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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 358
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR9 287
Bengaluru
Bengaluru2 stopsR11 126
Kochi
Kochi2 stopsR14 555
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stopsR21 413
Chennai
Chennai2 stopsR16 270
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stopR15 466
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stopsR20 681
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 358
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR9 287
Bengaluru
Bengaluru2 stopsR11 126
Kochi
Kochi2 stopsR14 555
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stopsR21 413
Chennai
Chennai2 stopsR16 270
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stopR15 466
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stopsR20 681

Book Cheap India Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to India that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to India

Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Dec 12
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17:00 - 5:35JNB-BOM
33h 05m1 stop
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2:40 - 10:55BOM-JNB
11h 45m1 stop
R8 358Kenya Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 20
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 1:30JNB-BOM
33h 50m1 stop
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2:40 - 0:25BOM-JNB
25h 15m1 stop
R8 394Kenya Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 21
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9:50 - 19:30JNB-BOM
30h 10m1 stop
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23:05 - 8:20BOM-JNB
12h 45m1 stop
R8 412Etihad Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 21
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:40JNB-BOM
23h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
11:10 - 8:20BOM-JNB
24h 40m1 stop
R8 430Etihad Airways
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Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 5
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 2:55JNB-DEL
33h 30m1 stop
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17:00 - 9:35DEL-JNB
20h 05m1 stop
R11 108Qatar Airways
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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 2:55JNB-DEL
27h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 9:35DEL-JNB
33h 40m1 stop
R11 162Qatar Airways
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Tue, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 4
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8:20 - 1:05JNB-DEL
13h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 20:10DEL-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
R11 591Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 1:05JNB-DEL
13h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 20:10DEL-JNB
14h 05m1 stop
R11 608Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 14:15DUR-BOM
16h 05m1 stop
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22:25 - 16:35BOM-DUR
21h 40m1 stop
R12 162Emirates
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Mon, Sep 1 - Wed, Oct 15
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18:40 - 14:15DUR-BOM
16h 05m1 stop
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16:00 - 16:35BOM-DUR
28h 05m1 stop
R12 269Emirates
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What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to India?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to India is September, when tickets cost R8 572 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R11 287 and R9 858 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to India?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from South Africa to India, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR5 018
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking India flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to India?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to India.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to India?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to India is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to India?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to India with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to India?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to India?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R10 442. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are R11 374 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R455 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R626.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to India

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest India flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to India

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to India? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3284 reviews
7,8Food
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10,0 ExcellentWoei, Jun 2025DXB - SIN
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Liked some flight attendants. 1 was rude I'll not say her name I don't want to get her jn trouble on my flight back to Dallas from Doha. Very rude to some races of people clearly. She needs a better attitude and bedside manners. Asking her questions and she responds "WHAT" twice rudely like I was bothering her and "is it going to be cranberry or mango juice with an attitude".

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

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