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Cheapest return flight
£757
Typical prices: £535-£680
Ethiopian Air
Thu 20/12Wed 3/1
JNB - MAA • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 11% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU)
Cheapest • Avg £518 (return)
Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)
Shortest trip • 14h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chennai (JNB-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Chennai

Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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08:20 - 01:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
13h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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02:10 - 13:30MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£757Ethiopian Air
Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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08:20 - 01:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
13h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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02:10 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lusaka
£846Ethiopian Air
Sat, 5 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
Oman Air Logo
09:25 - 06:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
17h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Muscat Seeb
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15:00 - 08:40MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 10m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl
£916Oman Air
Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:30 - 08:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
40h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Lilongwe Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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02:10 - 11:35MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 55m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
£1,369Ethiopian Air
Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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12:30 - 08:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
40h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Lilongwe Intl Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
02:10 - 00:05MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
49h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Kinshasa N'djili
£1,370Ethiopian Air
Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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12:30 - 08:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
40h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Beira Addis Ababa Bole
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02:10 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lusaka
£1,451Ethiopian Air
Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
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20:00 - 08:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
32h 40m2 stops Lilongwe Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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02:10 - 11:35MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 55m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
£1,553Ethiopian Air
Sun, 20 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:30 - 08:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MAA Chennai
40h 10m3 stops Blantyre Chileka Beira Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
02:10 - 11:35MAA  Chennai-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 55m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lilongwe Intl Blantyre Chileka
£3,621Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai start at £757. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £535 to £680. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £757 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai and is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai at £523 return.
•December (£669) and August (£656) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 28% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 13% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£757
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 4,410 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai range from £535 to £680, with an average of £586 over the past 12 months. Anything below £535 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £586. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai 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 £757 to £3,621. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £556 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £651 – a £94 difference. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 03m, compared to 16h 00m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 16h 16m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chennai?

    Chennai is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (India Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average £556 – about £94 less than Sunday (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 13% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai trip for October. Fares historically average £523 return in that month – typically £147 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Hotel Mount Manor
    - NK Grand Park Hotel

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