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Cheapest return flight
R10 535
Typical prices: R10 523-R14 211
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/1Fri 9/2
JNB - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 129
Typical prices: R6 240-R8 551
Qatar Airways
Wed 31/1
JNB - DEL • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to New Delhi

 
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Recent return flight deals to New Delhi

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 4
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 14:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
24h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:20 - 8:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 535Etihad Airways
Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 9
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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22:05 - 8:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R10 535Etihad Airways
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 14:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
14h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 4:00DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R10 982Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 - 19:45JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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8:50 - 8:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R11 264Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Feb 4
Qatar Airways Logo
19:25 - 14:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
16h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
21:40 - 17:25DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R11 314Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Nov 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 13:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
41h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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19:30 - 10:55DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R11 479Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Fri, Mar 5
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12:15 - 19:55DUR  Durban King Shaka Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
28h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
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16:15 - 17:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl
28h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 020Emirates
Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 12
Emirates Logo
10:10 - 2:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
12h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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4:10 - 20:30DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 732Emirates
Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 12
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8:20 - 0:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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9:35 - 20:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R14 643Ethiopian Air
Sun, Dec 27 - Mon, Jan 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 0:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
13h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:35 - 20:10DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R14 643Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to New Delhi

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What is the cheapest flight to New Delhi?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Delhi is the cheapest route at R10 535 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 New Delhi?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to New Delhi costs R11 847, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R11 406, while Durban runs a bit higher at R12 775.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Delhi?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to New Delhi at R11 678 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at R13 186.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Delhi?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to New Delhi with an average price of R11 016 return.
•December (R14 710) and July (R13 020) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Delhi?

Morning flights to New Delhi are the cheapest at R11 032 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at R12 738.

What is a good deal for flights to New Delhi?

Flights under R10 523 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New Delhi at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R10 077.

When are flights to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights to New Delhi are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 9% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to New Delhi

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R6 129
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 63% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Delhi

When to book flights to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New Delhi 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 New Delhi, answered

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

    A good deal on a flight to New Delhi is around R10 523 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.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to New Delhi?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to New Delhi are from Johannesburg, starting at R10 535 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to New Delhi?

    Last-minute fares to New Delhi (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 3% higher than the average return fare of R11 847.

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

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

Your guide to booking New Delhi flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to New Delhi, book around 5 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 9% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to New Delhi, a good return fare is around R10 523. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to New Delhi in May. Return fares historically average R11 016, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 706 on a return flight. Morning flights to New Delhi average R11 032 compared to R12 738 for evening flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to New Delhi

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New Delhi? 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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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1623 reviews
8,3Boarding
8,1Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
8,6Crew
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Food was excellent.. better if there are more movies selection.

10,0 ExcellentBeena, Jul 2026
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Food was excellent.. better if there are more movies selection.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Flying with Singapore airlines is always excelllent - the crew are lovely and the food too is great. It’s my number 1 airline

Check in was snails pace, only 1 of the luggage screen was working so long lines, an hour to check in Nobody seemed to want to fix the issue Flight was 45 minutes late Scoot is a mini sized plane ( sardine class plane), literally felt slammed between people

Would have been nice to have more variety and less dairy in the Indian Vegetarian special meal. Why do they include Parathas as part of the entree and also on the side (substitute for bread/roll)? Also, no need for so much dairy...don't need milk packet, yogurt and Chobani Greek yogurt in the same meal.

Seating wasn’t good at all with not much leg space in between. Fortunately it was a relatively short flight. Otherwise we would have struggled a lot. On board meal was pretty ordinary. It is sad to see the overall quality of this once superb airline has dropped so low.

No seperate security check for business class passengers and average lounge, open air, so not properly air conditioned

More Baggage limit Alternative of virtual check in at airport , prefer personal touch with “real person”check in counter for baggage drop

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.

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

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.

Crew was not good and service was bad. Not happy

1. Please deploy better trained and courteous staff. 2. Wheel chairs be available at all steps of layover till boarding gate. 3. Food services be also improved . 4. TV and phone charging facility be also provided.

Cabin crew were not welcoming.was expecting excellent after traveling in Emirates from Houston to Dubai.

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.

My Tv don’t work the whole from Doha to New Delhi. Overnight didn’t work from Bos to Doha and had to eat food without light

Good and comfortable flight Helpful crew Decent food and drinks

Was humiliated at Doha airport, treaded like a cattle class traveler, I hold platinum pro status with AA and I don’t fly economy even domestic but was made to travel in the middle seat in economy class and boarding zone 3 and was denied lounge access at Doha airport. Never was humiliated like this before.

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.

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

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.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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