of R15 804. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Chennai to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Chennai to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 13 408 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Chennai to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 845 to R83 300. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chennai to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Chennai to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 129, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Cape Town?

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 54m, compared to 25h 20m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 31h 06m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Chennai and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 3 hours behind Chennai (South Africa Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R444 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Chennai to Cape Town range from R16 933 to R24 033, with an average of R20 261 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 933 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Cape Town?

Return flights from Chennai to Cape Town typically range from R16 933 to R24 033. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 845 on Qatar Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways (R11 845) offered the cheapest return ticket from Chennai to Cape Town in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Cape Town?

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular stopover for the Chennai to Cape Town route. 43% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R11 895. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chennai to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for Chennai to Cape Town stopovers at 9h 02m over the past 3 months.

R8 717 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Chennai to Cape Town (MAA - CPT)

Save 29% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest return flight

R11 845

Typical prices: R16 933-R24 033

Qatar Airways

Sat 31/3Thu 12/4

MAA - CPT • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

R8 717

Typical prices: R8 657-R10 715

Ethiopian Air

Thu 13/12

MAA - CPT • 1 stop

Direct flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Chennai and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

Insights

When to travel

August

Cheapest • 22% price drop

October

Most popular

Good to know

Top stopover airports

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Cheapest • Avg R11 895 (return)

Dubai Intl (DXB)

Shortest trip • 15h 54m (one-way)

Insights

Start a new search

KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you enjoy your trip to Cape Town!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Chennai to Cape Town (MAA-CPT)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Return

One-way

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town

Wed, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 12

3:55 - 17:20MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 845Qatar Airways

13 hours ago

Fri, Feb 19 - Tue, Mar 30

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

34h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 244Qatar Airways

8 hours ago

Sat, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 30

9:25 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

7:20 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R13 525Multiple Airlines

8 hours ago

Thu, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 12

18:00 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

50h 15m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R13 558Multiple Airlines

13 hours ago

Tue, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 11

3:55 - 10:15MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 591Qatar Airways

13 hours ago

Thu, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 12

4:20 - 17:20MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R13 708Qatar Airways

13 hours ago

Fri, Feb 19 - Tue, Mar 30

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

34h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:00 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R14 107Qatar Airways

8 hours ago

Tue, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 11

3:55 - 19:45MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 440Multiple Airlines

13 hours ago

Sat, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 30

18:00 - 13:35MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

13:15 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R16 004Multiple Airlines

8 hours ago

Thu, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 12

4:20 - 22:50MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:00 - 2:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R16 203Qatar Airways

13 hours ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Cape Town flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Prices

Airlines

Stopovers

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Cape Town departing in April.

Find deals

Low season	January
Cheapest flight	R8 717

Beat the crowds with an average 90% drop in travellers.

One-way flight from Chennai to Cape Town

When to book flights from Chennai to Cape Town

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

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How long is a flight from Chennai to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Chennai to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 13 408 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Chennai to Cape Town range from R16 933 to R24 033, with an average of R20 261 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 933 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Chennai to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 845 to R83 300. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chennai to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Chennai to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R14 129, which is 48% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R444 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Cape Town?
Flights from Chennai to Cape Town usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Chennai to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 21% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Chennai to Cape Town. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R11 678 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R27 482, a difference of R15 804.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Cape Town?
Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 54m, compared to 25h 20m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 31h 06m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 3 hours behind Chennai (South Africa Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average R11 678, which is about R15 804 less than Wednesday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Cape Town trip for August. Fares historically average R15 871 return in that month – typically R8 168 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

More options for your flight from Chennai to Cape Town

Add a hotel or car hire

Airports

Cabin class

Origins

Other Destinations

Return flight

Complete your trip to Cape Town with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Cape Town

Hotels in Cape Town

MAA - CPT

R8 717 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Cape Town – Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Chennai to Cape Town (MAA-CPT)

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town

Recent one-way flight deals from Chennai to Cape Town

Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Cape Town flights

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Cape Town?

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Cape Town?

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Cape Town?

When flying from Chennai to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Key details for Chennai to Cape Town flights

Low season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Chennai to Cape Town

Your Chennai to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Chennai to Cape Town flights

More options for your flight from Chennai to Cape Town

Complete your trip to Cape Town with a hotel stay or car hire

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Chennai to Cape Town

Flights from domestic origins to Cape Town

Flights to other popular destinations

Find deals for your return flight