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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R14 084

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in March or May, booked 35 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 084

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 844
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 030 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 921 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 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/314:35JNB - CCU
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/321:15CCU - JNB
2 stops19h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R14 084
Fri 4/413:55JNB - CCU
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/43:50CCU - JNB
1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R14 139
Fri 4/422:20JNB - CCU
1 stop17h 25mEmirates
Sat 12/420:45CCU - JNB
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R14 748
Mon 3/38:20JNB - CCU
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/30:55CCU - JNB
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 135
Mon 20/1019:50JNB - CCU
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1023:40CCU - JNB
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R15 264
Mon 20/1017:55JNB - CCU
2 stops37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 27/1020:50CCU - JNB
2 stops41h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2R21 513

Find flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Kolkata

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

14:35-14:30

2 stops20h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 10/3

21:15-13:10

2 stops19h 25m

R14 084

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

13:55-2:20

1 stop32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 11/4

3:50-16:10

1 stop15h 50m

R14 139

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

22:20-19:15

1 stop17h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 12/4

20:45-20:50

1 stop27h 35m

R14 748

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

8:20-8:00

2 stops20h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 9/3

0:55-20:00

2 stops22h 35m

R15 135

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata, you should look to book at least 34 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 609 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

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 R14 084, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg to Kolkata and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 139 and R14 748, respectively. 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 965AverageR15 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 038AverageR14 452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 190AverageR14 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapestR14 873AverageR15 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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