Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kolkata from R12 871

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
jul. 24 — jul. 311
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra are usually found in February or May, 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 19 juli 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 871

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 272
8/11-16/11
  • 8/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R25 630 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 988 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 19 juli 2025.

lø. 8/111:35JNB - CCU
2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
sø. 16/116:15CCU - JNB
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R12 871
sø. 9/1113:45JNB - CCU
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
sø. 16/1123:40CCU - JNB
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/7R14 839
sø. 9/1112:45JNB - CCU
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
lø. 15/113:20CCU - JNB
1 stop15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7R15 797
ma. 20/109:50JNB - CCU
1 stop13h 40mEtihad Airways
sø. 26/103:20CCU - JNB
1 stop32h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/7R16 949
on. 15/1010:05JNB - CCU
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
on. 22/1020:45CCU - JNB
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/7R18 935
ma. 20/1017:55JNB - CCU
2 stops38h 50mTurkish Airlines
ma. 27/1022:15CCU - JNB
2 stops40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7R20 548
on. 15/1014:30JNB - CCU
2 stops27h 35mAir India
on. 22/106:25CCU - JNB
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Deal found 18/7R20 619
on. 15/1014:30JNB - CCU
2 stops39h 00mEthiopian Air
ti. 21/100:55CCU - JNB
2 stops22h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/7R20 956

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Johannesburg

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Kolkata

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lø. 8/11

1:35-22:55

2 stops41h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

sø. 16/11

6:15-15:50

2 stops37h 05m

R12 871

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sø. 9/11

13:45-22:25

1 stop29h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

sø. 16/11

23:40-18:35

1 stop22h 25m

R14 839

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sø. 9/11

12:45-1:45

1 stop33h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

lø. 15/11

3:20-15:35

1 stop15h 45m

R15 797

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 20/10

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

sø. 26/10

3:20-8:20

1 stop32h 30m

R16 949

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 15/10

10:05-8:10

1 stop18h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

on. 22/10

20:45-16:15

1 stop23h 00m

R18 935

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 20/10

17:55-12:15

2 stops38h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

ma. 27/10

22:15-10:50

2 stops40h 05m

R20 548

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 15/10

14:30-21:35

2 stops27h 35m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

on. 22/10

6:25-3:55

2 stops25h 00m

R20 619

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB - CCU

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 15/10

14:30-9:00

2 stops39h 00m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

ti. 21/10

0:55-20:10

2 stops22h 45m

R20 956

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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 18 July 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 19 juli 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.

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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 19 juli 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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.

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  • 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 R14 839, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Johannesburg to Kolkata and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, 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 R15 797 and R16 949, respectively. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Kolkata for 2% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Kolkata flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 507AverageR13 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 094AverageR16 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 089AverageR14 396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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