Flights from Johannesburg to Chennai – Airlines & connecting routes
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JNB to MAA – All flight route options from Johannesburg International, South Africa to Chennai International, India. These flights are operated by 7 different airlines through 2 different connections. The shortest flight time is 12 hours and 40 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.
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Johannesburg to Chennai flights
With over 32 flights every week and 2 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Chennai from Johannesburg you will be doing a stopover in either Mauritius (MRU) or Addis Ababa (ADD).
Are there any non-stop flights from JNB to MAA?
There are no direct or non-stop flights from Johannesburg International, JNB to Chennai International, MAA.
Johannesburg to Chennai with Ethiopian Airlines
If you fly from Johannesburg with Ethiopian Airlines you will do a stopover in Addis Ababa, ADD before reaching Chennai. This flight trip will take 13 hours and 20 minutes and you can fly every Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday with departures at 07:45, 08:20 or 14:30. Ethiopian Airlines is a Star Alliance member.
Distance & flight times: Johannesburg International to Chennai International
The shortest flight time between JNB and MAA is 12 hours and 40 minutes.
Via | Total flight time | Layover time | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
MRU Mauritius | 12h 40m | 2h 45m | 4699 miles (7561 km) |
ADD Addis Ababa | 13h 20m | 1h 25m | 5374 miles (8647 km) |


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