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 on average. New Delhi is the most popular airport in India.

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

Air Tanzania, Kenya 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 47% 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.

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 March 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

₹ 43,377Air Tanzania

Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

14:15 - 04:20

JNB

BOM

10h 35m

1 stop

05:50 - 13:15

BOM

JNB

10h 55m

1 stop

₹ 43,653Air Tanzania

Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 7 May

09:50 - 19:00

JNB

BOM

29h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

22h 00m

1 stop

₹ 43,929Etihad Airways

Fri, 24 Apr - Tue, 12 May

09:50 - 07:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

05:10 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

₹ 44,021Etihad Airways

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May

08:20 - 01:20

JNB

DEL

13h 30m

1 stop

09:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

₹ 52,843Ethiopian Air

Tue, 9 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

14:25 - 01:30

CPT

BOM

31h 35m

2 stops

06:45 - 06:00

BOM

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

₹ 54,038Kenya Airways

Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

08:20 - 01:20

JNB

DEL

13h 30m

1 stop

09:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

₹ 55,508Ethiopian Air

Mon, 11 May - Tue, 23 Jun

14:25 - 01:30

CPT

BOM

31h 35m

2 stops

02:40 - 13:35

BOM

CPT

14h 25m

2 stops

₹ 55,600Kenya Airways

Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

18:40 - 08:15

DUR

BOM

34h 05m

1 stop

16:00 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

28h 05m

1 stop

₹ 62,401Emirates

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May

18:40 - 08:15

DUR

BOM

34h 05m

1 stop

16:00 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

28h 05m

1 stop

₹ 62,768Emirates

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr

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

₹ 58,725

Singapore Airlines

9 Jun

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

DEL20:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

15 Jun

DEL21:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 59,092

Singapore Airlines

19 Jun

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

DEL20:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5 Jul

DEL21:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 60,287

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to India

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Qatar Airways

2 Apr

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 40m

1 stop

BOM08:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17 Apr

BOM04:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 48,524

Qatar Airways

2 Apr

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m

1 stop

BOM02:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17 Apr

BOM04:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 48,708

Qatar Airways

10 Apr

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

BOM08:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10 May

BOM21:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

₹ 49,167

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

14:15-04:20

1 stop10h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 27/4

05:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

₹ 43,377

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

14:15-04:20

1 stop10h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 7/5

05:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

₹ 43,653

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 12/5

13:50-08:20

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 43,929

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

09:50-07:10

1 stop17h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 8/5

05:10-08:20

1 stop30h 40m

₹ 44,021

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

08:20-01:20

1 stop13h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 15/6

09:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 52,843

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

14:25-01:30

2 stops31h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 20/4

06:45-06:00

1 stop26h 45m

₹ 54,038

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

08:20-01:20

1 stop13h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 23/6

09:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 55,508

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

14:25-01:30

2 stops31h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 16/4

02:40-13:35

2 stops14h 25m

₹ 55,600

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/4

18:40-08:15

1 stop34h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 7/5

16:00-16:35

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 62,401

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 22/4

18:40-08:15

1 stop34h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 29/4

16:00-16:35

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 62,768

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to India from South Africa, with most prices found around ₹ 55,233. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to India from South Africa during March instead. Flights to India in March, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around ₹ 55,876.

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 ₹ 59,238 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 ₹ 55,784 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 55% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to India flight.

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Fastest flight time	10h 35m
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The fastest flight from South Africa to India takes 10h 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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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 March 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
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 32,793	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 296 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 41,310	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 44,589	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,425 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 45,934	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 22 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 46,166	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 970 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 47,347	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 62,371	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,540 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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