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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Mumbai flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or traveling during the off-season may offer lower fares compared to peak travel times. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two can sometimes result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Johannesburg to Mumbai 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 additional fees can help you calculate the true cost of your journey.

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Johannesburg to Mumbai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

For flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai, fares typically range from $673–$1490, with a median of $1009. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Approximately 18% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai can require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai, January stands out with a median fare of $318. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $497, and November, where the median fare is $562. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Mumbai takes approximately 24h 43m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 6964 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai, so all travel will involve at least one stop.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Regular price: $480 - $746

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai is $480-$746. The current lowest deal is $479 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 21.

now $479

Low $480

High $746

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to BOM is March, with a median price of $318. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1415. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $318

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,415

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

Etihad Airways

Uganda Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$548

$495

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$616

$543

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$610

$574

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$594

$489

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$591

$491

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$511

$497

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 18

$827 → $620

25%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$845 → $641

24%

25 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 30

$820 → $620

24%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$871 → $673

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Johannesburg - Mumbai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Mumbai are above the typical level, with 18% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $318

Historically, January, April, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 43m

Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai typically involve connections, with a median duration of 24h 43m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal for $479

A recent deal from Etihad Airways for $479 is available from November 10 to November 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$382

Mumbai main airports to arrive at

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)

Cheapest

Chhatrapati Shivaji International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.

📍 ~2 km from Mumbai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$381

Airports nearby Mumbai used as alternative

Pune (PNQ)

Pune Airport (PNQ) is a useful alternative for its proximity and strong infrastructure links to Mumbai.

📍 ~145 km from Mumbai (reachable by car or frequent rail services)

💸 Flights from ~$876

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mumbai

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Sep 27

Mumbai, India

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$3,024

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Sep 21

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,034

$1,578

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Jan 31

Mumbai, India

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$3,049

$1,580

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Sep 28

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,019

$1,580

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Jan 01

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$2,853

$1,580

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Jan 16

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$2,986

$1,580

Save $1,406

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From JNB

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Jan 17

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$2,986

$1,580

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From JNB

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Sep 21

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,082

$1,580

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From JNB

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Jan 08

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$2,930

$1,580

Save $1,350

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Jan 25

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,026

$1,580

Save $1,446

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Jan 15

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$2,986

$1,580

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Business Class

From JNB

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Jan 30

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,035

$1,580

Save $1,455

Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mumbai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends is usually beneficial. Last-minute deals are less common but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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Johannesburg to Mumbai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Regular price: $480 - $746

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai is $480-$746. The current lowest deal is $479 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 21.

now $479

Low $480

High $746

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to BOM is March, with a median price of $318. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1415. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $318

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,415

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

Etihad Airways

Uganda Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$548

$495

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$616

$543

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Ethiopian Airlines

$610

$574

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$594

$489

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$591

$491

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Mumbai

Johannesburg (JNB) - Mumbai (BOM)

Kenya Airways

$511

$497

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 18

$827 → $620

25%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$845 → $641

24%

25 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 30

$820 → $620

24%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

$871 → $673

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Johannesburg - Mumbai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Mumbai are above the typical level, with 18% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $318

Historically, January, April, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 43m

Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai typically involve connections, with a median duration of 24h 43m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal for $479

A recent deal from Etihad Airways for $479 is available from November 10 to November 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$382

Mumbai main airports to arrive at

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)

Cheapest

Chhatrapati Shivaji International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai.

📍 ~2 km from Mumbai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$381

Airports nearby Mumbai used as alternative

Pune (PNQ)

Pune Airport (PNQ) is a useful alternative for its proximity and strong infrastructure links to Mumbai.

Mumbai, India

91% AI deal score

$3,035

$1,580

Save $1,455

Air Tanzania

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mumbai

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Johannesburg to Mumbai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Mumbai

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Johannesburg - Mumbai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $318

Connecting flights average 24h 43m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal for $479

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Mumbai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mumbai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mumbai

Best Elite deals to Mumbai

Sep 27

Sep 21

Jan 31

Sep 28

Jan 01

Jan 16

Jan 17

Sep 21

Jan 08

Jan 25

Jan 15

Jan 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mumbai

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Johannesburg to Mumbai flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Mumbai from other cities

Johannesburg to Mumbai: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Mumbai

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Mumbai

Johannesburg - Mumbai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $318

Connecting flights average 24h 43m

Connecting flights are dominant

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal for $479

Deals are frequent on this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Mumbai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Mumbai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Mumbai

Best Elite deals to Mumbai

Sep 27

Sep 21

Jan 31

Sep 28

Jan 01

Jan 16

Jan 17

Sep 21

Jan 08

Jan 25

Jan 15

Jan 30

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Mumbai

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

When should I book flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai?

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