R9 000+ Cheap flights to Kerala

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— COK
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kerala in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kerala
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kerala. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 January 2026.

Mon 2/313:45
JNB
-
COK
1 stop33h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/34:15
COK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R11 706
Mon 2/38:20
JNB
-
COK
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/320:00
COK
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R14 743
Sun 1/29:50
JNB
-
COK
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/23:40
COK
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/1R14 774
Sat 20/619:50
JNB
-
COK
1 stop24h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 18/722:50
COK
-
JNB
1 stop47h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/1R14 979
Fri 6/29:50
JNB
-
COK
1 stop30h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/210:10
COK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R15 026
Fri 6/214:30
JNB
-
COK
2 stops21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/213:45
COK
-
JNB
2 stops33h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R16 080
Sun 1/29:50
JNB
-
CCJ
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/24:20
CCJ
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R16 080
Sat 20/68:20
JNB
-
COK
2 stops20h 45m
Air India
Sat 18/716:45
COK
-
JNB
2 stops23h 50m
Air India
Deal found 28/1R19 211
Sun 1/29:25
JNB
-
CCJ
3 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/23:55
CCJ
-
JNB
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R21 572
Wed 11/219:35
JNB
-
IXE
2 stops33h 35m
British Airways
Sun 15/221:25
IXE
-
JNB
2 stops40h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 29/1R26 056
Sun 1/222:00
JNB
-
IXE
2 stops43h 25m
British Airways
Thu 5/221:25
IXE
-
JNB
2 stops37h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1R34 190

Find flight deals to Kerala

Find the latest flights to Kerala in 2026, 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 January 2026.

Return from

R11 706

One-way from

R9 000

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 390
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Kochi
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kerala
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R1 379 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R458 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgKochi

JNB - COK

JNBCOK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

13:45-2:35

1 stop33h 20m

Kochi

Mon 30/3

4:15-15:20

1 stop14h 35m

R11 706

JohannesburgKochi

JNB - COK

JNBCOK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

8:20-9:15

2 stops21h 25m

Kochi

Mon 30/3

20:00-13:05

2 stops20h 35m

R14 743

JohannesburgKochi

JNB - COK

JNBCOK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

19:50-0:10

1 stop48h 50m

Kochi

Sat 18/7

22:50-18:35

1 stop47h 15m

R15 058

JohannesburgKochi

JNB - COK

JNBCOK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

8:20-8:35

2 stops20h 45m

Kochi

Sat 18/7

16:45-13:05

2 stops23h 50m

R19 211

JohannesburgKochi

JNB - COK

JNBCOK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

20:55-15:35

1 stop15h 10m

Kochi

Sat 18/7

16:40-11:00

2 stops21h 50m

R20 329

JohannesburgMangalore

JNB - IXE

JNBIXE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:35-8:40

2 stops33h 35m

Mangalore Bajpe

Sun 15/2

21:25-10:25

2 stops40h 30m

R26 056

JohannesburgKozhikode

JNB - CCJ

JNBCCJ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

9:50-2:55

1 stop13h 35m

R9 000

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Deals found on 28/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kerala

How long is the flight to Kerala?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kerala takes 23 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Kerala from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kerala?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kerala are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Kerala by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kerala ranges from 8.0 - 93.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Kerala when rainfall is around 8.0 mm.

Temperature in Kerala by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kerala, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 13.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Kerala in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 January 2026.
The most popular places in Kerala to fly to are Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kerala

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kerala. 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 Kerala. Reviews last updated 30 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways to India by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Kerala

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kerala 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 Kerala on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kerala?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kerala.

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

    Kochi is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kerala. One-way flights to Kochi typically cost R945, while return flights cost around R1 469.

  • How much is a return flight to Kerala?

    A return flight to Kerala will typically cost around R1 739, however they can be found for as little as R1 469.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kerala depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kerala, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Kochi have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kochi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kochi?

    Yes. Kochi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 0484 Aero Lounge-Terminal 2 Cochin Airpo is the closest property to Kochi (0,0 km away from Kochi).

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