Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Mumbai flights typically cost between R8 859 and R11 021 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 332 on Etihad Airways (Nov 6-Nov 12).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Mumbai flights typically cost between R8 859 and R11 021 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 332 on Etihad Airways (Nov 6-Nov 12).

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mumbai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Mumbai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 449 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Uganda Airlines and Air Mauritius, starting at R7 304 and R7 379 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai (average of R409). Flying from Johannesburg to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of R554). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Mumbai flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mumbai 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 Mumbai when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mumbai, 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).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai, you may want to consider flying on Air India, Emirates or Ethiopian Air as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 9

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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Johannesburg to Mumbai flights have a stopover in Nairobi most of the time. Johannesburg to Mumbai flights stop in Doha the next most. Addis Ababa sees the third most stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Mumbai flights?

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Johannesburg to Mumbai flights have a stopover in Entebbe the least frequently. Entebbe is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai. Dubai is followed by Dar Es Salaam in terms of the least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Mumbai flights.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 16% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 50 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 50 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R9 720, or R10 371 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at R6 504.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to BOM?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Mumbai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mumbai from Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), located 15,4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai. 12 airlines have flights to Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl from Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Mumbai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Mumbai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Mumbai flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Mumbai from Johannesburg shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Question 23

What airports serve Johannesburg to Mumbai flights?

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Travellers planning to visit Mumbai from Johannesburg will depart from one of two airports. O.R. Tambo International Airport is the larger and busiest option while Lanseria International Airport is a quieter and smaller airport in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport had over 21 million passengers in 2017 and is a hub for South African Airways, FlySafair, and Mango. Once reaching Mumbai, passengers will disembark at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. It is a hub for SpiceJet, Air India, and Alliance Air and a focus city for Air India Express and Blue Dart Aviation. This airport had nearly 50 million passengers in 2018.

Question 24

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there are currently no direct, nonstop flights to Mumbai from Johannesburg. However, that does not mean that there are no options to visit this destination. Passengers can take a stopover flight that stops down at least once before reaching Mumbai. Some of the airlines offering these flights include Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines, and Kenya Airways. In most cases, flights with a single stop are about the same price as those with two or more stops. These fights average a length of 10h 55m, but this can vary based on the day and airline chosen.

Question 25

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a single stop flight, travellers may touch down at Mahe Island Airport, Dubai Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport or several others. Other flights touch down in two places such as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport and Abu Dhabi Airport or Cape Town Airport and Addis Ababa Airport. Unlike many routes, these flights typically talk about the same amount of time regardless of how many stops there are. These flights start early in the morning and go into the evening so most travellers can find an option that works for them.

Question 26

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

When travelling from Johannesburg to Mumbai, passengers will require a passport that is good for at least six months after the departure from Mumbai. A visa is also required and can be provided for free.

Round-trip from	R8 332
One-way from	R4 887
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R9 720

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 477	AverageR8 544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR7 288	AverageR8 557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	CheapestR7 311	AverageR9 887	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Air Mauritius flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 893	AverageR9 201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 181	AverageR10 497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR8 214	AverageR10 348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR8 432	AverageR10 186	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR8 944	AverageR10 530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 962	AverageR9 813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR9 113	AverageR12 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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