Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R12 780

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Jan 12 — Jan 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in May or February, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Best flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Kolkata that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 December 2025.

Sun 25/18:20JNB - CCU
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/11:40CCU - JNB
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R12 780
Sun 25/19:50JNB - CCU
1 stop30h 40mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/13:35CCU - JNB
1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12R13 657
Sat 21/213:45JNB - CCU
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 24/33:25CCU - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R15 360
Sat 21/214:30JNB - CCU
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/320:35CCU - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R15 410
Fri 23/19:50JNB - CCU
1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/120:55CCU - JNB
1 stop14h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/12R15 680
Fri 23/18:20JNB - CCU
2 stops20h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/121:00CCU - JNB
2 stops19h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12R15 714

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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 13 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 780

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R17 535
25/1-31/1
  • 25/1-31/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 277 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 995 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

8:20-4:40

2 stops16h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 31/1

1:40-20:10

2 stops22h 00m

R12 780

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-20:00

1 stop30h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 31/1

3:35-8:20

1 stop32h 15m

R13 657

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

13:45-1:55

1 stop32h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 24/3

3:25-16:00

1 stop16h 05m

R15 360

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

14:30-14:15

2 stops20h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/3

20:35-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R15 410

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-2:40

1 stop13h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 27/1

20:55-8:20

1 stop14h 55m

R15 680

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

8:20-8:40

2 stops20h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 27/1

21:00-13:05

2 stops19h 35m

R15 714

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Deals found on 11/12

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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 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R10 976). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 854). 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 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 13 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Kolkata in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 13 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Kolkata to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 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.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 30h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. Airlines will cover a distance of 8444 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at R10 943, 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 Singapore Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R11 501 and R12 449, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata one-way?

    R4 742 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 Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R6 923 and R9 583, respectively.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R10 976). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 854). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata. 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 13 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 943AverageR12 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 501AverageR15 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 450AverageR15 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 619AverageR13 398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 543AverageR15 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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