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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai from R4 883

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BOM
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Mumbai (BOM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 515

One-way from

R4 883

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R8 744
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 15/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Mumbai
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Mumbai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 732 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 870 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Mumbai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 July 2025.

Sat 15/111:35JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 29/112:40BOM - JNB
1 stop11h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/7R8 515
Sat 30/89:50JNB - BOM
1 stop30h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/913:50BOM - JNB
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R8 621
Mon 18/812:50JNB - BOM
1 stop13h 45mUganda Airlines
Thu 20/118:00BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 10mUganda Airlines
Deal found 1/7R9 608
Sun 16/1112:45JNB - BOM
1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1121:50BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R9 890
Mon 8/1214:15JNB - BOM
1 stop10h 35mAir Tanzania
Sat 10/15:50BOM - JNB
1 stop10h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 1/7R9 908
Thu 17/717:00JNB - BOM
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/78:00BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R10 119
Mon 4/813:10JNB - BOM
1 stop32h 20mAir Mauritius
Sun 24/82:45BOM - JNB
1 stop12h 10mAir Mauritius
Deal found 30/6R10 137

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai 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 2 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

1:35-1:30

1 stop20h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 29/11

2:40-10:55

1 stop11h 45m

R8 515

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

9:50-19:30

1 stop30h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 6/9

13:50-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R8 621

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 20/11

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

R9 608

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

12:45-8:05

1 stop15h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 30/11

21:50-9:45

1 stop15h 25m

R9 890

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

14:15-4:20

1 stop10h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 10/1

5:50-13:15

1 stop10h 55m

R9 908

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

17:00-1:30

1 stop29h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 24/7

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

R10 119

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

13:10-1:00

1 stop32h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 24/8

2:45-11:25

1 stop12h 10m

R10 137

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

20:25-20:20

1 stop20h 25m

R4 883

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

R4 954

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/7

1:25-1:30

1 stop20h 35m

R4 989

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Mumbai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 July 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on 1 December 2024.

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Mumbai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mumbai. 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 Mumbai. Reviews last updated 2 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andKenya Airways from Johannesburg to Mumbai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

    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.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Mumbai?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Mumbai is Kenya Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R8 515 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Air Tanzania, starting at R8 621 and R9 590 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai are Qatar Airways (R4 883), Uganda Airlines (R4 954), and Kenya Airways (R4 989).

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR6 416AverageR7 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 073AverageR9 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR7 309AverageR9 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR7 320AverageR8 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 811AverageR9 114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 238AverageR10 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 458AverageR10 583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 970AverageR10 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 988AverageR9 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 644AverageR13 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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