How long is the flight from India to South Africa?

On average, it takes 12h 50m 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.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways 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 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating 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 December 2025, 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.

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10:50 - 13:05

BOM

JNB

29h 45m1 stop

23:00 - 2:35

JNB

BOM

24h 05m1 stop

R7 239Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 22

10:50 - 20:10

BOM

JNB

12h 50m1 stop

8:20 - 2:35

JNB

BOM

14h 45m1 stop

R7 255Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Mar 25

8:00 - 19:40

BOM

JNB

15h 10m1 stop

12:50 - 6:05

JNB

BOM

13h 45m1 stop

R7 422Uganda Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, May 20

2:40 - 15:50

BOM

JNB

16h 40m1 stop

17:00 - 1:30

JNB

BOM

29h 00m1 stop

R7 455Kenya Airways

Sat, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 12

2:40 - 10:55

BOM

JNB

11h 45m1 stop

1:35 - 1:30

JNB

BOM

20h 25m1 stop

R7 472Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 27

22:10 - 17:25

BOM

CPT

22h 45m1 stop

12:35 - 8:10

CPT

BOM

16h 05m1 stop

R9 219Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 9

21:50 - 10:25

BOM

DUR

16h 05m2 stops

11:55 - 8:05

DUR

BOM

16h 40m2 stops

R9 868Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28

4:50 - 8:20

DEL

JNB

31h 00m1 stop

9:50 - 7:55

JNB

DEL

18h 35m1 stop

R11 832Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, Apr 24

19:30 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

24h 35m1 stop

18:40 - 20:45

DUR

BOM

22h 35m1 stop

R13 712Emirates

Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6

4:25 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

15h 40m1 stop

7:00 - 8:15

DUR

BOM

21h 45m2 stops

R14 411Emirates

Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6

Ethiopian Air flights from India to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 17

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 22

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 239

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 25

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM2:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 255

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 6

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 588

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Uganda Airlines flights from India to South Africa

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Uganda Airlines

Apr 7

BOM8:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 20

JNB12:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 45m

1 stop

BOM6:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 422

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Uganda Airlines

Jan 22

BOM8:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 2

JNB12:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 45m

1 stop

BOM6:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 304

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Uganda Airlines

Jan 15

BOM8:00Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 2

JNB12:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 45m

1 stop

BOM6:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R10 317

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 17/1

10:50-13:05

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:00-2:35

1 stop24h 05m

R7 239

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 15/2

10:50-20:10

1 stop12h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-2:35

1 stop14h 45m

R7 255

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 7/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

R7 422

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 28/2

2:40-15:50

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

17:00-1:30

1 stop29h 00m

R7 455

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 19/3

2:40-10:55

1 stop11h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

1:35-1:30

1 stop20h 25m

R7 472

MumbaiCape Town

BOM - CPT

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 30/1

22:10-17:25

1 stop22h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

12:35-8:10

1 stop16h 05m

R9 219

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 13/4

21:50-10:25

2 stops16h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

11:55-8:05

2 stops16h 40m

R9 868

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 31/3

4:50-8:20

1 stop31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:50-7:55

1 stop18h 35m

R11 832

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 2/4

19:30-16:35

1 stop24h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/4

18:40-20:45

1 stop22h 35m

R13 712

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 2/4

4:25-16:35

1 stop15h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/4

7:00-8:15

2 stops21h 45m

R14 411

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R7 705, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until November to fly from India, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 738.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 R8 548 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 505 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a India to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 50m
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The fastest flight from India to South Africa takes 12h 50m

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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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 December 2025, 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R4 642	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 922 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R6 455	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R6 945	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 447 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom R6 956	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R7 131	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 699 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 408	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 345 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R8 615	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 18 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 937	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 1 422 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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