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Cheapest return flight
R14 632
Typical prices: R13 832-R16 880
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JNB - CCU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 815
Typical prices: R7 136-R11 390
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Wed 10/10
JNB - CCU • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Kolkata

 
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Recent return flight deals to Kolkata

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 1:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
32h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 15:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R14 632Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 1:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
32h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 - 8:20CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 987Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 1:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
32h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 13:30CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 30m3 stops Bhubaneswar Chennai Addis Ababa Bole
R15 181Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
17h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
9:15 - 20:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R18 379Emirates
Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
17h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
9:15 - 20:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R18 459Emirates
Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 14
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
17h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
9:15 - 20:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R18 475Emirates
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 17:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
43h 30m2 stops Istanbul Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
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19:30 - 13:30CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 30m3 stops Bhubaneswar Chennai Addis Ababa Bole
R18 750Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 1:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
37h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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3:25 - 15:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R21 544Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 1:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
37h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 15:35CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R21 641Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 1:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
37h 00m3 stops Durban King Shaka Intl Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 8:40CCU  Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R21 673Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Kolkata flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Kolkata with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kolkata?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata is the cheapest route at R14 632 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Kolkata?

A return flight to Kolkata costs R14 974 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Durban average R14 506, while Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport runs a bit higher at R15 011.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kolkata?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Kolkata at R14 422 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R17 329.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly to Kolkata with an average price of R13 808 return.
  • December (R17 652) and May (R17 587) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kolkata?

Morning flights to Kolkata are the cheapest at R14 842 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R16 134.

What is a good deal for flights to Kolkata?

Flights under R13 832 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Kolkata at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Durban R13 411
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Key details for flights to Kolkata

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

R6 815
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Kolkata

When to book flights to Kolkata

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kolkata based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kolkata, answered

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  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kolkata?

    Emirates operates the most flights from South Africa to Kolkata at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Kolkata. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kolkata?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kolkata are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R14 632 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Kolkata is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kolkata is around R13 832 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Kolkata flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Kolkata, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R13 832 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kolkata in June. Return fares historically average R13 808 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R1 292 per return. Morning flights to Kolkata average R14 842 compared to R16 134 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Kolkata

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kolkata? 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 3653 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10,0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

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

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

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Overall experience was bad , one does not expect after travelling for 14 hrs in Boing 777-300 ER to be pushed in to a craft with a extermly poor seating pitch, no room for hand baggage in the luggege bins and extermly poor service quality. This patch made my overall expereince mediocre and would definetly look for better choices when flying in or out of Delhi in future.

Qatar Airways has consistently established a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this Economy Class journey reaffirmed precisely why. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and interpretations of hospitality. What continues to distinguish Qatar Airways is not any single element, but the complete proposition: professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, consistency, and a genuinely polished hospitality culture. There is a reassuring confidence that comes with boarding Qatar because, over many journeys, the airline has simply never underdelivered against the expectations it has established for me. This particular journey was especially memorable. I had recently been promoted to Gold tier with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, was travelling on my birthday, and was flying into India on Indian Independence Day. Collectively, that made this considerably more than another flight. The crew made the personal element truly exceptional. Cabin Supervisor Hershel and Cabin Crew Ali deserve particular recognition. Their hospitality went well beyond procedural service; they took the initiative to acknowledge my birthday and, using the resources available onboard, thoughtfully assembled a small presentation with KitKat chocolates and dessert to wish me. It was simple, spontaneous, genuine, and immensely memorable. For someone who spends a considerable part of life travelling, these are precisely the moments that transcend service delivery and become lasting memories. That is where Qatar continues to excel: exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished crew who can deliver consistency without appearing mechanical. The human warmth remains evident, and individual colleagues repeatedly find ways to distinguish themselves. One small opportunity would have made the occasion even more complete. As we were travelling from Doha to India on 15 August, still within Indian Independence Day, a subtle acknowledgement of India celebrating its 80th Independence Day, perhaps simply wishing the Indian guests onboard on this proud occasion, would have been a thoughtful and culturally resonant gesture. It certainly does not detract from an excellent journey, but would have added another meaningful dimension to an already memorable flight. The only substantive disappointment was that my checked luggage did not complete the journey with me from Seattle (SEA), via Doha (DOH), to Kolkata (CCU), having been delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in Kolkata. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has earned from me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that standard, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Overall, another exceptional experience and one I will genuinely cherish. Hershel and Ali, thank you for making my birthday in the skies so memorable. Way to go, Qatar Airways. Please continue investing in and developing your cabin professionals to this calibre. When service excellence is combined with authentic human connection, an ordinary journey becomes an experience a passenger remembers long after landing.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

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.

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

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

I had never seen any cabin crews behaving like that. They are not at all professionally fit for this job

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. No TV either. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

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.

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.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

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