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R13 370+ Cheap flights to Kolkata

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CCU
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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 15 March 2026.

Sun 26/49:45
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/54:10
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R13 370
Sun 26/420:40
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/54:00
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 622
Sun 26/49:45
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/54:10
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R14 690
Thu 19/322:20
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop17h 00m
Emirates
Tue 24/39:15
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 13/3R17 144
Sat 25/48:20
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 2/521:00
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops19h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/3R17 567
Fri 20/310:25
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop28h 55m
Emirates
Mon 23/39:15
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop34h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 12/3R18 142
Mon 16/322:20
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop29h 50m
Emirates
Thu 26/39:15
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 13/3R18 227
Sat 21/318:50
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop33h 20m
Emirates
Tue 24/39:15
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 13/3R18 650
Thu 19/322:20
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/319:20
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3R18 989
Sun 22/310:25
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop17h 45m
Emirates
Thu 26/39:15
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 13/3R19 056

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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 15 March 2026.

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R13 370
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:45-20:30

1 stop31h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 3/5

4:10-7:10

2 stops30h 30m

R13 370

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

20:40-2:30

1 stop26h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 3/5

4:00-16:10

1 stop15h 40m

R14 622

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:45-11:50

2 stops22h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 3/5

4:10-7:10

2 stops30h 30m

R14 690

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

8:20-8:40

2 stops20h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 2/5

21:00-13:05

2 stops19h 35m

R17 567

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

18:45-8:10

3 stops57h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 3/5

20:55-20:25

3 stops27h 00m

R34 796
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

13:30-8:10

1 stop15h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 2/5

9:50-20:35

1 stop14h 15m

R48 758

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Best time to book a flight to Kolkata

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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 45 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 R12 724
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 770
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R11 506
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R14 598

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 15 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
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 426 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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 135, while return flights cost around R2 839.

  • How much is a return flight to Kolkata?

    A return flight to Kolkata will typically cost around R3 000, however they can be found for as little as R2 839.

  • 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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