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

Kenya Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to 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 50% 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 12h 50m on average, while flying from Cape Town to New Delhi is 16h on average. New Delhi is the most popular airport in 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 June 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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09:50 - 19:00

JNB

BOM

29h 40m

1 stop

23:15 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

12h 35m

1 stop

₹ 52,658Etihad Airways

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 21 Dec

09:45 - 02:05

JNB

BOM

12h 50m

1 stop

23:10 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

12h 40m

1 stop

₹ 52,753Etihad Airways

Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 29 Sep

01:15 - 01:40

JNB

BOM

20h 55m

1 stop

02:40 - 00:25

BOM

JNB

25h 15m

1 stop

₹ 52,848Kenya Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

09:45 - 19:00

JNB

BOM

29h 45m

1 stop

05:10 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

₹ 53,420Etihad Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

13:15 - 08:25

CPT

BOM

15h 40m

1 stop

04:10 - 17:30

BOM

CPT

16h 50m

1 stop

₹ 60,657Qatar Airways

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

12:05 - 08:25

DUR

BOM

16h 50m

2 stops

22:10 - 10:55

BOM

DUR

16h 15m

2 stops

₹ 61,038Qatar Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

13:15 - 02:40

CPT

BOM

33h 55m

1 stop

06:45 - 13:35

BOM

CPT

34h 20m

2 stops

₹ 62,275Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

22:20 - 02:25

JNB

DEL

24h 35m

1 stop

11:00 - 16:15

DEL

JNB

32h 45m

1 stop

₹ 69,893Emirates

Fri, 19 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun

14:15 - 10:10

JNB

BLR

16h 25m

2 stops

23:05 - 19:20

BLR

JNB

23h 45m

1 stop

₹ 90,652Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

13:15 - 02:30

CPT

MAA

33h 45m

1 stop

04:05 - 16:40

MAA

CPT

16h 05m

1 stop

₹ 97,889Emirates

Mon, 22 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

Emirates flights from South Africa to India

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Emirates

22 Jun

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 50m

1 stop

BOM17:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29 Jun

BOM16:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 63,323

Emirates

21 Jun

DUR18:40Durban King Shaka Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

BOM14:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

28 Jun

BOM19:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 35m

1 stop

DUR16:35Durban King Shaka Intl

₹ 67,513

Emirates

9 Nov

DUR19:10Durban King Shaka Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

BOM20:25Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

26 Nov

BOM10:25Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

34h 15m

1 stop

DUR17:10Durban King Shaka Intl

₹ 67,703

Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to India

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Etihad Airways

29 Nov

JNB09:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

1 stop

BOM19:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21 Dec

BOM23:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 52,658

Etihad Airways

31 Aug

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 50m

1 stop

BOM02:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29 Sept

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 40m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 52,753

Etihad Airways

7 Oct

JNB09:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 45m

1 stop

BOM19:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

18 Oct

BOM05:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB08:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 53,420

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Return

Price

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 21/12

23:15-08:20

1 stop12h 35m

₹ 52,658

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

09:45-02:05

1 stop12h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 29/9

23:10-08:20

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 52,753

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

01:15-01:40

1 stop20h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 29/10

02:40-00:25

1 stop25h 15m

₹ 52,848

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

09:45-19:00

1 stop29h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 18/10

05:10-08:20

1 stop30h 40m

₹ 53,420

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

13:15-08:25

1 stop15h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 7/10

04:10-17:30

1 stop16h 50m

₹ 60,657

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 15/10

12:05-08:25

2 stops16h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 29/10

22:10-10:55

2 stops16h 15m

₹ 61,038

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-02:40

1 stop33h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 28/9

06:45-13:35

2 stops34h 20m

₹ 62,275

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/6

22:20-02:25

1 stop24h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 26/6

11:00-16:15

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 69,893

JohannesburgBengaluru

JNB - BLR

JNBBLR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

14:15-10:10

2 stops16h 25m

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 13/9

23:05-19:20

1 stop23h 45m

₹ 90,652

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-02:30

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Mon 29/6

04:05-16:40

1 stop16h 05m

₹ 97,889

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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 ₹ 56,086. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to India from South Africa during January instead. Flights to India in January, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around ₹ 57,800.

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 ₹ 61,863 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 ₹ 56,657 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to India flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 45m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to India takes 13h 45m

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 June 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
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 43,638	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,944	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 46,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,450 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 47,576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,004 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 50,022	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 54,007	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 64,625	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,579 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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