How to get from Chennai to Johannesburg

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dubai: about 15h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Abu Dhabi, Doha and Singapore. Two tickets from $691.

Flights from Chennai to Johannesburg

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dubai
15h 25m
two tickets, via Dubai
$691
connection options
4
straight-line distance
4,435 mi (7,137 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
15h 25m
with the connection
Chennai to Dubai flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Johannesburg: Dubai.
Dubai to Johannesburg flight 8h 10m
two ticketsfrom $691
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
15h 40m
with the connection
Chennai to Abu Dhabi flight 4h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg flight 8h 20m
two ticketsfrom $765
Via Doha
Qatar
16h 15m
with the connection
Chennai to Doha flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Johannesburg flight 8h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,088
Via Singapore
Singapore
18h 6m
with the connection
Chennai to Singapore flight 4h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Johannesburg flight 10h 43m
two ticketsfrom $1,349

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Johannesburg?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chennai to Johannesburg?
Via Dubai: 4h 15m to the connection, 8h 10m after it, about 15h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chennai to Johannesburg with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $691. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chennai and Johannesburg?
Dubai (15h 25m total), Abu Dhabi (15h 40m total), Doha (16h 15m total) and Singapore (18h 6m total).
How far is Johannesburg from Chennai?
4,435 mi (7,137 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.