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Cheap flights from South Africa to India from R4 775

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DEL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to India flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 646

One-way from

R4 775

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R8 720
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 26/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • South Africa to India
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 15m total
  • South Africa to India
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R28 238 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 317 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 26/31:15JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 5/42:40BOM - JNB
1 stop25h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R8 646
Mon 24/313:10JNB - BOM
1 stop32h 20mAir Mauritius
Sun 30/32:45BOM - JNB
1 stop12h 10mAir Mauritius
Deal found 20/2R9 254
Tue 4/38:20JNB - BOM
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/411:05BOM - JNB
1 stop12h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 346
Mon 24/312:50JNB - BOM
1 stop13h 45mUganda Airlines
Tue 1/48:00BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 10mUganda Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 420
Sat 12/417:00JNB - BOM
1 stop33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/48:00BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R9 697
Tue 4/38:20JNB - DEL
1 stop13h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/49:35DEL - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R9 973
Sun 18/59:55JNB - BOM
1 stop12h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 26/74:55BOM - JNB
1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R10 102
Tue 4/1119:50JNB - DEL
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 18/119:45DEL - JNB
1 stop23h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 213
Mon 4/819:50JNB - BOM
1 stop35h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 18/811:45BOM - JNB
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R10 342
Mon 15/1221:45JNB - BOM
1 stop24h 30mEgyptair
Wed 7/12:50BOM - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 20/2R10 840
Tue 25/323:00CPT - BOM
1 stop27h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 31/32:40BOM - CPT
1 stop23h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R11 042
Sun 30/312:05DUR - BOM
2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 18/421:50BOM - DUR
2 stops16h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R11 319

Find flights from South Africa to India within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to India 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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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/3

1:15-1:30

1 stop20h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 5/4

2:40-0:15

1 stop25h 05m

R8 646

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

13:10-1:00

1 stop32h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 30/3

2:45-11:25

1 stop12h 10m

R9 254

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

8:20-2:35

1 stop14h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 2/4

11:05-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

R9 346

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 1/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

R9 420

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/4

17:00-5:35

1 stop33h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 22/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

R9 697

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

8:20-0:55

1 stop13h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/4

9:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

R9 973

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

9:55-1:55

1 stop12h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 26/7

4:55-8:35

1 stop31h 10m

R10 102

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

19:50-10:30

1 stop35h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 18/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop34h 20m

R10 342

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/3

23:00-5:35

1 stop27h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 31/3

2:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

R11 042

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 30/3

12:05-20:20

2 stops28h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 18/4

21:50-10:50

2 stops16h 30m

R11 319

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to India

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to India

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to India including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to India?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of R527). Flying from South Africa to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of R761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to India. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to India as you normally would.

Rainfall in India by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 0.0 - 819.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 819.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in India by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. 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 India. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to India, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. 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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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 299 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 568 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports serve South Africa to India flights?

    A number of international airports in South Africa service flights to major Indian airports. Some of the cheapest flights include Johannesburg to Mumbai via the O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg to New Delhi via the O.R. Tambo International Airport, and Cape Town to Mumbai via the Cape Town International Airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to India?

    There are no direct flights between any city in South Africa and India. However, Air Seychelles offers one-stop flight service to Mumbai from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The total flight time is about 11 hours, with one stop at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Another option is Kenya Airways, which provides an 18-hour flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai with a stop in Kenya.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to India?

    From Johannesburg, flights that have one or two stops will typically have a layover in Kenya, Dubai, or Australia. Most stopovers are between two and eight hours. Travellers expect overnight layovers with cheaper flights. Air Seychelles, Etihad, and Emirates all offer affordable flights with service to Mumbai, India with just one stopover. Alternative options include a SAUDIA flight from Johannesburg to New Delhi with one stop in King Abdulaziz International Airport, or a two-stop flight from Cape Town to New Delhi on an Air Mauritius flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to India?

    South African passport holders are required to show a passport or visa upon entry into India. India also has an E-Visa application process available, where visitors can extend their stay depending on what they want to do in India. The E-Visa process takes less time and documentation as part of the application process, which will allow you to stay in India for up to 60 days. Tourist visas and business visas are also recommended for travel into India as well, which can extend your stay for up to six months. Applications must be turned in at least 30 days prior to travel to India.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to India one-way?

    R4 775 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R4 867 and R5 033, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to India?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to India?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to India?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of R527). Flying from South Africa to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of R761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to India. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR2 956AverageR15 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 592AverageR15 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 955AverageR10 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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RwandAirCheapestR7 523AverageR7 649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapestR7 667AverageR10 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR8 073AverageR10 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR8 614AverageR11 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 191AverageR12 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 303AverageR15 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 483AverageR13 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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