Which airlines fly to India?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from South Africa according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from South Africa to India?

The average flight duration from South Africa to India depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to New Delhi is 13h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town to New Delhi is 16h 25m on average. New Delhi is the most popular airport in India.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to India?

Uganda Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to India?

Prices for flights from South Africa to India were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to India?

There are 7 operators available for flights from South Africa to India as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to India?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to India may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:50 - 06:05

JNB

BOM

13h 45m

1 stop

08:00 - 19:40

BOM

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

₹ 41,510Uganda Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

12:50 - 06:05

JNB

BOM

13h 45m

1 stop

08:00 - 19:40

BOM

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

₹ 41,601Uganda Airlines

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

09:50 - 01:50

JNB

BOM

12h 30m

1 stop

22:55 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

12h 55m

1 stop

₹ 42,326Etihad Airways

Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb

09:50 - 19:00

JNB

BOM

29h 40m

1 stop

22:55 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

12h 55m

1 stop

₹ 42,779Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

08:20 - 00:55

JNB

DEL

13h 05m

1 stop

09:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

₹ 50,029Ethiopian Air

Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 12 Apr

08:20 - 00:55

JNB

DEL

13h 05m

1 stop

09:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

₹ 50,392Ethiopian Air

Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

14:35 - 05:35

CPT

BOM

35h 30m

2 stops

02:40 - 13:45

BOM

CPT

14h 35m

2 stops

₹ 55,558Kenya Airways

Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr

14:35 - 01:30

CPT

BOM

31h 25m

2 stops

02:40 - 22:10

BOM

CPT

23h 00m

1 stop

₹ 56,736Kenya Airways

Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr

19:10 - 08:25

DUR

BOM

33h 45m

1 stop

04:15 - 17:10

BOM

DUR

16h 25m

1 stop

₹ 61,812Emirates

Tue, 27 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

19:10 - 17:50

DUR

BOM

19h 10m

1 stop

15:40 - 17:10

BOM

DUR

29h 00m

1 stop

₹ 62,084Emirates

Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to India

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Ethiopian Air

26 Jan

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

3 Feb

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 44,138

Ethiopian Air

18 Mar

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9 Sept

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 44,410

Ethiopian Air

14 Mar

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14 Apr

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 44,954

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to India

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Singapore Airlines

9 Jun

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m

1 stop

DEL05:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

15 Jun

DEL21:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 57,914

Singapore Airlines

15 Jul

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

DEL20:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28 Jul

DEL21:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 61,449

Singapore Airlines

2 May

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 20m

1 stop

DEL05:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20 Jun

DEL09:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB06:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 61,902

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

12:50-06:05

1 stop13h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 26/2

08:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 41,510

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

12:50-06:05

1 stop13h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 24/2

08:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 41,601

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

09:50-01:50

1 stop12h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 21/2

22:55-08:20

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 42,326

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 28/2

22:55-08:20

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 42,779

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

08:20-00:55

1 stop13h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/4

09:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 50,029

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

08:20-00:55

1 stop13h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 7/2

09:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 50,392

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:35-05:35

2 stops35h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 21/4

02:40-13:45

2 stops14h 35m

₹ 55,558

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

14:35-01:30

2 stops31h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 6/4

02:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 56,736

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 27/1

19:10-08:25

1 stop33h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/2

04:15-17:10

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 61,812

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 16/2

19:10-17:50

1 stop19h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 27/2

15:40-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

₹ 62,084

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to India from South Africa, with most prices found around ₹ 53,564. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to India from South Africa during May instead. Flights to India in May, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around ₹ 53,836.

How far in advance should I book a flight to India?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around ₹ 57,862 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from South Africa for as low as ₹ 54,833 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to India flights?

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to India flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 30m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to India takes 12h 30m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to India. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to India.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to India?
Prices for flights from South Africa to India were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to India?
There are 7 operators available for flights from South Africa to India as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to India?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to India may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to India

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from South Africa to India with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 32,341	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 290 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 40,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 43,094	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,370 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 45,312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 18 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 45,451	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 948 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 46,693	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,716 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 62,162	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,469 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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