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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai from £359

JNB — MAA
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Chennai

Thu 24/922:50 -
1 stop22h 55m
Thu 15/1010:00 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 18/9£611
Sun 20/1208:20 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sun 3/102:10 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 21/9£753
Mon 21/914:30 -
1 stop14h 30m
Tue 17/1110:10 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 19/9£767
Tue 22/919:25 -
2 stops33h 35m
Fri 2/1002:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 22/9£890
Sat 5/1209:25 -
2 stops17h 45m
Fri 11/1215:00 -
2 stops21h 10m
Deal found 19/9£911

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Chennai

Round-trip from

£753

One-way from

£359

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£568
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 20/12-3/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

09:45-03:10

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£359

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

09:45-03:10

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£359

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

14:05-02:40

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£401

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:55-02:40

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£401
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

09:25-02:30

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£449

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

18:35-02:15

3 stops52h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£567

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/1

09:25-02:15

3 stops37h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£567

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

08:20-01:10

1 stop13h 20m

Chennai

Sun 3/1

02:10-13:30

1 stop14h 50m

£753

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

09:25-06:40

2 stops17h 45m

Chennai

Fri 11/12

15:00-08:40

2 stops21h 10m

£911

JohannesburgChennai

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAA Chennai

JNBMAA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

14:30-23:05

3 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Tue 29/12

00:20-03:55

2 stops31h 05m

£1,522

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai (average of £515). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £697). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between £528 and £602 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £753 on Ethiopian Air (20 Dec–3 Jan).

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Johannesburg OR Tambo, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chennai per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai will take you 13h 20m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 4410 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai (average of £515). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £697). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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