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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $862. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.$864 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Johannesburg.$864 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Johannesburg.$864 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Johannesburg.$864 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Johannesburg.$864 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.

Johannesburg.$886 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $886, select.

Johannesburg.$908 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $908, select.

Johannesburg.$1,052 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,052, select.

Johannesburg.$1,066 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 16 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,066, select.

Johannesburg.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.

Johannesburg.$1,121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,121, select.

Johannesburg.$1,121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,121, select.

Johannesburg.$1,128 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,128, select.

Johannesburg.$1,129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,129, select.

Johannesburg.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.

Johannesburg.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jul, returning Thu, 5 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 16 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 5 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Alternative Chennai to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chennai to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg

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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg

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Chennai to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$864
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.

How much are return flights from Chennai to Johannesburg?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Johannesburg is $864. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Chennai to Johannesburg?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chennai to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from $864.

How many flights are there a week from Chennai to Johannesburg?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Johannesburg.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Johannesburg is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

If you're flying from Chennai Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from $864.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai Airport and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg with?

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

Johannesburg is three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Johannesburg observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your MAA to Johannesburg flight.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MAA to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
- Dubai Airport (DXB)
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
The journey from central Chennai to MAA takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near MAA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
76.04% of flights leaving from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Johannesburg

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Johannesburg flight is $521. The cheapest price for a return flight is $864. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from MAA to Johannesburg if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAA to Johannesburg by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg.

Airports in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from MAA to Johannesburg.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Central Johannesburg is about 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). After your flight from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your MAA to Johannesburg flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Lanseria International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

Before securing your flights from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Johannesburg offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Book a Chennai Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket with a departure in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from MAA to Johannesburg around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Johannesburg

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Johannesburg right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chennai Airport to Johannesburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Journey around 451 kilometres south-east to Pietermaritzburg to check off its popular sights. From KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden to Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.