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 Cape Town to New Delhi is 16h on average, while flying from Durban to New Delhi is 22h 15m on average. New Delhi is the most popular airport in India.

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 48% 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.

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

Etihad Airways, 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 April 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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14:15 - 04:20

JNB

BOM

10h 35m

1 stop

05:50 - 13:15

BOM

JNB

10h 55m

1 stop

₹ 49,054Air Tanzania

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

14:15 - 04:20

JNB

BOM

10h 35m

1 stop

05:50 - 13:15

BOM

JNB

10h 55m

1 stop

₹ 49,148Air Tanzania

Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun

09:50 - 19:00

JNB

BOM

29h 40m

1 stop

11:20 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

24h 30m

1 stop

₹ 49,336Etihad Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

09:50 - 19:00

JNB

BOM

29h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

22h 00m

1 stop

₹ 50,278Etihad Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

12:40 - 02:40

JNB

BOM

34h 30m

1 stop

04:10 - 15:20

BOM

JNB

14h 40m

1 stop

₹ 52,067Qatar Airways

Sun, 17 May - Tue, 30 Jun

12:40 - 08:05

JNB

BOM

15h 55m

1 stop

22:15 - 10:30

BOM

JNB

15h 45m

1 stop

₹ 52,349Qatar Airways

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May

14:25 - 01:40

CPT

BOM

31h 45m

2 stops

02:40 - 06:00

BOM

CPT

30h 50m

1 stop

₹ 64,307Kenya Airways

Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun

14:25 - 01:40

CPT

BOM

31h 45m

2 stops

02:40 - 11:40

BOM

CPT

36h 30m

2 stops

₹ 65,342Kenya Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

18:40 - 20:45

DUR

BOM

22h 35m

1 stop

19:30 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

24h 35m

1 stop

₹ 65,342Emirates

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 9 Jun

18:40 - 08:15

DUR

BOM

34h 05m

1 stop

16:00 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

28h 05m

1 stop

₹ 65,719Emirates

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to India

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Etihad Airways

17 Sept

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

1 stop

BOM19:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

8 Oct

BOM11:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 49,336

Etihad Airways

23 Sept

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

1 stop

BOM19:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

2 Oct

BOM13:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 50,278

Etihad Airways

18 Sept

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 50m

1 stop

DEL14:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22 Sept

DEL15:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 55m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 55,362

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to India

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Qatar Airways

17 May

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m

1 stop

BOM02:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30 Jun

BOM04:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 40m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 52,067

Qatar Airways

13 May

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

BOM08:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20 May

BOM22:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 52,349

Qatar Airways

10 Jun

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

BOM08:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

23 Jun

BOM22:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB09:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 52,443

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

14:15-04:20

1 stop10h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 10/6

05:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

₹ 49,054

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

14:15-04:20

1 stop10h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 12/6

05:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

₹ 49,148

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 8/10

11:20-08:20

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 49,336

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 2/10

13:50-08:20

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 50,278

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

12:40-02:40

1 stop34h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 30/6

04:10-15:20

1 stop14h 40m

₹ 52,067

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

12:40-08:05

1 stop15h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 20/5

22:15-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

₹ 52,349

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/6

14:25-01:40

2 stops31h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 7/6

02:40-06:00

1 stop30h 50m

₹ 64,307

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

14:25-01:40

2 stops31h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 12/10

02:40-11:40

2 stops36h 30m

₹ 65,342

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

18:40-20:45

1 stop22h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 9/6

19:30-16:35

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 65,342

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 7/6

18:40-08:15

1 stop34h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 14/6

16:00-16:35

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 65,719

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to India from South Africa, with most prices found around ₹ 57,245. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to India from South Africa during November instead. Flights to India in November, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around ₹ 57,810.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa 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 ₹ 60,768 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 ₹ 56,398 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to India flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 35m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to India takes 13h 35m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 April 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 43,149	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 44,484	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 303 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,681	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,433 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 46,938	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 47,273	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 53,703	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 63,899	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,563 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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