Cheap flights from South Africa to India from R4 249

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DEL
May 9 — May 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 April 2026.

Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/513:55
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4R7 842
Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop29h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/623:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R7 924
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/55:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/4R7 940
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/513:55
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R8 038
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/513:55
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R8 055
Fri 8/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/55:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/4R8 088
Sun 10/514:15
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop10h 35m
Air Tanzania
Sat 8/85:50
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 8/4R8 186
Fri 22/514:15
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop10h 35m
Air Tanzania
Mon 1/65:50
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 8/4R8 285
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/513:55
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R8 334
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/623:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R8 350
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/513:55
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/4R8 399
Mon 30/119:50
JNB
-
DEL
1 stop18h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/316:20
DEL
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/4R8 892

Find 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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 842

One-way from

R4 249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R8 744
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 45m total
  • South Africa to India
Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • South Africa to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 980 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 388 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 9 April 2026.
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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 19/6

23:10-8:20

1 stop12h 40m

R7 924

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

9:50-19:20

1 stop30h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 22/9

15:55-8:20

1 stop19h 55m

R9 121

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:50-2:40

1 stop27h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 30/4

4:10-10:30

1 stop33h 50m

R9 777

Cape TownNew Delhi

CPT - DEL

CPTDEL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

19:30-15:00

1 stop16h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 26/5

4:35-12:55

1 stop35h 50m

R10 270

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

19:30-2:40

1 stop27h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 6/6

22:15-12:55

1 stop18h 10m

R10 499

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

12:40-2:40

1 stop34h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 5/5

22:15-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R10 598

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

19:30-2:10

1 stop27h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 29/5

4:10-12:55

1 stop36h 15m

R10 729

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

20:55-7:10

2 stops30h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 29/5

23:10-20:30

2 stops24h 50m

R10 745

Cape TownNew Delhi

CPT - DEL

CPTDEL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

19:30-8:45

1 stop33h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 4/5

4:35-12:55

1 stop35h 50m

R11 188

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

19:30-2:40

1 stop27h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 30/5

4:10-12:55

1 stop36h 15m

R11 221

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to India

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of R5 971). Flying from South Africa to India in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 743). 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 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 9 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to India, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to India?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to India in 22h 35m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to India is about 7018 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    R3 082 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 Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R4 047 and R4 258, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of R5 971). Flying from South Africa to India in August is currently the most expensive (average of R7 743). 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 923AverageR7 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR7 051AverageR10 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 437AverageR9 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 460AverageR12 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 679AverageR10 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 879AverageR12 288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EgyptairCheapestR8 023AverageR8 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Egyptair flights
Air MauritiusCheapestR8 430AverageR10 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Air Mauritius flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 467AverageR12 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 567AverageR14 422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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