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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R13 425

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
mar. 30 — abr. 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in May or March, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Kolkata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Kolkata (CCU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 425

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 679
7/5-14/5
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 243 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 913 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 marzo 2025.

mié. 7/51:15JNB - CCU
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
mié. 14/52:00CCU - JNB
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 425
jue. 8/513:25JNB - CCU
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
jue. 15/59:45CCU - JNB
1 stop34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R13 807
lun. 20/1019:50JNB - CCU
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
lun. 27/1023:40CCU - JNB
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3R14 534
jue. 8/513:55JNB - CCU
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
mié. 14/53:50CCU - JNB
1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R15 571
mié. 15/1017:55JNB - CCU
2 stops37h 20mTurkish Airlines
mié. 22/1022:15CCU - JNB
2 stops39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R21 192
lun. 20/1013:55JNB - CCU
2 stops30h 00mMalaysia Airlines
dom. 26/100:10CCU - JNB
2 stops31h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3R24 758

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Price

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 7/5

1:15-10:45

2 stops30h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

mié. 14/5

2:00-19:40

2 stops21h 10m

R13 425

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 8/5

13:25-19:15

1 stop26h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

jue. 15/5

9:45-16:15

1 stop34h 00m

R13 807

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 8/5

13:55-2:20

1 stop32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

mié. 14/5

3:50-16:10

1 stop15h 50m

R15 571

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 21 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata, you should look to book at least 28 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CCU?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Kolkata. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 marzo 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Kolkata in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 inches 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kolkata

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kolkata. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kolkata. Reviews last updated 25 marzo 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Kolkata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata. You should not have trouble finding flights to Netaji S. Chandra from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Kolkata airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 13,4 km journey from Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) to Kolkata’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata round-trip?

    Currently priced at R13 807, Emirates will fly you from Johannesburg to Kolkata and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qatar Airways for as low as R15 571. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 6% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Kolkata flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Kolkata by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 807AverageR15 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 016AverageR13 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 055AverageR14 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapestR14 676AverageR15 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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