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Cheap flights from South Africa to India from ₹ 23,271

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — DEL
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Mon 15/609:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop29h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/611:20
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4₹ 45,059
Fri 22/514:15
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop10h 35m
Air Tanzania
Tue 2/605:50
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 14/4₹ 46,820
Mon 27/412:40
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/622:15
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4₹ 49,231
Fri 1/519:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 19/622:15
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop20h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4₹ 49,323
Sun 24/514:15
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop10h 35m
Air Tanzania
Fri 19/605:50
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop10h 55m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 16/4₹ 49,880
Mon 27/419:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/504:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4₹ 50,158
Wed 29/419:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/504:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4₹ 50,343
Thu 18/614:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop13h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/604:20
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4₹ 50,529
Thu 23/419:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/504:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 50,621
Thu 7/519:50
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/504:10
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4₹ 50,714
Thu 18/614:45
JNB
-
BOM
1 stop13h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/622:15
BOM
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 50,807
Fri 18/909:50
JNB
-
DEL
1 stop30h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/921:15
DEL
-
JNB
1 stop14h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 51,549

Find flight deals from South Africa to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to India flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 45,059

One-way from

₹ 23,271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 58,409
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • South Africa to India
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Air Tanzania
  • Air Tanzania
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • South Africa to India
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 94,432 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to India that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

09:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 19/6

11:20-08:20

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 45,059

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

09:50-07:10

1 stop17h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 26/11

13:45-08:20

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 48,304

JohannesburgNew Delhi

JNB - DEL

JNBDEL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

09:50-19:20

1 stop30h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 22/9

15:55-08:20

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 52,012

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

19:30-02:40

1 stop27h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 19/5

04:10-12:55

1 stop36h 15m

₹ 57,111

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

19:30-02:40

1 stop27h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 24/5

04:10-12:55

1 stop36h 15m

₹ 60,171

Cape TownNew Delhi

CPT - DEL

CPTDEL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

19:30-01:55

1 stop26h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 28/7

03:25-17:30

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 61,005

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:30-02:40

1 stop27h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/5

04:10-12:55

1 stop36h 15m

₹ 61,840

DurbanNew Delhi

DUR - DEL

DURDEL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/9

12:05-08:45

2 stops17h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 27/9

03:25-10:35

2 stops34h 40m

₹ 62,489

Cape TownNew Delhi

CPT - DEL

CPTDEL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

19:30-02:35

1 stop27h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 12/5

10:25-12:55

1 stop30h 00m

₹ 63,323

Cape TownMumbai

CPT - BOM

CPTBOM

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:15-08:15

1 stop15h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/5

16:00-11:30

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 64,621

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to India

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to India

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to India?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of ₹ 54,052). Flying from South Africa to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 66,939). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to India. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to India. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,561 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to India?

    Departing from South Africa to India will take you 15h 30m. The distance between South Africa and India is about 8227 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to India one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Tanzania, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 14,809. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Uganda Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to India for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to India?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to India.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to India?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to India (average of ₹ 54,052). Flying from South Africa to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 66,939). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to India

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to India. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapest₹ 41,886Average₹ 50,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Uganda Airlines flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapest₹ 43,723Average₹ 59,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 44,642Average₹ 65,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air TanzaniaCheapest₹ 46,220Average₹ 53,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 46,565Average₹ 65,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 54,266Average₹ 63,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 62,922Average₹ 84,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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