How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 25m. 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 R11 392, 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 832 and R12 817, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qatar Airways or Ethiopian Air.

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.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Kolkata flights typically cost between R14 093 and R16 652 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R16 079 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 8-Mar 12).

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

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Sun 26/108:20JNB - CCU

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/110:30CCU - JNB

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10R14 119

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - CCU

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 5/113:25CCU - JNB

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/10R14 588

Sun 26/1010:05JNB - CCU

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Thu 6/119:15CCU - JNB

1 stop34h 50mEmirates

Deal found 19/10R16 392

Mon 20/1014:30JNB - CCU

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/100:30CCU - JNB

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R17 606

Mon 20/1013:55JNB - CCU

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 26/103:25CCU - JNB

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/10R18 057

Mon 20/109:50JNB - CCU

1 stop13h 40mEtihad Airways

Sun 26/103:35CCU - JNB

1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 19/10R18 438

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Sun 8/314:30JNB - CCU

2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air

Thu 12/320:35CCU - JNB

2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/10R16 079

Sun 8/312:45JNB - CCU

1 stop33h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 11/33:25CCU - JNB

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/10R18 456

Sun 8/310:25JNB - CCU

1 stop17h 45mEmirates

Thu 12/39:15CCU - JNB

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Deal found 17/10R18 837

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Mon 20/1014:30JNB - CCU

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/100:30CCU - JNB

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/10R17 606

Mon 20/1013:55JNB - CCU

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 26/103:25CCU - JNB

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/10R18 057

Mon 20/109:50JNB - CCU

1 stop13h 40mEtihad Airways

Sun 26/103:35CCU - JNB

1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 19/10R18 438

Sun 26/108:20JNB - CCU

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/110:30CCU - JNB

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/10R14 119

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - CCU

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 5/113:25CCU - JNB

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/10R14 588

Sun 26/1010:05JNB - CCU

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Thu 6/119:15CCU - JNB

1 stop34h 50mEmirates

Deal found 19/10R16 392

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Kolkata

Round-trip from	R16 079
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 438

Ethiopian Air
8/3-12/3
4 total stops
40h 15m total
Johannesburg to Kolkata

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JNB - CCU

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Sun 8/3

14:30-14:15

2 stops20h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 12/3

20:35-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R16 079

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

12:45-1:55

1 stop33h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 11/3

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R18 456

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

10:25-7:40

1 stop17h 45m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 12/3

9:15-10:25

1 stop28h 40m

R18 837

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

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 R11 483). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 281). 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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata?

Reviews of airlines servicing Kolkata

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

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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.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 383 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 651 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

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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.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 281 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

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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.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

876 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 380 reviews

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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.

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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?
Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 25m. 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 R11 392, 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 832 and R12 817, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 22% 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.
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 R11 483). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 281). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR11 392	AverageR13 839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 832	AverageR15 858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 817	AverageR15 408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 982	AverageR13 877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR14 961	AverageR15 890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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

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