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Find cheap flights to Chennai from R15 975

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Flights to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

The average price of all flights to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as R13 767. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R16 041 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Chennai is November, where tickets cost R13 466 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R18 389 and R17 823 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of R13 183.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

The average price for all flights to Chennai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, when flights cost R13 329 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R17 140.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

The duration of your flight to Chennai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Chennai on KAYAK is from Cape Town, which takes 30h 00m.

How many long-haul flights are there to Chennai each week?

Each week there are around 16 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 187 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 1 494 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Chennai. The most long-haul flights depart from London.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R15 975
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Chennai

When to book flights to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chennai 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. The information is for flights to Chennai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Chennai flights

  • How far is Chennai from central Chennai?

    There are 16 km between Chennai city centre and Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    When flying to Chennai, you'll arrive at Chennai (MAA). The airport is also known as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Chennai.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Chennai?

    Of the 8 airlines that fly to Chennai, IndiGo offers the most flights, with around 971 per week, followed by Air India with 118 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

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Prefer to fly direct to Chennai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Chennai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Chennai

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +51 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +44 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +45 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +48 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +46 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +48 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +49 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +51 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +44 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +45 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +48 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +46 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +48 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +49 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 KAYAK reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4215 reviews
83entertainment
81comfort
82boarding
83crew
79food
81overall
Airline reviews

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

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Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

The air hostess spilled tomato juice on me by mistake in Mumbai -Dubai flight. I was traveling from Mumbai to UAD. Her senior came and offered couple of small chocolates (probably given in business class) as compensation. I asked for access to lounge as I had to travel till IAD and I could shower and change. But she said she cannot do that and did nothing further. I found the response to their mistake as inappropriate.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Overall experience was bad , one does not expect after travelling for 14 hrs in Boing 777-300 ER to be pushed in to a craft with a extermly poor seating pitch, no room for hand baggage in the luggege bins and extermly poor service quality. This patch made my overall expereince mediocre and would definetly look for better choices when flying in or out of Delhi in future.

Crew was not good and service was bad. Not happy

1. Please deploy better trained and courteous staff. 2. Wheel chairs be available at all steps of layover till boarding gate. 3. Food services be also improved . 4. TV and phone charging facility be also provided.

Cabin crew were not welcoming.was expecting excellent after traveling in Emirates from Houston to Dubai.

Meals was mis-served inspite of selecting vegetarian food! I was served non- veg in both flights ie., IAD to Dubai and Dubai to Hyderabad. Staff was not that friendly

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

I had never seen any cabin crews behaving like that. They are not at all professionally fit for this job

Ultimate customer care humble and excellent service oriented crew , perfect timing maintained by the crew . My profound appreciation.

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

There was not enough staff during boarding which had created big problems . Another thing once you enter gate area there’s no way to use bathroom and you have to be in that area 2 hours before boarding which is too much.

Luggage handling was very very bad. Damaged my new Calvin Klein bag and delayed another. Still did not get it since 2 days. Worst airlines and service.

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

Only negative was dostancevto transfer in Doha with no big golf carts to help us. Walked over 2 miles.

Flight could have been better. Sandwiches provided in the meal were inedible. Service was pathetic

Ordinary Indian food... Not great. Limited movie and TV selection

Each and every requirement was nicely provided by all staff no very be happy

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Entertainment was very poor. Couldn’t watch anything. Ear pieces were the wrong type .

Food was horrible. Our flight was not comfortable due to turbulence, seats was not comfortable, Very tight barely can not move anywhere.

The wifi service was really poor I try to use it the service was extremely poor if that could be improved that will go a long way

Hot, uncomfortable and very rough take off and landing. Very regrettable.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

Was so glad the the captain kept the air. It’s usually suffocating in there.

Pros: "This was our first time experience and we appreciated the dedication and the level of safety the crew administered, especially during this time of Covid 19. Thanks"
Cons: "Just keep up the good work."

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Food and beverage service have rooms for improvement .there were no entertainment facilities available

The flight was small and was not cool very bad

Short travel duration. However, I had placed meal preference while booking my air ticket but was given vegetarian meal on board. Food was okay. Not so great. Didn't like Spanish eggplant, cold chickpeas salad. No hot soup was available. Everything cold cold only.

Entertaiment center needed on that flight. I dont like to use my phone for entertainment.

On time boarding, proper information, friendly and cordial approach of staff, particularly crew members and the most important timely available of checked in baggage after arrival.

Air India need a big change of in all departments.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

The aircraft was very old, felt like poor economy seats. Entertainment was not working. Plug point was broken. For the coat of a business class ticket, I was very disappointed and dissatisfied. Crew on flight to Mumbai were good, on way back they were mediocre

Bathrooms were horrible. No cleaning and floor was full of tissues. Understand that passengers responsibility to keep it clean but crew should check if tissues are there or not. Also, they announced that baggage will be at one carousel but came to a different one.

Broken food table, broken entertainment system, broken remote. Cracks on seat plastics here and there.

Upgradation in our flight seats made us happy. But the long time to catch connecting flight from Bombay to Hyderabad could have been avoided or shortened. Our was AI 116 from JFK NY to Bombay & A1619 from Mumbai to Hyd.

No first drink available for 10 hours so make it easy for beer or wine

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/4Sun
2 stops
20h 35mCPT-MAA
R15 975
14/4Sun
3 stops
32h 00mCPT-MAA
R20 558
14/4Sun
2 stopsAir India
26h 55mCPT-MAA
R21 482
14/4Sun
3 stops
49h 50mCPT-MAA
R24 575
14/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
34h 20mCPT-MAA
R41 304
14/4Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
16h 40mCPT-MAA
R50 527

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Recent domestic flight deals

29/3Fri
directAir India
1h 25mHYD-MAA
30/3Sat
directAir India
1h 10mMAA-HYD
R1 188
25/4Thu
directAir India
1h 05mCJB-MAA
29/4Mon
directAir India
1h 00mMAA-CJB
R1 679
25/4Thu
directAir India
1h 05mCJB-MAA
29/4Mon
directAir India
1h 00mMAA-CJB
R1 792
19/4Fri
multi-stopAir India
13h 25mBOM-MAA
22/4Mon
directAir India
2h 05mMAA-BOM
R2 094
19/4Fri
directVistara
2h 15mBOM-MAA
22/4Mon
directVistara
2h 05mMAA-BOM
R2 150
29/3Fri
multi-stopVistara
9h 50mHYD-MAA
30/3Sat
multi-stopVistara
10h 15mMAA-HYD
R3 583
3/4Wed
directSpiceJet
2h 00mPNQ-MAA
7/4Sun
directSpiceJet
1h 45mMAA-PNQ
R5 394
29/3Fri
directSpiceJet
2h 25mJAI-MAA
30/3Sat
directSpiceJet
2h 30mMAA-JAI
R5 602
8/4Mon
multi-stopScoot
24h 20mCJB-MAA
11/4Thu
multi-stopScoot
21h 55mMAA-CJB
R11 693
1/4Mon
multi-stopScoot
24h 20mCJB-MAA
4/4Thu
multi-stopScoot
21h 55mMAA-CJB
R11 807

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