How long is the flight from India to South Africa?

On average, it takes 10h 55m 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 Bengaluru and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 13h 50m.

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 54% 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.

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

Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, and Uganda Airlines 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 June 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.

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13:50 - 8:20

BOM

JNB

22h 00m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

R8 703Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

23:05 - 8:20

BOM

JNB

12h 45m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

R8 719Etihad Airways

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 22

6:45 - 6:00

BOM

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

7:20 - 1:40

CPT

BOM

14h 50m

1 stop

R9 029Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

6:45 - 6:00

BOM

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

14:25 - 1:40

CPT

BOM

31h 45m

2 stops

R9 062Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

21:30 - 17:30

DEL

CPT

23h 30m

1 stop

13:15 - 8:45

CPT

DEL

16h 00m

1 stop

R12 794Qatar Airways

Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 24

15:55 - 10:35

DEL

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22h 10m

2 stops

12:05 - 14:35

DUR

DEL

23h 00m

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R12 908Qatar Airways

Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 10

9:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

14:30 - 1:20

JNB

DEL

31h 20m

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R13 006Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7

9:35 - 20:10

DEL

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

22:50 - 1:20

JNB

DEL

23h 00m

1 stop

R13 674Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7

15:40 - 17:10

BOM

DUR

29h 00m

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19:10 - 2:15

DUR

BOM

27h 35m

1 stop

R15 108Emirates

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

10:25 - 17:10

BOM

DUR

34h 15m

1 stop

19:10 - 2:15

DUR

BOM

27h 35m

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R15 173Emirates

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

Etihad Airways flights from India to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Oct 6

BOM13:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 703

Etihad Airways

Jun 16

BOM23:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 719

Etihad Airways

Jun 14

BOM13:55Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 22

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m

1 stop

BOM20:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 736

Air Tanzania flights from India to South Africa

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Air Tanzania

Aug 8

BOM5:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB13:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 28

JNB14:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

1 stop

BOM4:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R9 273

Air Tanzania

Nov 10

BOM5:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB13:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB14:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

1 stop

BOM4:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R9 420

Air Tanzania

Jul 16

BOM5:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

JNB13:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 29

JNB14:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

1 stop

BOM4:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R9 436

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13:50-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

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9:50-7:10

1 stop17h 50m

R8 703

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BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 16/6

23:05-8:20

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

9:50-7:10

1 stop17h 50m

R8 719

MumbaiCape Town

BOM - CPT

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 5/10

6:45-6:00

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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7:20-1:40

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R9 029

MumbaiCape Town

BOM - CPT

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 5/10

6:45-6:00

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

14:25-1:40

2 stops31h 45m

R9 062

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/7

21:30-17:30

1 stop23h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/7

13:15-8:45

1 stop16h 00m

R12 794

New DelhiDurban

DEL - DUR

DELDUR

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/7

15:55-10:35

2 stops22h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 10/8

12:05-14:35

2 stops23h 00m

R12 908

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 3/7

9:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

14:30-1:20

1 stop31h 20m

R13 006

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 30/6

9:35-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:50-1:20

1 stop23h 00m

R13 674

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 18/11

15:40-17:10

1 stop29h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 21/11

19:10-2:15

1 stop27h 35m

R15 108

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 18/11

10:25-17:10

1 stop34h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 21/11

19:10-2:15

1 stop27h 35m

R15 173

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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 June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 665, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until September to fly from India, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 713.

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 029 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 432 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	10h 55m
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The fastest flight from India to South Africa takes 10h 55m

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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 June 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 546	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 006 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R5 498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 444 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R6 250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 304 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R6 486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom R7 001	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R8 102	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 24 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 164	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 581 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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