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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R17 387

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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 22 February 2026.

Mon 2/322:20
JNB
-
CCU
1 stop29h 50m
Emirates
Fri 6/320:25
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 19/2R17 387
Mon 2/314:30
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/323:00
CCU
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R17 916
Mon 2/310:25
JNB
-
CCU
2 stops60h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/33:25
CCU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/2R21 538

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 22 February 2026.

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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 20 February 2026.

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 R10 400). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 166). 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 22 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 406 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
963 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at R10 895, 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 R10 931 and R11 961, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    R4 507 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 R6 580 and R9 095, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Kolkata (average of R10 400). Flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 166). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kolkata

Discover the top 5 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 22 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 895AverageR11 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 931AverageR14 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 990AverageR14 815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 022AverageR12 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 822AverageR14 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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