What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from India to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from India according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from India to South Africa?

On average, it takes 12h 30m to fly from India to South Africa if you fly out of Mumbai (the most popular airport in India) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of New Delhi and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 14h 05m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?

Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?

As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from India to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R5 144 Cheap Flights from India to South Africa in 2026

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11:05 - 13:25

BOM

JNB

29h 50m

1 stop

14:30 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

32h 05m

1 stop

R8 095Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 7

11:05 - 13:25

BOM

JNB

29h 50m

1 stop

14:30 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

32h 05m

1 stop

R8 112Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 2 - Fri, Oct 9

2:40 - 13:35

BOM

CPT

14h 25m

2 stops

14:25 - 1:40

CPT

BOM

31h 45m

2 stops

R9 909Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 21

2:40 - 13:35

BOM

CPT

14h 25m

2 stops

14:25 - 1:30

CPT

BOM

31h 35m

2 stops

R9 942Kenya Airways

Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Oct 25

11:05 - 10:45

BOM

DUR

27h 10m

2 stops

16:30 - 2:05

DUR

BOM

30h 05m

2 stops

R10 536Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 22

11:05 - 8:40

BOM

DUR

25h 05m

2 stops

18:40 - 2:05

DUR

BOM

27h 55m

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R11 789Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 21

15:40 - 9:10

HYD

JNB

21h 00m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:40

JNB

HYD

21h 05m

1 stop

R14 756Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

4:25 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

15h 40m

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18:40 - 2:25

DUR

BOM

28h 15m

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R15 581Emirates

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

21:30 - 17:25

DEL

DUR

23h 25m

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12:05 - 14:35

DUR

DEL

23h 00m

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R15 614Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24

4:40 - 20:25

AMD

JNB

19h 15m

3 stops

18:45 - 3:05

JNB

AMD

52h 50m

3 stops

R34 542Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

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Ethiopian Air flights from India to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jul 29

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 7

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 095

Ethiopian Air

Aug 2

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 112

Ethiopian Air

Aug 2

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 128

Kenya Airways flights from India to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Aug 24

BOM6:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 31

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m

1 stop

BOM1:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 557

Kenya Airways

Aug 6

BOM6:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 55m

1 stop

BOM1:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 574

Kenya Airways

Oct 8

BOM2:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

BOM1:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 590

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BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 29/7

11:05-13:25

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

14:30-2:05

1 stop32h 05m

R8 095

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 2/8

11:05-13:25

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop32h 05m

R8 112

MumbaiCape Town

BOM - CPT

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 13/10

2:40-13:35

2 stops14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/10

14:25-1:40

2 stops31h 45m

R9 909

MumbaiCape Town

BOM - CPT

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 28/7

2:40-13:35

2 stops14h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

14:25-1:30

2 stops31h 35m

R9 942

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 16/8

11:05-10:45

2 stops27h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 22/8

16:30-2:05

2 stops30h 05m

R10 536

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 16/8

11:05-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 21/8

18:40-2:05

2 stops27h 55m

R11 789

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HyderabadJohannesburg

HYD - JNB

HYDJNB

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/9

15:40-9:10

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

14:05-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

R14 756

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 23/9

4:25-16:35

1 stop15h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/9

18:40-2:25

1 stop28h 15m

R15 581

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 14/8

21:30-17:25

2 stops23h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 24/8

12:05-14:35

2 stops23h 00m

R15 614

AhmedabadJohannesburg

AMD - JNB

AMDJNB

Ahmedabad

Wed 16/9

4:40-20:25

3 stops19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:45-3:05

3 stops52h 50m

R34 542

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from India to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from India is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R8 640, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until October to fly from India, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 019.

How far in advance should I book a flight from India to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R9 271 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from India for as low as R7 931 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on India to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a India to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 30m
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The fastest flight from India to South Africa takes 12h 30m

There are no direct flights from India to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from India to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from India to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?
Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?
As of July 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from India to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from India to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from India to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R4 599	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 012 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R5 562	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 480 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R5 581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 311 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R6 193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom R7 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R8 196	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 294	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 629 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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