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 05m on average, while flying from Cape Town to New Delhi is 16h 20m 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 36% 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?

Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Etihad 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 November 2025.

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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09:50 - 19:00JNB-BOM

29h 40m1 stop

13:45 - 08:20BOM-JNB

22h 05m1 stop

₹ 42,660Etihad Airways

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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan

01:35 - 01:30JNB-BOM

20h 25m1 stop

02:40 - 10:55BOM-JNB

11h 45m1 stop

₹ 42,837Kenya Airways

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Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 15 Apr

01:35 - 01:30JNB-BOM

20h 25m1 stop

02:40 - 15:50BOM-JNB

16h 40m1 stop

₹ 43,281Kenya Airways

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Sun, 16 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov

08:20 - 02:35JNB-BOM

14h 45m1 stop

10:50 - 20:10BOM-JNB

12h 50m1 stop

₹ 44,079Ethiopian Air

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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec

09:50 - 19:00JNB-BOM

29h 40m1 stop

04:40 - 08:20BOM-JNB

31h 10m1 stop

₹ 44,256Etihad Airways

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Mon, 1 Dec - Fri, 30 Jan

08:20 - 00:55JNB-DEL

13h 05m1 stop

09:35 - 20:10DEL-JNB

14h 05m1 stop

₹ 44,700Ethiopian Air

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Sun, 22 Mar - Fri, 17 Apr

19:10 - 13:55DUR-BOM

15h 15m1 stop

19:20 - 17:10BOM-DUR

25h 20m1 stop

₹ 61,374Emirates

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Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

13:45 - 02:15JNB-BLR

33h 00m1 stop

03:15 - 15:35BLR-JNB

15h 50m1 stop

₹ 62,172Qatar Airways

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Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

19:10 - 17:10DUR-BOM

18h 30m1 stop

15:40 - 17:10BOM-DUR

29h 00m1 stop

₹ 62,438Emirates

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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov

12:25 - 08:10DUR-BOM

16h 15m2 stops

22:10 - 10:55BOM-DUR

16h 15m2 stops

₹ 64,389Qatar Airways

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Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to India

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Ethiopian Air

26 Nov

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

3 Dec

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 44,079

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Ethiopian Air

22 Mar

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 05m

1 stop

DEL00:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

17 Apr

DEL09:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

14h 05m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 44,700

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Ethiopian Air

26 Nov

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

28 Nov

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 46,385

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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to India

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Etihad Airways

1 Dec

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

1 stop

BOM19:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20 Jan

BOM13:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22h 05m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 42,660

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Etihad Airways

1 Dec

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

1 stop

BOM19:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30 Jan

BOM04:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 44,256

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Etihad Airways

14 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 30m

1 stop

BOM01:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20 Nov

BOM04:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 45,321

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 20/1

13:45-08:20

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 42,660

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

01:35-01:30

1 stop20h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 15/4

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 45m

₹ 42,837

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

01:35-01:30

1 stop20h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 19/11

02:40-15:50

1 stop16h 40m

₹ 43,281

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

08:20-02:35

1 stop14h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 3/12

10:50-20:10

1 stop12h 50m

₹ 44,079

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 30/1

04:40-08:20

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 44,256

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

08:20-00:55

1 stop13h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 17/4

09:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 44,700

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/2

19:10-13:55

1 stop15h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 15/2

19:20-17:10

1 stop25h 20m

₹ 61,374

JohannesburgBengaluru

JNB - BLR

JNBBLR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

13:45-02:15

1 stop33h 00m

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 8/2

03:15-15:35

1 stop15h 50m

₹ 62,172

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 19/11

19:10-17:10

1 stop18h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 26/11

15:40-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

₹ 62,438

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/2

12:25-08:10

2 stops16h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 15/2

22:10-10:55

2 stops16h 15m

₹ 64,389

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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 ₹ 52,150. 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 ₹ 52,948.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to India?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to India is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for India on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 48,544. Flights from South Africa to India on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 63,689. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to India?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to India when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 55,581. Flying to India in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 67,859.

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 ₹ 57,161 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 ₹ 54,101 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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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 November 2025.
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 ₹ 39,193	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 39,775	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 286 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 42,224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,284 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 44,430	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 18 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 45,664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 884 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,692	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,661 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 60,829	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,396 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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