Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).

Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata pass through?

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata most commonly connect through: • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 66% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 11% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R14 635 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R16 849 – a R2 214 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata takes 0h 00m, covering 13 590 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R13 446 to R28 928. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata looking right now?

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 384, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 08m, compared to 15h 48m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 45m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kolkata?

Kolkata is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (India Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata flight?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata range from R14 337 to R17 060, with an average of R15 131 over the past 12 months. Anything below R14 337 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata start at R13 446. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R14 337 to R17 060. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 446 on Qatar Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata at R13 332 return. •July (R26 876) and September (R18 704) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Qatar Airways (R13 446) and Emirates (R15 872) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular stopover for the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata route. 66% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?

Flights via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R13 808. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) had the shortest average connection time for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata stopovers at 448 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

R13 446

Typical prices: R14 337-R17 060

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Wed 7/11Tue 13/11

JNB - CCU • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

R7 000

Typical prices: R6 944-R11 493

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Fri 5/10

JNB - CCU • 3 stops

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June

Cheapest • 12% price drop

November

Most popular

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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Cheapest • Avg R13 808 (return)

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)

Shortest trip • 14h 08m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Kolkata

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 13

13:45 - 1:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

32h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 - 15:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 446Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Feb 5

9:45 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

22h 45m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Ahmedabad

11:30 - 8:25CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 439Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Feb 5

9:45 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

22h 45m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Ahmedabad

10:15 - 8:25CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 830Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Feb 5

9:45 - 9:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

20h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:30 - 8:25CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 879Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

10:10 - 7:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

18h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 - 10:25CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 872Emirates

Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14

22:15 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

17h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:20 - 20:30CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 509Emirates

Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14

22:15 - 19:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

17h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:20 - 20:30CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 558Emirates

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

14:05 - 1:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

32h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 - 15:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 902Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 13

9:25 - 1:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

37h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 - 15:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R21 928Qatar Airways

Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 13

9:25 - 1:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

37h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 - 9:05CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl

R24 842Qatar Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Kolkata

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Feb 2

14:05 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 - 15:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R13 886Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Feb 3

9:45 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

23h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

23:00 - 19:40CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Entebbe

R14 325Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Feb 2

9:45 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

26h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14:00 - 8:25CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m3 stops Bhubaneswar Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 570Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Feb 3

9:45 - 12:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

22h 45m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Ahmedabad

14:50 - 10:55CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m3 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 602Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Feb 2

9:45 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

26h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:30 - 8:25CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 618Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Feb 3

9:45 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

23h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14:50 - 10:55CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m3 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 781Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Feb 3

14:05 - 2:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

32h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

23:00 - 19:40CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Entebbe

R15 497Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Feb 2

10:05 - 8:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

18h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:20 - 16:40CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 611Emirates

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Feb 3

19:10 - 8:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

33h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:35 - 5:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 937Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Feb 1

9:25 - 2:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

37h 35m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 - 10:35CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 40m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Lusaka Harare

R26 160Qatar Airways

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata flights

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How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?: Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •June is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata at R13 332 return.
•July (R26 876) and September (R18 704) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	July
High season	November
Cheapest flight	R7 000

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 78% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Kolkata

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Kolkata based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?
A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata takes 0h 00m, covering 13 590 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata flight?
Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata range from R14 337 to R17 060, with an average of R15 131 over the past 12 months. Anything below R14 337 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R13 446 to R28 928. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata looking right now?
One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 384, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata pass through?
One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?
On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R14 635 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R16 849 – a R2 214 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata?
Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 08m, compared to 15h 48m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 45m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 3 hours ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (India Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average R14 635 – about R2 214 less than Tuesday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata trip for June. Fares historically average R13 332 return in that month – typically R13 544 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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