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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata from R17 986

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CCU
Sep 14 — Sep 211
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Kolkata

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Kolkata
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Kolkata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2026.

Thu 17/98:20 -
2 stops21h 00m
Mon 21/921:00 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 11/8R17 986
Thu 17/910:05 -
1 stop34h 55m
Mon 21/99:50 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 11/8R18 504
Thu 17/914:05 -
1 stop32h 55m
Mon 21/94:00 -
2 stops44h 00m
Deal found 11/8R22 730
Fri 25/913:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Fri 2/109:50 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 11/8R22 940
Fri 25/914:30 -
2 stops38h 50m
Fri 2/1021:00 -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 11/8R26 308

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Kolkata

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 986

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R16 319
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Kolkata
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R38 077 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R15 186 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

18:50-18:50

1 stop20h 30m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 14/2

9:15-10:25

1 stop28h 40m

R18 504

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/2

13:40-0:15

2 stops55h 05m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 14/2

23:40-6:10

1 stop34h 00m

R18 942

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:05-2:30

1 stop32h 55m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 21/9

4:00-20:30

2 stops44h 00m

R22 730
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

13:30-8:10

1 stop15h 10m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 2/10

9:50-20:35

1 stop14h 15m

R22 940

JohannesburgKolkata

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

JNBCCU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

14:30-8:50

2 stops38h 50m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 2/10

21:00-13:25

2 stops19h 55m

R26 308

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Kolkata

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata (average of R13 259). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 729). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata flights typically cost between R15 590 and R17 128 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 986 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 17–Sept 21).

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 15 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

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 OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo?

    Most people fly into Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) if they book a flight to Kolkata from Johannesburg OR Tambo. On average, Netaji S. Chandra has 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 airlines. Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra is conveniently located just 13,4 km from Kolkata’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata will take you 20h 30m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kolkata are separated by a distance of 8444 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Qatar Airways, at R12 481, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Emirates. Qatar Airways is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R6 542 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R7 813 and Emirates from R8 711 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Kolkata that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kolkata?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Kolkata.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Kolkata?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata (average of R13 259). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata in July is currently the most expensive (average of R26 729). 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 3 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Kolkata

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 15 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 481AverageR13 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 964AverageR14 578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 304AverageR15 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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