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Airlines
3×
Per week
$604
From (live)
via EY
8.5h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Mumbai (BOM)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
7 521 km
Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
↑ up 7%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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🇮🇳Air India
AI
- Frequency
- 3× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
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Flights Johannesburg -> Mumbai (JNB-BOM) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Mumbai connects South Africa with India’s financial capital, with around 3 flights a week. The route carries business travellers, the large community of Indian origin in South Africa visiting family, and connecting passengers. Block time is around eight and a half hours.
Airlines on this route
Air India operates JNB-BOM, flying a full-service widebody direct to Mumbai with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. The direct service spares travellers a connection on a long sector often flown by family groups.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Air India (AI) | 25 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — JNB-BOM
JNB-BOM fares climb around the Indian wedding season, the Diwali holidays and the December period. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, six to nine weeks usually secures a workable economy fare in USD.
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About Mumbai
Mumbai is India’s financial and entertainment capital, a coastal megacity on the Arabian Sea. For travellers from Johannesburg — including the long-established South African community of Indian origin — it is a family-visit and business destination, and a gateway into western India.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Mumbai? Direct JNB-BOM flights are operated by Air India. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-BOM flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 8.5 hours. The JNB-BOM route runs roughly 3 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-BOM flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $700-1,600 USD band. Business inbound and India-Africa corridors reward 6-10 weeks of lead time.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-BOM? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Mumbai? Mumbai uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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