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R18 995+ Cheap flights to Kolkata

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— CCU
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Flights to Kolkata in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

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August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 959
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R24 823 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 297 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 April 2025.

Mon 20/1013:45JNB - CCU
1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1023:40CCU - JNB
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R18 995
Wed 15/108:20JNB - CCU
2 stops21h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 21/100:55CCU - JNB
2 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4R19 926
Wed 15/1013:25JNB - CCU
1 stop15h 15mEmirates
Wed 22/1020:45CCU - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/4R20 644
Mon 20/1013:55JNB - CCU
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 26/103:20CCU - JNB
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R21 420
Wed 15/1017:55JNB - CCU
2 stops37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1022:30CCU - JNB
2 stops39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4R22 313
Mon 20/109:50JNB - CCU
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1021:00CCU - JNB
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R24 874
Mon 20/1013:55JNB - CCU
2 stops30h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 26/100:10CCU - JNB
2 stops31h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/4R26 309

Best time to book a flight to Kolkata

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kolkata?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kolkata, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Kolkata?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata takes 19 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Kolkata from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata are Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kolkata ranges from 7.0 - 356.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 356.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Kolkata when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kolkata, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 31.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 20.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Kolkata

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kolkata?

    If you book a flight to Kolkata, you will be flying into Netaji S. Chandra, which is the city’s only airport. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) is located 13,4 km from the centre of Kolkata.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kolkata if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kolkata on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kolkata?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kolkata.

  • Does Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra?

    Yes. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Couples friendly Hotel is the closest property to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (0,0 km away from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra).

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