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Quick answer: Mumbai to Johannesburg flights take about ≈ 11h – 18h total (1-stop; no nonstop), No nonstop; multiple daily 1-stops via Gulf and African hubs. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–JNB fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg? FlightGPT compares live BOM to JNB fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Johannesburg non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Johannesburg fare is one search away.
No carrier flies BOM–JNB nonstop today, so you connect once. Emirates via Dubai dominates the route with the most weekly connections, followed by Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (often the value pick and a quick southern routing), Qatar Airways via Doha, Etihad via Abu Dhabi and Kenya Airways via Nairobi. South African Airways has signalled a return to Mumbai with a planned nonstop, but it is not yet flying. Compare hubs and total time in the FlightGPT search, as the African routings can be faster than the Gulf detour.
The direct-line distance from Mumbai to Johannesburg is about 6,950 km. With one stop, total journey time ranges from roughly 11 hours on the tightest African connections to 13–18 hours via the Gulf, where the northward detour to Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi adds distance. The African routings (Addis Ababa, Nairobi) are geographically more direct — a ~5–6 hour leg to the East African hub and a ~4-hour hop to Johannesburg. Choose by total elapsed time and layover quality, not just the headline fare.
South Africa's peak is its summer (December–February), overlapping the festive season and Indian winter holidays, when fares are highest; the safari-friendly dry season (May–September) is also popular. The cheaper windows are usually the shoulder months of February–March and October–November. For festive-season travel, book 3–5 months ahead; for shoulder months, 6–12 weeks is generally enough. Mid-week departures and flexible hub choice lower the price. Don't rely on a fixed figure — check live fares in the FlightGPT search before booking.
Compare the African routings (Ethiopian via Addis, Kenya Airways via Nairobi) against the Gulf carriers — Ethiopian in particular is often both cheaper and faster than a Dubai detour. Travel mid-week and avoid the December festive peak. A longer layover usually trims the fare, and some travellers deliberately add a short Nairobi or Addis stop. If you're going on safari, an open-jaw (into Johannesburg, out of Cape Town) can be efficient. Set a fare alert, as prices on this leisure route swing widely.
Mumbai departures use Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 2 (T2). You'll arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, sub-Saharan Africa's busiest airport and the main gateway for safaris and onward flights across the region. At the hubs, Emirates uses Dubai T3, Qatar uses Doha's Hamad International, Etihad uses Abu Dhabi's Terminal A, Ethiopian uses Addis Ababa Bole, and Kenya Airways uses Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta — useful to know for tight connections.
On a 1-stop itinerary your allowance follows the operating carrier and fare. Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Ethiopian and Kenya Airways generally include 25–30 kg checked in economy on this routing — confirm the figure for your ticket. There's no Indian carrier on this route, so check the operating airline's own baggage page when you book. On a single ticket your bags are normally checked through to Johannesburg; verify this and re-check rules if any leg is on a separate ticket.
South Africa's entry rules for Indians changed recently: travellers now need a South African ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), applied for online before travel, for short tourist or business stays of up to 90 days. The ETA system replaced the older sticker-visa process for many Indian visitors and is applied for via the official Department of Home Affairs ETA portal. Because this is a new system, confirm the current requirement, fees and eligibility on the official South African government website before booking, and apply well ahead of departure.
Dubai (DXB) on Emirates offers the most frequent connections and the widest timing choice. Addis Ababa (ADD) on Ethiopian and Nairobi (NBO) on Kenya Airways are the geographically direct African routings — often faster and cheaper than the Gulf. Doha (DOH) on Qatar and Abu Dhabi (AUH) on Etihad are the other premium Gulf options. If you're combining South Africa with East Africa, an Addis or Nairobi routing can double as a stopover. Single-ticket itineraries protect your onward leg if the first flight slips.
Johannesburg is 3h 30m behind Indian time, so jet lag is modest. South Africa shares similar daylight hours with India, which helps. Johannesburg sits at high altitude (about 1,750 m), so take it easy on day one. Use registered taxis or ride-share from O.R. Tambo, and follow standard urban safety precautions. The rand is the local currency; cards are widely accepted. If you're heading on safari, confirm any onward domestic flights and yellow-fever rules if transiting certain African countries.
Johannesburg is South Africa's vibrant economic hub and the gateway to the country's headline experiences: the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, nearby Soweto, and easy access to the Big Five at Kruger National Park and the Pilanesberg. From JNB you can connect onward to Cape Town's Table Mountain, the Garden Route and the winelands. With a deep historical Indian-South African community, Indian food and culture are woven into the city. The mix of wildlife, history and scenery keeps BOM–JNB a popular, bucket-list route.
No. There is currently no nonstop on BOM–JNB. Every itinerary connects once, most often via Dubai, Addis Ababa, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Nairobi, with total journey times from about 11 hours to 18 hours.
Not yet. South African Airways has announced plans to relaunch a Johannesburg–Mumbai nonstop, but it is not operating as of now. Until it starts, all options are 1-stop via Gulf or East African hubs. Check the FlightGPT search for current flights.
Indian travellers now need a South African ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), applied for online before travel, for short tourist or business stays. This new system replaced the older sticker visa for many visitors. Verify current requirements on the official government site.
The East African routings via Addis Ababa (Ethiopian) or Nairobi (Kenya Airways) are usually fastest, from about 11 hours total, because they're geographically more direct than the northward Gulf detour via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi.
Emirates via Dubai has the most frequency and timing choice, while Ethiopian via Addis Ababa is often the best value and faster. Qatar, Etihad and Kenya Airways are strong alternatives. Compare total time and live price.
Johannesburg is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time. South Africa does not observe daylight saving, so the gap stays constant year-round. Jet lag is modest given the moderate difference.
The shoulder months of February–March and October–November are usually cheapest. South Africa's summer (December–February) and the dry safari season (May–September) are peak. Mid-week departures help. Check live fares in the FlightGPT search.
Flights arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), sub-Saharan Africa's busiest airport and the main gateway for safaris and onward regional flights. Mumbai departures use Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Terminal 2 (T2).
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Mumbai to Johannesburg — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Mumbai–Johannesburg prices across ; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Mumbai to Johannesburg at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BOM–JNB fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Mumbai and Johannesburg — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 11h – 18h total (1-stop; no nonstop). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Johannesburg ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai–Johannesburg pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Mumbai Johannesburg fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.