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R6 328+ Cheap flights to Kolkata

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CCU
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kolkata in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Thu 7/58:20
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops21h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/520:35
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R16 848
Thu 7/519:10
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop33h 30m
Emirates
Mon 11/59:50
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3R18 409
Fri 10/422:20
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop17h 25m
Emirates
Tue 14/49:50
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop33h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 22/3R18 426
Fri 10/422:50
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 14/420:35
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/3R19 936
Thu 7/517:40
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops53h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/54:00
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R22 752
Fri 10/420:55
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/44:00
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops55h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R22 990

Find flight deals to Kolkata

Find the latest flights to Kolkata in 2026, 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 23 March 2026.

Return from

R16 848

One-way from

R6 328

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Average price

R13 403
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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24/4
  • 24/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 676 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R262 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

8:20-8:50

2 stops21h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 11/5

20:35-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R16 848

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

19:10-8:10

1 stop33h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 11/5

9:50-20:35

1 stop14h 15m

R18 409

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

22:20-19:15

1 stop17h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 14/4

9:50-16:15

1 stop33h 55m

R18 426

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

17:40-2:30

2 stops53h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 11/5

4:00-16:10

1 stop15h 40m

R22 752

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

20:55-2:30

1 stop26h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 14/4

4:00-8:10

2 stops55h 40m

R22 990
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:15-20:35

3 stops26h 50m

R6 328
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:40-2:30

1 stop26h 20m

R7 991

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

22:50-19:55

2 stops41h 35m

R9 858

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

20:40-2:30

1 stop26h 20m

R11 181

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kolkata

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 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kolkata, you should look to book at least 1 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 17 hours 25 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 most popular airlines that fly to Kolkata?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Emirates
Emirates
From R13 459
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 802
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 534
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R14 634

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).

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 23 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving India, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 543 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
977 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kolkata?

    Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kolkata. One-way flights to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra typically cost R1 138, while return flights cost around R2 846.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around R3 008, however they can be found for as little as R2 846.

  • 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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