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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R13 039

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Jul 20 — Jul 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 June 2026.

Wed 15/720:55
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/74:00
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/6R13 039
Wed 15/720:55
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/75:05
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6R15 278
Mon 14/99:45
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/921:30
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/6R17 418
Mon 14/913:45
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops55h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 18/923:30
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/6R19 114
Mon 14/99:25
JNB
-
CCU
3 stops37h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 18/94:00
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops40h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/6R25 074
Sat 1/89:40
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops49h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/83:50
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6R48 830

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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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 039

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R14 488
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/7-30/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

9:45-2:55

1 stop13h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 18/9

21:30-8:15

1 stop14h 15m

R17 418

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:45-0:20

2 stops55h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 18/9

23:30-19:20

1 stop23h 20m

R19 114

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

7:30-2:30

2 stops39h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 30/7

4:00-8:10

3 stops55h 40m

R19 970

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

14:15-19:55

2 stops26h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 14/8

23:00-13:15

2 stops17h 45m

R49 884

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/8

14:30-23:25

3 stops29h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 14/8

16:10-4:00

3 stops39h 20m

R123 590
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:15-0:20

3 stops30h 35m

R20 414

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

1:15-19:55

2 stops39h 10m

R22 357

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

14:05-2:30

1 stop32h 55m

R30 967

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

14:05-2:30

1 stop32h 55m

R31 363

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

13:10-0:10

2 stops31h 30m

R34 178

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R9 664). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 879). 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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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 20 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 729 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 454 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 008 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Kolkata. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 4 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, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 13h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 41h 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 216, 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 Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R12 692 and R13 502, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R6 653 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 R7 945 and R9 344, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R9 664). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 879). 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 4 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 20 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 216AverageR16 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 692AverageR13 274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 502AverageR14 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 882AverageR15 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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