Chennai to Johannesburg flight deals
MAA → JNB · Johannesburg, South Africa · e-Visa for Indian passports
Typical price
₹72,996
All-time low we've seen
₹72,996
90-day average
₹72,996
Fares by month
Lowest return fare seen for each departure month, MAA → JNB.
- Oct 2026₹72,996
Live · 10 Oct–21 Oct on Google Flights
Dussehra rush
From 1 departure dates checked in the last 14 days. “Live” means checked in the last 48 hours; older fares may have changed. Red tags mark Indian holiday rushes, when fares out of India tend to rise.
When to book
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
- Under 2 weeks+6.1%
- 2–4 weeks−0.7%
- 1–2 months−0.8%
- 2–3 months0.0%
- 3+ months−0.9%
How far ahead the fare was booked, versus that departure date's average price, so the season doesn't skew it. All routes: 8,956 departure-date samples.
Fly from another city
Cheapest live return fare to Johannesburg from other Indian airports. Getting to that airport costs extra.
Chennai to Johannesburg: questions
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for South Africa?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel (allow about 7 days). Online ETA (ZAR 500, about US$30) at eta.dha.gov.za, usually approved within 24 hours. Only valid if you land at Johannesburg or Cape Town (also Lanseria, Durban); other entry points need a VFS visa.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Johannesburg flights?
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
How often does FlyBun check Chennai to Johannesburg fares?
Every 4 hours, across departure dates months ahead. When a fare is cheaper than most FlyBun has seen on this route and at least 20% below its typical price, it's published as a deal and everyone watching this route gets an alert.
FlyBun checks fares from Indian cities every 4 hours and alerts you free when they drop.