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 cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Cape Town?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Cape Town.

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) – 50% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 33% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% 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 35% on flights from Chennai to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R18 007 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R27 442, a difference of R9 435. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 R9 435 to R25 449. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 R10 371, which is 8% 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 22h 47m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 32h 34m 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 starting from around R51 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Sixt • GREEN MOTION • Hertz • Woodford

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

Return flights from Chennai to Cape Town range from R18 012 to R23 997, with an average of R21 225 over the past 12 months. Anything below R18 012 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 R18 012 to R23 997. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R9 435 on Ethiopian Air.

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

Ethiopian Air (R9 435) and Emirates (R17 708) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Chennai to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over 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. 50% 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 989. 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.

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R9 435

Typical prices: R18 012-R23 997

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R7 276

Typical prices: R6 799-R10 327

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Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

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

15h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 435Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

2:10 - 19:55MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 2:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 385Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

3:55 - 22:20MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:25 - 20:10CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R16 229Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 18

21:45 - 18:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:00 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R17 126Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 15

7:00 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:20 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R17 209Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Dec 18

3:55 - 18:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

8:00 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R17 575Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 15

21:45 - 15:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

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

20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 625Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 15

9:50 - 16:45MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:30 - 2:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 708Emirates

Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 18

21:45 - 16:45MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:35 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 741Emirates

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 15

7:00 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 05m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R21 013Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

21:05 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R17 326Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

21:05 - 13:00MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 1:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R17 359Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

22:30 - 18:15MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 15m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:10 - 8:30CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R21 163Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

5:00 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R22 093Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

6:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 13:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R22 309Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

5:00 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 5:20CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 00m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

R23 920Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

22:30 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

8:50 - 15:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 30m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R24 352Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 7

4:05 - 17:30MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 266Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 7

4:05 - 18:05MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:30 - 7:00CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R27 475Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

17:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 13:45CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R27 625Multiple Airlines

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Cape Town?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Cape Town.
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 R18 012 to R23 997, with an average of R21 225 over the past 12 months. Anything below R18 012 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 R9 435 to R25 449. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 R10 371, which is 8% 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 starting from around R51 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford
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) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% 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 35% on flights from Chennai to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R18 007 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R27 442, a difference of R9 435.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 22h 47m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 32h 34m 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R18 007, about R9 435 less than Wednesday fares (34% savings) 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

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