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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R12 843

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

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

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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 843

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 873
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/7-31/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 474 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 287 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 June 2025.

Thu 24/714:30JNB - CCU
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 31/719:55CCU - JNB
2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/6R12 843
Wed 23/71:25JNB - CCU
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/72:00CCU - JNB
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R13 587
Thu 24/713:55JNB - CCU
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 30/73:50CCU - JNB
1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/6R14 065
Mon 20/1019:50JNB - CCU
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1023:40CCU - JNB
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6R15 287
Thu 24/713:25JNB - CCU
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Thu 31/79:45CCU - JNB
1 stop14h 35mEmirates
Deal found 9/6R16 191
Mon 20/109:50JNB - CCU
1 stop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 26/103:20CCU - JNB
1 stop32h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/6R18 972
Wed 15/1017:55JNB - CCU
2 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 22/1022:15CCU - JNB
2 stops39h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6R20 885

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
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JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

14:30-16:50

2 stops22h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 31/7

19:55-13:05

2 stops20h 40m

R12 843

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

1:25-15:35

2 stops34h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 30/7

2:00-15:50

2 stops17h 20m

R13 587

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

13:55-2:20

1 stop32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 30/7

3:50-16:10

1 stop15h 50m

R14 065

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

19:50-22:15

1 stop22h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 27/10

23:40-18:35

1 stop22h 25m

R15 287

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

13:25-19:15

1 stop26h 20m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 31/7

9:45-20:50

1 stop14h 35m

R16 191

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 26/10

3:20-8:35

1 stop32h 45m

R18 972

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

17:55-12:55

2 stops39h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 22/10

22:15-10:35

2 stops39h 50m

R20 885

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Deals found on 9/6

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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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 9 June 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 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 11 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Kolkata in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kolkata by month

Plan your trip to Kolkata by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 11 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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
7,4
Good
1 211 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 848 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

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.

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

    Currently priced at R12 843, 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 Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R14 065 and R15 287, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 13% 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata

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 11 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 497AverageR13 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 083AverageR16 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 675AverageR13 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 073AverageR14 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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