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Johannesburg to Chennai

JNBMAA

Find cheap flights from Johannesburg-JNB to Chennai-MAA. Fares start from ₹42876. Wednesday and Morning flights offer the best deals. Compare & book now.

Departure

Johannesburg (JNB)

Destination

Chennai (MAA)

Suggested departure

24 Sept 2026

Best flight options

Compare the best, cheapest and fastest options available for this route.

Best99% match

Air Tanzania Corp, Air India

₹58,407

11h 30m2 stops14:15

Cheapest94% match

Qatar Airways

₹51,325

13h 20m1 stop20:55

Fastest99% match

Air Tanzania Corp, Air India

₹58,407

11h 30m2 stops14:15

Johannesburg to Chennai fare insights

Understand current fare levels and price movement.

Lowest fare

₹42,876

29 Aug 2026

Average fare

₹50,020

Highest fare

₹1,21,941

16 Aug 2026

Price range

In next 3 months fares range between 42876 - 121941

September 2026 is the cheapest month in this dataset, while August 2026 is the most expensive.

Fare trend

Historical fare movement for this route.

Lowest observed

₹42,876

2026-08-042026-10-28

Cheapest dates to fly

Compare lower-fare dates available for this route.

29 Aug 2026

₹42,876

26 Oct 2026

₹42,920

28 Oct 2026

₹42,920

21 Sept 2026

₹42,976

14 Oct 2026

₹44,751

Best time to fly

Day insight

Wednesday is the cheapest day

Cheapest

Wednesday

More expensive

Sunday

Fares are lowest on Wednesday and highest on Sunday.

Time insight

Morning fares look better

Cheapest

Morning

More expensive

Afternoon

Morning flights are cheaper than Afternoon flights.

Fare prediction

Decreasing trend

Prices are easing slightly in the later part of the date range. Monitor fares for a better deal.

Confidence: Medium

Potential saving

₹79,065

You can save up to 79065 by choosing the lowest-fare date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to Chennai

Qatar Airways

Etihad Airways

Air Tanzania Corp

Emirates

Emirates Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines S C

Singapore Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Kenya Airways

Klm Royal Dutch

Malaysia Airlines

British Airways

Air France

Swiss

Lufthansa

South African Airways

ASKY

has the lowest average fare in this dataset.

JNB to MAA

Useful information for planning your journey.

Distance

9,200 km

Average flight

490 minutes

Daily flights

200

First flight

01:08

Last flight

23:08

Airlines

Qatar AirwaysEtihad AirwaysAir Tanzania CorpEmiratesEmirates AirlinesEthiopian Airlines S CSingapore AirlinesCathay PacificKenya AirwaysKlm Royal DutchMalaysia AirlinesBritish AirwaysAir FranceSwissLufthansaSouth African AirwaysASKY

About flights from Johannesburg to Chennai

Flight prices from JNB to MAA in this dataset range from ₹42876 to ₹121941, with an average fare of about ₹50020. The cheapest date is 29 Aug 2026, when the fare drops to ₹42876. Other low-fare dates include 26 Oct 2026 (₹42920), 28 Oct 2026 (₹42920), 21 Sept 2026 (₹42976). Wednesday is the cheapest day on average, and morning flights tend to offer better pricing. has the lowest average fare across the available airlines in this data. Month-wise analysis shows August 2026 averages around ₹52100 (high); September 2026 averages around ₹46339 (high); October 2026 averages around ₹47204 (high). Overall fare movement appears decreasing, so travelers should compare dates and book early when lower fares appear.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Qatar Airways operates flights on this route.

Qatar Airways flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Etihad Airways operates flights on this route.

Etihad Airways flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Air Tanzania Corp operates flights on this route.

Air Tanzania Corp flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Emirates operates flights on this route.

Emirates flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Emirates Airlines operates flights on this route.

Emirates Airlines flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Ethiopian Airlines S C operates flights on this route.

Ethiopian Airlines S C flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Singapore Airlines operates flights on this route.

Singapore Airlines flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Cathay Pacific operates flights on this route.

Cathay Pacific flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Kenya Airways operates flights on this route.

Kenya Airways flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Klm Royal Dutch operates flights on this route.

Klm Royal Dutch flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Malaysia Airlines operates flights on this route.

Malaysia Airlines flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, British Airways operates flights on this route.

British Airways flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Air France operates flights on this route.

Air France flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Swiss operates flights on this route.

Swiss flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, Lufthansa operates flights on this route.

Lufthansa flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, South African Airways operates flights on this route.

South African Airways flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, ASKY operates flights on this route.

ASKY flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Only connecting flights are available.

Prices range between ₹51325 and ₹344706.

The cheapest flight costs ₹51325, while the fastest takes 690 minutes.

Flights start from ₹51325 depending on availability.

Yes, direct flights are available between Johannesburg-JNB to Chennai-MAA.

The average flight duration is around 490 minutes.

Qatar Airways operates flights on this route.

Typically 7kg cabin baggage and 15kg check-in baggage is allowed.

The fastest flight takes around 690.

No direct flights available.

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Tanzania Corp, Emirates, Emirates Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines S C, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Kenya Airways, Klm Royal Dutch, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Air France, Swiss, Lufthansa, South African Airways, ASKY

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