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R5 060+ Cheap flights to India

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Flights to India in 2025

Find the latest flights to India in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Return from

R8 860

One-way from

R5 060

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 620
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 12/5-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Mumbai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to India
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R21 954 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 830 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Mon 12/514:15JNB - BOM
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Mon 16/65:50BOM - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 28/4R8 860
Fri 9/517:00JNB - BOM
1 stop33h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 25/52:40BOM - JNB
1 stop11h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 897
Sun 8/69:50JNB - BOM
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/611:10BOM - JNB
1 stop24h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/4R9 361
Sat 24/520:25JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 7/621:50BOM - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R9 676
Tue 10/68:20JNB - BOM
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/911:05BOM - JNB
1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R9 898
Sun 15/69:50JNB - DEL
1 stop13h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 22/615:55DEL - JNB
1 stop19h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R10 343

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

14:15-4:20

1 stop10h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 16/6

5:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

R8 860

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

17:00-5:35

1 stop33h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 25/5

2:40-10:55

1 stop11h 45m

R8 897

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

9:50-19:30

1 stop30h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 22/6

11:10-8:20

1 stop24h 40m

R9 361

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

20:25-20:20

1 stop20h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 7/6

21:50-16:10

1 stop21h 50m

R9 676

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

8:20-2:05

1 stop14h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 8/9

11:05-3:55

1 stop20h 20m

R9 898

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

9:50-3:15

1 stop13h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/6

15:55-8:20

1 stop19h 55m

R10 343

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

1:15-1:30

1 stop20h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/6

5:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

R11 585

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

8:20-1:05

1 stop13h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 11/6

2:30-13:05

1 stop14h 05m

R11 826

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

19:50-20:10

1 stop20h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/11

21:50-18:35

1 stop24h 15m

R12 623

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/6

13:55-1:55

1 stop32h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 11/6

3:25-16:10

1 stop16h 15m

R13 087

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Best time to book a flight to India

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Everything you need to know about your flight to India

How long is the flight to India?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to India takes 23 hours 15 minutes. Flights to India from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to India?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to India. Price data was last updated on 26 May 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to India should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to India?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to India are Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R399

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R380

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R509

Emirates

Emirates

From R494

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to India?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to India are Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in India by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 0.0 - 819.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 819.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in India by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in India?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to India in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 April 2025.
The most popular places in India to fly to are Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Chennai.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. 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 India. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to India have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

FAQs about flying to India

What is good to know if travelling to India?

  • Diwali, Holi, Navaratri, Onam, and Eid ul Fitr are but five of the major and very colorful festivals that take place in India annually, so do your homework and try to have your travels coincide with at least one them to experience an authentic Indian festival!
  • History buffs that plan on visiting New Delhi should check out the range of museums to get behind India’s rich and intriguing past.
  • Mumbai has some of the most delicious street foods in the world, so while you’re sightseeing on foot, make sure you grab a tantalizing bite on the go!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to India if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to India on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to India?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to India.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in India?

    Bengaluru Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in India. One-way flights to Bengaluru Intl typically cost R535, while return flights cost around R1 218.

  • How much is a return flight to India?

    A return flight to India will typically cost around R136, however they can be found for as little as R127.

  • Where does the fastest flight to India depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to India, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

    Yes. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Ambience Suites Near T3 Igi Airpor is the closest property to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (0,0 km away from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl).

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