Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R7 760

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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Dec 21 — Dec 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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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 21 November 2025.

Sat 21/214:30JNB - CCU
2 stops20h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/220:35CCU - JNB
2 stops20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R16 003
Sat 21/28:20JNB - CCU
2 stops29h 00mAir India
Wed 25/223:00CCU - JNB
2 stops39h 55mAir India
Deal found 18/11R17 414
Sat 21/219:55JNB - CCU
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/223:40CCU - JNB
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 171
Sat 21/213:45JNB - CCU
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 24/23:25CCU - JNB
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11R20 219

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 003

One-way from

R7 760

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 383
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
2/12
  • 2/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R21 766 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 352 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Johannesburg

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Route

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Price

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

14:30-14:15

2 stops20h 15m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/2

20:35-13:05

2 stops20h 00m

R16 003

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

8:20-16:50

2 stops29h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/2

23:00-11:25

2 stops39h 55m

R17 414

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:55-22:25

1 stop23h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/2

23:40-6:10

1 stop34h 00m

R18 171

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

13:45-1:55

1 stop32h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Tue 24/2

3:25-16:00

1 stop16h 05m

R20 219

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

1:35-23:30

3 stops42h 25m

R7 760

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

21:45-14:15

2 stops37h 00m

R8 655

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

1:35-10:50

3 stops29h 45m

R8 690

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

9:50-2:40

1 stop13h 20m

R11 168

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

13:40-22:25

1 stop29h 15m

R12 819

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/12

19:55-22:25

1 stop23h 00m

R16 020

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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 14 November 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 R11 305). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 160). 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 21 November 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 21 November 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

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?

    Ethiopian Air, Air India, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 20h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 45m. 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 168, 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 738 and R12 713, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 23% 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 305). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 160). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 168AverageR13 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 738AverageR15 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 713AverageR15 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 878AverageR13 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 842AverageR15 763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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