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R4 431+ Cheap flights to India

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Flights to India in 2026

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Cheapest flights to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available to India. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2026.

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 927
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 042
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 092
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 190
Wed 29/48:20
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop14h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/511:05
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop20h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/4R8 239
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 288

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Find the latest flights to India 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 12 April 2026.

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R7 927

One-way from

R4 431

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Average price

R8 896
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Mumbai
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  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to India
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R471 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R144 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

13:50-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R7 977

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:45-19:00

1 stop29h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 22/5

13:55-8:15

1 stop21h 50m

R8 617

JohannesburgVasco da Gama

JNB - GOI

JNBGOI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

1:15-6:05

2 stops25h 20m

Vasco da Gama Goa Intl

Fri 29/5

16:30-0:15

2 stops35h 15m

R11 670

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

15:05-2:40

3 stops32h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 12/5

4:10-4:00

1 stop27h 20m

R11 702

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:10-14:15

1 stop15h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 31/5

10:15-5:30

1 stop22h 45m

R12 080

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

15:05-2:10

2 stops31h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 25/5

22:15-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R12 096

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

19:10-8:15

1 stop33h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 30/4

16:00-10:15

1 stop21h 45m

R12 129

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

15:05-2:40

3 stops32h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/5

4:10-10:30

1 stop33h 50m

R12 260

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

19:50-2:40

1 stop27h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 21/5

4:10-8:25

2 stops31h 45m

R12 605

JohannesburgKochi

JNB - COK

JNBCOK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-14:15

1 stop25h 00m

Kochi

Fri 22/5

16:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

R12 950

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to India

How long is the flight to India?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to India takes 20 hours 32 minutes. Flights to India 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 most popular airlines that fly to India?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to India are Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R8 480
Emirates
Emirates
From R8 565
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R7 792
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R7 462

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to India?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to India are Uganda Airlines, Etihad Airways and Air Tanzania.

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 mm 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).

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to India in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 April 2026.
The most popular places in India to fly to are Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Chennai.

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 12 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 000 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

FAQs about flying to India

What is good to know if travelling to India?

  • Diwali, Holi, Navaratri, Onam, and Eid ul Fitr are but five of the major and very colorful festivals that take place in India annually, so do your homework and try to have your travels coincide with at least one them to experience an authentic Indian festival!
  • History buffs that plan on visiting New Delhi should check out the range of museums to get behind India’s rich and intriguing past.
  • Mumbai has some of the most delicious street foods in the world, so while you’re sightseeing on foot, make sure you grab a tantalizing bite on the go!

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to India?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Uganda Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to India.

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

    Bengaluru Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in India. One-way flights to Bengaluru Intl typically cost R685, while return flights cost around R1 533.

  • How much is a return flight to India?

    A return flight to India will typically cost around R2 616, however they can be found for as little as R1 869.

  • Where does the fastest flight to India depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to India, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

    Yes. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Tela Suite A Family Hotel-Free Airport Drop is the closest property to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (0,0 km away from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl).

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