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

Air Tanzania, Etihad Airways, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from India to South Africa

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 57% 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 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 New Delhi and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 13h 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 April 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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6:45 - 15:50

BOM

JNB

12h 35m

1 stop

1:15 - 1:40

JNB

BOM

20h 55m

1 stop

R7 512Kenya Airways

čt, říjen 1 - st, říjen 7

6:45 - 15:50

BOM

JNB

12h 35m

1 stop

1:15 - 1:40

JNB

BOM

20h 55m

1 stop

R7 561Kenya Airways

čt, září 17 - út, září 29

5:10 - 8:20

BOM

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

R7 822Etihad Airways

út, říjen 6 - st, říjen 14

5:10 - 8:20

BOM

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

R7 838Etihad Airways

út, říjen 6 - st, říjen 14

21:55 - 19:20

DEL

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 20:05

JNB

DEL

20h 10m

1 stop

R10 543Singapore Airlines

pá, září 4 - po, září 14

21:55 - 19:20

DEL

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

13:45 - 20:05

JNB

DEL

26h 50m

1 stop

R11 602Singapore Airlines

út, září 1 - st, září 30

3:30 - 10:30

HYD

JNB

34h 30m

1 stop

14:45 - 14:25

JNB

HYD

20h 10m

1 stop

R13 020Qatar Airways

čt, květen 14 - čt, červenec 30

4:10 - 17:15

BOM

DUR

16h 35m

2 stops

12:05 - 8:05

DUR

BOM

16h 30m

2 stops

R13 085Qatar Airways

čt, květen 21 - út, září 1

4:25 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

15h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 20:45

DUR

BOM

22h 35m

1 stop

R13 737Emirates

út, červen 2 - út, červen 9

22:25 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

21h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 17:40

DUR

BOM

19h 30m

1 stop

R13 753Emirates

po, květen 18 - út, září 1

Etihad Airways flights from India to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Oct 6

BOM5:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 822

Etihad Airways

Oct 6

BOM5:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 838

Etihad Airways

Oct 6

BOM5:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 14

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 854

Ethiopian Air flights from India to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 21

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 24

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R14 828

Ethiopian Air

May 1

BLR16:10Bengaluru Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 21

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 10m

1 stop

BLR8:10Bengaluru Intl

R15 122

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R15 627

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

čt 1/10

6:45-15:50

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

st 7/10

1:15-1:40

1 stop20h 55m

R7 512

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

čt 17/9

6:45-15:50

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

út 29/9

1:15-1:40

1 stop20h 55m

R7 561

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

út 6/10

5:10-8:20

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

st 14/10

9:50-7:10

1 stop17h 50m

R7 822

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

út 6/10

5:10-8:20

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

st 14/10

9:50-7:10

1 stop17h 50m

R7 838

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

pá 4/9

21:55-19:20

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

po 14/9

20:25-20:05

1 stop20h 10m

R10 543

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

út 1/9

21:55-19:20

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

st 30/9

13:45-20:05

1 stop26h 50m

R11 602

HyderabadJohannesburg

HYD - JNB

HYDJNB

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

čt 14/5

3:30-10:30

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

čt 30/7

14:45-14:25

1 stop20h 10m

R13 020

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MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

čt 21/5

4:10-17:15

2 stops16h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

út 1/9

12:05-8:05

2 stops16h 30m

R13 085

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

út 2/6

4:25-16:35

1 stop15h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

út 9/6

18:40-20:45

1 stop22h 35m

R13 737

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

po 18/5

22:25-16:35

1 stop21h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

út 1/9

18:40-17:40

1 stop19h 30m

R13 753

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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 R7 577, 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 September to fly from India, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R7 724.

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 589 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 300 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a India to South Africa flight.

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

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 April 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 1 002 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom R5 412	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R5 497	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R6 569	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 302 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R6 997	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom R8 101	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,0 23 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 439	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 561 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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