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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R13 206

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Aug 29 — Sep 51
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 30 July 2026.

Sat 12/914:05
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 19/94:00
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/7R13 206
Sat 12/914:05
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/920:35
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R14 250
Mon 14/99:45
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/921:30
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/7R17 664
Mon 14/98:20
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops21h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 18/920:35
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/7R17 962
Wed 9/922:20
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop30h 20m
Emirates
Wed 16/99:50
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 26/7R18 675

Find 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 30 July 2026.

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R13 206

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Average price

R13 969
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/9

15:05-2:30

3 stops31h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 19/9

4:00-4:00

1 stop27h 30m

R15 626
Fastest return journey

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 664

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

8:20-8:50

2 stops21h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 18/9

20:35-13:25

2 stops20h 20m

R17 962

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

22:20-8:10

1 stop30h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 16/9

9:50-5:30

1 stop23h 10m

R18 675

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

14:30-16:55

2 stops22h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 16/9

21:00-3:55

2 stops34h 25m

R21 276

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

17:40-2:30

2 stops53h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 18/9

4:00-4:00

1 stop27h 30m

R23 066

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R13 571). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in September is currently the most expensive (average of R19 039). 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.

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 30 July 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
3 640 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 499 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 640 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 3 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?

    Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 13h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 15m. 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 R12 775, Qatar Airways will fly you from Johannesburg to Kolkata and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 972 and R14 293, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 18% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R6 696 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 996 and R8 916, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R13 571). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in September is currently the most expensive (average of R19 039). 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 3 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 30 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 775AverageR13 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 972AverageR15 458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 293AverageR15 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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