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Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Chennai Starting at $453

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Chennai and kick-start your next adventure today!

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  • Round-trip
      • JNB14:35
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA08:10
        Wed, Mar 26|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $453$565
        20% OFF
        20% OFF
        $565$453

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $453 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB12:45
        34h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA02:25
        Thu, Feb 13|Johannesburg - Chennai|Qatar Airways
        $455$565
        20% OFF
        20% OFF
        $565$455

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $455 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB14:35
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA08:10
        Mon, Feb 24|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $457$565
        19% OFF
        19% OFF
        $565$457

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Mon, Feb 24, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $457 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB14:35
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA08:10
        Wed, Mar 5|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $457
        $457

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $457 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB14:35
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA08:10
        Mon, Feb 17|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $458
        $458

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Mon, Feb 17, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $458 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB08:20
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA01:10
        Sun, Feb 23|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $458
        $458

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $458 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB08:20
        20h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA08:10
        Wed, Feb 26|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $460
        $460

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $460 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB08:20
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA01:10
        Sun, Mar 2|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $461
        $461

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $461 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB14:30
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA08:15
        Wed, Apr 9|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
        $462
        $462

        Choose Ethiopian Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Wed, Apr 9, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $462 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB08:50
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA01:55
        Wed, Feb 19|Johannesburg - Chennai|Qatar Airways
        $464
        $464

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O. R. Tambo International Airport on Wed, Feb 19, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from $464 including taxes and charges.

      • JNB01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MAA02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Johannesburg - Chennai|Ethiopian Airlines
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Johannesburg to Chennai flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
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  1. QR1366

    Qatar Airways

    08:50

    JNB

    8.4h

    18:15

    DOH

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  2. QR556

    Qatar Airways

    20:35

    DOH

    3.6h

    02:40

    BOM

    SMTWTFS

  3. 6E5107

    IndiGo

    07:05

    BOM

    1.8h

    08:50

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  4. EY748

    Etihad Airways

    09:55

    JNB

    7.9h

    19:50

    AUH

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  5. EY206

    Etihad Airways

    21:15

    AUH

    3.2h

    01:55

    BOM

    SMTWTFS

  6. 6E5313

    IndiGo

    10:00

    BOM

    2.0h

    12:00

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  7. EY748

    Etihad Airways

    09:55

    JNB

    7.9h

    19:50

    AUH

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  8. EY206

    Etihad Airways

    21:15

    AUH

    3.2h

    01:55

    BOM

    SMTWTFS

  9. 6E5107

    IndiGo

    07:05

    BOM

    1.8h

    08:50

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  10. KQ767

    Kenya Airways

    10:45

    JNB

    4.1h

    15:50

    NBO

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  11. KQ202

    Kenya Airways

    16:45

    NBO

    6.3h

    01:30

    BOM

    SMTWTFS

  12. 6E683

    IndiGo

    08:45

    BOM

    1.9h

    10:40

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  13. KQ761

    Kenya Airways

    12:10

    JNB

    4.1h

    17:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS
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  14. KQ204

    Kenya Airways

    20:45

    NBO

    6.3h

    05:35

    BOM

    SMTWTFS

  15. 6E5303

    IndiGo

    12:00

    BOM

    1.9h

    13:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  16. QR1364

    Qatar Airways

    13:20

    JNB

    8.4h

    22:45

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  17. QR4784

    Qatar Airways

    02:00

    DOH

    3.6h

    08:05

    BOM

    SMTWTFS

  18. 6E5303

    IndiGo

    12:00

    BOM

    1.9h

    13:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  19. UR711

    UTair Express

    13:50

    JNB

    4.3h

    19:05

    EBB

    S-T-TF-
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  20. UR430

    UTair Express

    20:25

    EBB

    7.2h

    06:05

    BOM

    S-T--F-

  21. 6E5303

    IndiGo

    12:00

    BOM

    1.9h

    13:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  22. HM060

    Air Seychelles

    13:50

    JNB

    4.9h

    20:45

    SEZ

    -M--T-S
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  23. HM260

    Air Seychelles

    22:10

    SEZ

    4.6h

    04:15

    BOM

    ----T-S

  24. 6E683

    IndiGo

    08:45

    BOM

    1.9h

    10:40

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  25. TC209

    Air Tanzania

    15:55

    JNB

    3.5h

    20:25

    DAR

    S-T-TFS
    Search

  26. TC400

    Air Tanzania

    20:20

    DAR

    5.5h

    04:20

    BOM

    S-TWT-S

  27. 6E5313

    IndiGo

    10:00

    BOM

    2.0h

    12:00

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  28. TC209

    Air Tanzania

    15:55

    JNB

    3.5h

    20:25

    DAR

    S-T-TFS
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  29. TC400

    Air Tanzania

    20:20

    DAR

    5.5h

    04:20

    BOM

    S-TWT-S

  30. 6E683

    IndiGo

    08:45

    BOM

    1.9h

    10:40

    MAA

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Chennai?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chennai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $780.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chennai?

    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Chennai (MAA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Chennai (MAA): Chennai International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Chennai

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Flight Info | Johannesburg to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight price$453
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance7,117.61 km
Popular airlineAir India

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