Cheap flights from Cape Town to Mumbai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $708
IndiGo, Qatar Airways 1 stop 34 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is currently $708
Cheapest one-way flight $478
IndiGo, Qatar Airways 1 stop 16 hr Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is currently $478
Last-minute weekend getaway $903
IndiGo, Qatar Airways 1 stop 28 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Mumbai is currently $903
Cheapest business class flights $1,967
Kenya Airways 1 stop 32 hr Sat, May 23 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is currently $1,967
Fastest flight 13 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Cape Town to Mumbai takes 13 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Mumbai is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $590–770
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $900–1,150

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Mumbai

  • Emirates
    from $844
    Typical price: $820–1,650
    40 weekly connecting flights
    CPT - BOM Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $871
    Typical price: $750–1,300
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CPT - BOM Every day
  • Singapore Airlines
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CPT - BOM Every day
  • KLM
    from $1,403
    Typical price: $1,350–3,050
    13 weekly connecting flights
    CPT - BOM Every day
  • Kenya Airways
    from $828
    Typical price: $680–1,500
    12 weekly connecting flights
    CPT - BOM Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,468
    Typical price: $1,350–2,750
    11 weekly connecting flights
    CPT - BOM Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Mumbai

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM)
    Mumbai India 48 min 9 mi
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI)
    Navi Mumbai India 50 min 16 mi
  • Pune International Airport (PNQ)
    Pune India 3 hr 25 min 75 mi
  • Nashik International Airport (ISK)
    Nashik India 3 hr 55 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Mumbai

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Mumbai are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $590 to $770.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo, Qatar Airways from $708. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo, Qatar Airways from $478.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $844, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $871, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $1,403, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $828, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $1,468, flying from May 11 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Mumbai starts at $708 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $478 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.
13 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Mumbai.
Mumbai has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather. Although a year-round destination, peak travel periods include May–Jun, just before the torrential Jun–Sep monsoon rains. Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug/Sep, dates vary) celebrates the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh and has huge processions. Dec–Jan, also a popular time to visit, is dry, with warm days and mild evenings. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (Feb) brings visual arts, music, dance, literature and more to various points around the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Mumbai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to Mumbai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to Mumbai.

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 40 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Mumbai are:
  • Ethiopian offers 21 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 15 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .
  • KLM offers 13 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .
  • Kenya Airways offers 12 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .
  • Lufthansa offers 11 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Mumbai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo, Qatar Airways from $708. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo, Qatar Airways from $478.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $844, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $871, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $1,403, flying from May 11 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $828, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Cape Town to Mumbai is $1,468, flying from May 11 to May 27.
No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Mumbai.
  • There are 40 Emirates connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Lufthansa connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Mumbai at price $903 is offered by IndiGo, Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Mumbai.
  • There are 40 Emirates connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 13 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 12 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 11 Lufthansa connecting flights from Cape Town to Mumbai per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Mumbai.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Mumbai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Mumbai start at $1,967 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, Jun 8 with Kenya Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Mumbai start at $708 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.
To book business class trips from Cape Town to Mumbai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and Mumbai starts at $903 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with IndiGo, Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Mumbai at price $903 is offered by IndiGo, Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Mumbai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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