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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R13 749

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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 28 June 2026.

Sat 25/71:15
JNB
-
CCU
3 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/87:50
CCU
-
JNB
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R13 749
Sun 26/720:55
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/84:00
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6R13 930
Mon 6/714:05
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 22/74:00
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R14 718
Mon 6/720:55
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/721:15
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R15 687
Mon 16/1113:45
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 8/13:25
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/6R16 919
Mon 16/1113:45
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/123:00
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6R17 363
Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1123:40
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop58h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6R18 250
Sun 26/713:45
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop29h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/823:30
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/6R18 595

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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 28 June 2026.

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R13 749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R13 453
25/7-10/8
  • 25/7-10/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 78h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

20:55-2:30

1 stop26h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 10/8

21:40-3:55

2 stops33h 45m

R15 112

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:45-1:55

1 stop32h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 8/1

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R16 919
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

8:20-9:45

2 stops21h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 8/1

0:30-20:10

2 stops23h 10m

R18 201

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

14:05-2:30

1 stop32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 31/7

4:00-9:10

1 stop32h 40m

R54 931

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

14:05-2:30

1 stop32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 31/7

4:00-22:25

2 stops21h 55m

R62 602

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

18:45-8:10

3 stops57h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 31/7

9:50-15:15

3 stops56h 55m

R87 406

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

18:45-8:10

3 stops57h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 10/8

9:50-15:15

3 stops56h 55m

R108 777

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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 642). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 848). 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 28 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
3 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
3 602 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
7,3
Good
3 736 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 602 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

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 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?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Kolkata in just under 32h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 8444 km.

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

    Currently priced at R11 191, 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 664 and R13 472, 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 638 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 927 and R9 323, 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 642). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of R13 848). 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 28 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 664AverageR13 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 851AverageR15 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 169AverageR14 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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