Are direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can often be more budget-friendly. Weigh the importance of time savings against potential cost savings when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Mumbai to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Mumbai to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Understanding these fees upfront can prevent unexpected expenses.

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Mumbai to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg cover a substantial distance of 6,964 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that journeys typically involve extended travel times and often include connections, which is common for intercontinental routes of this nature.

For those seeking cheap flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $756 to $1,354, with a median price of $1,081. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can require some flexibility. New deals show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg, December stands out with a median fare of $488. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $499. Following these, August presents a median fare of $925, which is still below the overall route median.

Regarding direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect a journey that includes at least two segments.

A typical journey from Mumbai to Johannesburg takes approximately 23h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common necessity of connecting flights, which extend the overall travel time significantly compared to a direct flight.

How much is a round trip from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Regular price: $705 - $1,238

Prices for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $705 to $1238. The current lowest deal is $481, offered by Ethiopian Airlines for travel from November 6 to November 12.

now $481

Low $705

High $1,238

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg is December, with a median price of $488. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1327. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $488

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,327

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Airlines

Etihad Airways

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,011

$670

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$835

$493

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$778

$493

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$784

$522

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$772

$545

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$778

$556

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

5 nights

Apr 24 - Apr 29

$863 → $483

44%

4 nights

Apr 11 - Apr 15

$849 → $483

43%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$886 → $522

41%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$885 → $522

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Mumbai - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Mumbai to Johannesburg are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $488.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 23h 30m.

The median flight time for connecting flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg is 23h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are the only option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals.

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered 98 deals on connecting flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Mumbai main airports to depart from

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)

Cheapest

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~2 km from Mumbai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$469

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Arrive at O. R. Tambo International for convenient access to Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$475

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$555

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Jan 09

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$3,654

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$3,719

$2,093

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Jan 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,733

$2,093

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From BOM

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Jan 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,719

$2,093

Save $1,626

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From BOM

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Jan 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,712

$2,093

Save $1,619

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

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Jan 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,664

$2,093

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Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

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Jan 26

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,654

$2,093

Save $1,561

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

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Jan 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,645

$2,093

Save $1,552

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

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Jan 27

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,660

$2,093

Save $1,567

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

Elite

Jan 31

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,666

$2,093

Save $1,573

Air Tanzania

Business Class

From BOM

Elite

Jan 30

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,664

$2,093

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Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various providers. Booking in advance or looking for deals during off-peak seasons may also result in lower fares.

Booking flights several months in advance often yields better prices. However, sometimes last-minute deals can appear, though this is less common. Monitoring price trends and setting up price alerts can help you decide the optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or different schedules. While it might add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this option.

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Mumbai to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Regular price: $705 - $1,238

Prices for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $705 to $1238. The current lowest deal is $481, offered by Ethiopian Airlines for travel from November 6 to November 12.

now $481

Low $705

High $1,238

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

December

Cheapest

Flights from $488

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,327

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Airlines

Etihad Airways

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Kenya Airways

$1,011

$670

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$835

$493

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$778

$493

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$784

$522

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$772

$545

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BOM - Johannesburg

Mumbai (BOM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Ethiopian Airlines

$778

$556

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

5 nights

Apr 24 - Apr 29

$863 → $483

44%

4 nights

Apr 11 - Apr 15

$849 → $483

43%

3 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 9

$886 → $522

41%

4 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 8

$885 → $522

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Mumbai - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Mumbai to Johannesburg are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $488.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 23h 30m.

The median flight time for connecting flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg is 23h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Direct flights are not available; connecting flights are the only option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals.

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered 98 deals on connecting flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, about every 30 days.

Mumbai main airports to depart from

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)

Cheapest

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~2 km from Mumbai city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$469

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

Arrive at O. R. Tambo International for convenient access to Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$475

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

91% AI deal score

$3,664

$2,093

Save $1,571

Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Mumbai to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Mumbai to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Mumbai - Johannesburg route insights

Fares are near the typical level.

Fly in December for the best prices.

Connecting flights take 23h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals.

Deals appear regularly.

Mumbai main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Jan 09

Jan 07

Jan 26

Jan 31

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Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Mumbai to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Mumbai to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Mumbai

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Mumbai to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Mumbai to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Mumbai to Johannesburg

Mumbai - Johannesburg route insights

Fares are near the typical level.

Fly in December for the best prices.

Connecting flights take 23h 30m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers many deals.

Deals appear regularly.

Mumbai main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Jan 09

Jan 07

Jan 26

Jan 31

Jan 25

Jan 30

Jan 30

Jan 26

Jan 25

Jan 27

Jan 31

Jan 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg?