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Cheap flights from South Africa to India from R5 100

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DEL
May 4 — May 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to India flight deals. Data was last updated 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 897

One-way from

R5 100

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 660
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 12/5-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • South Africa to India
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • South Africa to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R22 124 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 859 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 12/514:15JNB - BOM
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Mon 16/65:50BOM - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 28/4R8 897
Fri 9/517:00JNB - BOM
1 stop33h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 25/52:40BOM - JNB
1 stop11h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R8 934
Wed 30/49:50JNB - BOM
1 stop23h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/513:50BOM - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R9 567
Sat 24/520:25JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 7/621:50BOM - JNB
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R9 716
Tue 10/68:20JNB - BOM
1 stop14h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/911:05BOM - JNB
1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R9 939
Sun 8/612:00JNB - BOM
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/65:50BOM - JNB
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4R10 590
Sun 2/117:45JNB - DEL
1 stop13h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/119:35DEL - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R10 590
Wed 28/59:50JNB - DEL
1 stop18h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/615:55DEL - JNB
1 stop19h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R10 628
Mon 15/1212:50JNB - BOM
1 stop13h 45mUganda Airlines
Thu 8/18:00BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 10mUganda Airlines
Deal found 28/4R10 944
Thu 9/1012:05DUR - BOM
2 stops16h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 1/1121:50BOM - DUR
2 stops16h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 149
Fri 3/1014:35CPT - BOM
2 stops31h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 19/106:45BOM - CPT
2 stops34h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 205
Sun 9/1113:45JNB - DEL
1 stop26h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/1121:50DEL - JNB
1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 205

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to India 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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to India that are best for you.

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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 897

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 934

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

20:25-20:20

1 stop20h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 9/6

4:10-16:10

1 stop15h 30m

R9 585

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 939

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/6

12:00-4:20

2 stops12h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 21/6

5:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

R10 590

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

9:50-7:50

1 stop18h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/6

15:55-8:20

1 stop19h 55m

R10 628

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 9/10

12:05-8:05

2 stops16h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 1/11

21:50-10:35

2 stops16h 15m

R11 149

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/10

14:35-1:30

2 stops31h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 19/10

6:45-13:45

2 stops34h 30m

R11 205

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

8:20-1:05

1 stop13h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/7

9:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

R11 298

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

14:35-2:05

1 stop32h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 28/8

4:05-14:35

1 stop14h 00m

R11 949

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to India

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to India from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to India

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to India?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of R527). Flying from South Africa to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of R761). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to India as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 29 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to India, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve South Africa to India flights?

    A number of international airports in South Africa service flights to major Indian airports. Some of the cheapest flights include Johannesburg to Mumbai via the O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg to New Delhi via the O.R. Tambo International Airport, and Cape Town to Mumbai via the Cape Town International Airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to India?

    There are no direct flights between any city in South Africa and India. However, Air Seychelles offers one-stop flight service to Mumbai from O.R. Tambo International Airport. The total flight time is about 11 hours, with one stop at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Another option is Kenya Airways, which provides an 18-hour flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai with a stop in Kenya.

  • What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to India?

    From Johannesburg, flights that have one or two stops will typically have a layover in Kenya, Dubai, or Australia. Most stopovers are between two and eight hours. Travellers expect overnight layovers with cheaper flights. Air Seychelles, Etihad, and Emirates all offer affordable flights with service to Mumbai, India with just one stopover. Alternative options include a SAUDIA flight from Johannesburg to New Delhi with one stop in King Abdulaziz International Airport, or a two-stop flight from Cape Town to New Delhi on an Air Mauritius flight.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to India?

    South African passport holders are required to show a passport or visa upon entry into India. India also has an E-Visa application process available, where visitors can extend their stay depending on what they want to do in India. The E-Visa process takes less time and documentation as part of the application process, which will allow you to stay in India for up to 60 days. Tourist visas and business visas are also recommended for travel into India as well, which can extend your stay for up to six months. Applications must be turned in at least 30 days prior to travel to India.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to India one-way?

    R5 100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Kenya Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R5 323 and R7 426, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to India?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to India.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to India 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 South Africa to India?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of R527). Flying from South Africa to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of R761). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to India. 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 703AverageR15 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 081AverageR11 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 429AverageR15 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR7 666AverageR10 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR7 957AverageR9 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EgyptairCheapestR8 697AverageR11 544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR9 081AverageR12 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR9 195AverageR15 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 404AverageR13 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 476AverageR13 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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