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 20m 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.

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.

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Flights to Mumbai

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Uganda Airlines

Jan 26

JNB

13h 45m

1 stop

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Feb 3

BOM

15h 10m

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R7 796

Uganda Airlines

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13h 45m

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BOM

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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BOM

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Kenya Airways

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JNB

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BOM

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Flights to New Delhi

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 5

JNB

13h 05m

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DEL

Feb 18

DEL

14h 05m

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R8 764

Etihad Airways

Jan 25

JNB

18h 10m

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Ethiopian Air

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Etihad Airways

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Etihad Airways

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Qatar Airways

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

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Ethiopian Air

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JNB

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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DEL

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Flights to Kochi

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 1

JNB

21h 20m

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COK

Feb 5

COK

20h 35m

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JNB

R15 230

Etihad Airways

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13h 50m

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COK

Feb 5

COK

25h 40m

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R15 296

Singapore Airlines

Jun 20

JNB

22h 40m

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COK

Jul 17

COK

56h 40m

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R15 394

Etihad Airways

Feb 1

JNB

24h 50m

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COK

Feb 4

COK

32h 10m

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Etihad Airways

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Singapore Airlines

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Air India

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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COK

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

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COK

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Flights to Hyderabad

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Qatar Airways

Jan 19

DUR

23h 00m

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HYD

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HYD

22h 25m

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Qatar Airways

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Multiple Airlines

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Turkish Airlines

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Turkish Airlines

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Flights to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Feb 8

CPT

27h 55m

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MAA

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MAA

17h 30m

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Qatar Airways

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Multiple Airlines

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Emirates

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Emirates

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12:50 - 6:05

JNB

BOM

13h 45m1 stop

8:00 - 19:40

BOM

JNB

15h 10m1 stop

R7 878Uganda Airlines

Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 10

17:00 - 5:35

JNB

BOM

33h 05m1 stop

2:40 - 10:55

BOM

JNB

11h 45m1 stop

R7 927Kenya Airways

Sat, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 12

8:20 - 0:55

JNB

DEL

13h 05m1 stop

9:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m1 stop

R8 764Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

9:50 - 7:30

JNB

DEL

18h 10m1 stop

16:20 - 8:20

DEL

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19h 30m1 stop

R8 879Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 6

8:20 - 0:55

JNB

DEL

13h 05m1 stop

9:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m1 stop

R8 912Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 18

9:50 - 7:30

JNB

DEL

18h 10m1 stop

8:55 - 8:20

DEL

JNB

26h 55m1 stop

R9 092Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17

13:45 - 8:25

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DEL

15h 10m1 stop

9:55 - 3:55

DEL

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R9 617Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27

20:30 - 14:55

JNB

DEL

14h 55m1 stop

16:20 - 8:40

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JNB

19h 50m1 stop

R9 896Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 13

13:40 - 20:10

CPT

MAA

27h 00m1 stop

3:50 - 11:40

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R16 576Emirates

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

13:40 - 8:15

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15h 05m1 stop

21:45 - 11:40

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CPT

17h 25m1 stop

R16 691Emirates

Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 10/2

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

R7 878

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

17:00-5:35

1 stop33h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 12/2

2:40-10:55

1 stop11h 45m

R7 927

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

8:20-0:55

1 stop13h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/2

9:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

R8 764

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

9:50-7:30

1 stop18h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 6/2

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R8 879

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

8:20-0:55

1 stop13h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/2

9:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

R8 912

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-7:30

1 stop18h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 17/2

8:55-8:20

1 stop26h 55m

R9 092

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

13:45-8:25

1 stop15h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 27/2

9:55-3:55

1 stop21h 30m

R9 617

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

16:20-8:40

1 stop19h 50m

R9 896

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

13:40-20:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

3:50-11:40

1 stop35h 20m

R16 576

Cape TownChennai

CPT - MAA

CPTMAA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

13:40-8:15

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

21:45-11:40

1 stop17h 25m

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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 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 12 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 579
Best Round-Trip Price	R7 878
Fastest flight time	13h 45m
Popular in	May

The best one-way flight price to India from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 579 (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 878 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl).

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The fastest flight to India from South Africa takes 13h 45m (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 485 with Ethiopian Air.

Which airlines fly to India?

There are a total of 11 airlines that operate flight routes to India, with Qatar Airways being the most popular option. An estimated 32% 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, 27% 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.