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 40% 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 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl takes 16h 25m 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.

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Uganda Airlines

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Apr 30

BOM

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JNB

R7 549

Etihad Airways

Jan 30

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Uganda Airlines

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

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Etihad Airways

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BOM

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 26

JNB

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Ethiopian Air

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Ethiopian Air

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Kenya Airways

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Flights to New Delhi

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Ethiopian Air

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JNB

13h 30m

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DEL

14h 05m

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JNB

R8 894

Ethiopian Air

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JNB

13h 05m

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14h 05m

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Etihad Airways

Feb 2

JNB

13h 40m

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Feb 11

DEL

31h 25m

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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14h 05m

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Ethiopian Air

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Etihad Airways

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Qatar Airways

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Mar 5

DEL

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Flights to Kochi

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Qatar Airways

Mar 2

JNB

32h 35m

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COK

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COK

15h 00m

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 2

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Mar 5

COK

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R14 309

Multiple Airlines

Mar 2

JNB

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COK

28h 00m

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R14 326

Qatar Airways

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COK

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Etihad Airways

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Etihad Airways

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Emirates

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Ethiopian Air

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Singapore Airlines

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Singapore Airlines

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COK

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Flights to Hyderabad

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Emirates

Feb 13

PZB

32h 50m

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HYD

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HYD

19h 50m

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R20 135

Emirates

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HYD

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Emirates

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HYD

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Flights to Chennai

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Emirates

Feb 20

CPT

33h 05m

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MAA

Feb 24

MAA

17h 25m

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R16 640

Emirates

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Emirates

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MAA

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Emirates

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MAA

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Emirates

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MAA

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MAA

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Turkish Airlines

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12:50 - 6:05

JNB

BOM

13h 45m

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8:00 - 19:40

BOM

JNB

15h 10m

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R7 549Uganda Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30

9:50 - 19:40

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BOM

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R7 795Etihad Airways

Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 5

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BOM

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10:50 - 20:10

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R7 975Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

23:00 - 2:35

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24h 05m

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10:50 - 20:10

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12h 50m

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R8 008Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

17:00 - 5:35

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BOM

33h 05m

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2:40 - 10:55

BOM

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11h 45m

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R8 221Kenya Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 17

1:35 - 5:35

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2:40 - 0:25

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R8 238Kenya Airways

Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2

20:30 - 14:55

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16:20 - 3:55

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15h 05m

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R9 633Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 13

19:30 - 8:05

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BOM

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21:50 - 17:20

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CPT

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R9 715Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

19:10 - 20:25

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BOM

21h 45m

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19:20 - 17:10

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R11 290Emirates

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DEL

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16:15 - 17:10

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28h 25m

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R12 340Emirates

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 30/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

R7 549

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

9:50-19:40

1 stop30h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 5/2

4:40-8:20

1 stop31h 10m

R7 795

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

8:20-2:35

1 stop14h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 10/2

10:50-20:10

1 stop12h 50m

R7 975

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

23:00-2:35

1 stop24h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/2

10:50-20:10

1 stop12h 50m

R8 008

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

17:00-5:35

1 stop33h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 17/3

2:40-10:55

1 stop11h 45m

R8 221

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

1:35-5:35

1 stop24h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/2

2:40-0:25

1 stop25h 15m

R8 238

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

20:30-14:55

1 stop14h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/3

16:20-3:55

1 stop15h 05m

R9 633

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

19:30-8:05

1 stop33h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 17/4

21:50-17:20

1 stop23h 00m

R9 715

DurbanMumbai

DUR - BOM

DURBOM

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/2

19:10-20:25

1 stop21h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 17/2

19:20-17:10

1 stop25h 20m

R11 290

DurbanNew Delhi

DUR - DEL

DURDEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 26/2

19:10-2:10

1 stop27h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/3

16:15-17:10

1 stop28h 25m

R12 340

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Which airlines fly to India?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about India flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 562
Best Round-Trip Price	R7 549
Fastest flight time	14h 55m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to India from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 562 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to India from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 549 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).

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The fastest flight to India from South Africa takes 14h 55m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).

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May has the highest demand for flights to India, with a 1% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to India

What is the best airport to land at to visit Karol Bagh?

Flying into New Delhi Airport is typically the best way to visit Karol Bagh, 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 450 with Air India, R1 622 with IndiGo, and R5 484 with Ethiopian Air.

Which airlines fly to India?

There are a total of 10 airlines that operate flight routes to India, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 31% of those flying into India choose to fly with Qatar Airways. If you’re unable to find tickets with Qatar Airways, then Emirates and Ethiopian Air are also popular airlines to fly with.

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

If you’re unsure where to fly to in India, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl airport, which services New Delhi and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 26% of momondo travellers booking flights to India chose to fly into New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

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?

The number of operators available for flights to India is 13 as of January 2026.

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.