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India flights insights and trends

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What are the most popular cities to visit in India?

For momondo users, the most popular city in India is Mumbai, which is visited about 32% more often than any other city in India. Other very common cities that our users travel to are New Delhi and Kochi.

How long is the flight from South Africa to India?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in India you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl takes 13h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl takes 13h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to India?

There are a total of 13 airlines that operate flight routes to India, with Emirates being the most popular option. An estimated 31% of those flying into India choose to fly with Emirates. If you’re unable to find tickets with Emirates, then Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways are also popular airlines to fly with.

Cheapest flights to cities in India

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Cheap India flight deals and tips

Summary info about India flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R4 147

Best Round-Trip Price

R6 631

Fastest flight time

13h 15m

Operated By

4 airlines
The best one-way flight price to India from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 147 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to India from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 631 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).
The fastest flight to India from South Africa takes 13h 15m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).
There are 4 airlines operating flights to India, including Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Useful information for your flight to India

Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to India

What popular landmarks are in India?

What is the best airport to land at to visit Calangute Beach?

Flying into Vasco da Gama Airport is typically the best way to visit Calangute Beach, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to India?

The cheapest flights to India recently found by momondo users are R1 099 with IndiGo, R1 173 with Air India, and R1 295 with Air India Express.

What is the most popular airport in India to fly to?

What is the best day of the week to fly to India?

Consider booking a flight to India on a Thursday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Wednesday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to India on Tuesday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to India?

Prices for flights to India were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to India?

How old do you have to be to fly to India?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to India may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to India?

It is quick and easy to find flights to India on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to India that suits you.

Can I find flights to India with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to India with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to India?

momondo helps you find the best flight to India by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to India right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for India and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.


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Cheapest flight routes to India

These routes have the cheapest flights to India found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgMumbai13h 15mR6 538
JohannesburgNew Delhi13h 15mR9 265
DurbanMumbai15h 25mR9 377
JohannesburgBengaluru19h 05mR10 367
Cape TownMumbai25h 40mR10 535
JohannesburgKozhikode26h 55mR12 310
DurbanNew Delhi16h 35mR12 739
Cape TownNew Delhi22h 30mR13 542
JohannesburgKolkata20h 35mR13 655
DurbanHyderabad32h 45mR15 018
JohannesburgVasco da Gama32h 50mR15 336
JohannesburgMangalore37h 15mR15 821
JohannesburgKochi20h 05mR15 952
Cape TownChennai27h 55mR16 531
Cape TownTirupati43h 55mR21 425
Cape TownMangalore37h 10mR22 303
PietermaritzburgHyderabad38h 50mR25 310