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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo from R8 997

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Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 16:50CPT-CMB
24h 20m1 stop
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19:30 - 17:25CMB-CPT
25h 25m1 stop
R13 982Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
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13:00 - 16:50CPT-CMB
24h 20m1 stop
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3:25 - 17:25CMB-CPT
17h 30m1 stop
R13 999Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 30
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14:35 - 4:55CPT-CMB
34h 50m2 stops
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21:50 - 14:35CMB-CPT
20h 15m2 stops
R15 840Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 20
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13:50 - 5:00CPT-CMB
35h 40m2 stops
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21:35 - 14:35CMB-CPT
20h 30m2 stops
R15 997Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
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14:35 - 5:00CPT-CMB
34h 55m2 stops
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16:40 - 14:35CMB-CPT
25h 25m2 stops
R16 066Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:00CPT-CMB
35h 40m2 stops
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18:40 - 13:45CMB-CPT
22h 35m2 stops
R16 083Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 6 - Thu, Jan 22
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13:50 - 15:25CPT-CMB
22h 05m2 stops
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21:50 - 14:35CMB-CPT
20h 15m2 stops
R17 403
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 11
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13:00 - 20:50CPT-CMB
28h 20m2 stops
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3:30 - 22:35CMB-CPT
46h 35m3 stops
R17 751
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Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 8
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 8:35CPT-CMB
16h 00m1 stop
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2:55 - 16:50CMB-CPT
17h 25m1 stop
R18 671Emirates
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 19
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10:40 - 10:45CPT-CMB
20h 35m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R19 766Singapore Airlines
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Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town to Colombo

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Singapore Airlines
Jan 5
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
33h 20m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jan 18
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 40m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R19 766
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Singapore Airlines
Sept 16
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sept 29
CMB0:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
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Singapore Airlines
Sept 23
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 8
CMB0:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R23 048
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Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Colombo

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Qatar Airways
Oct 24
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 31
CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
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Qatar Airways
Oct 24
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 30
CMB3:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
R13 999
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Qatar Airways
Oct 24
CPT7:00Cape Town Intl
22h 30m
2 stops
CMB9:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 31
CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
CPT17:25Cape Town Intl
R17 178
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
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Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

13:00-16:50

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/10

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R13 982

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/10

13:00-16:50

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 999

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

14:35-4:55

2 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/10

21:50-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

R15 840

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

21:35-14:35

2 stops20h 30m

R15 997

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

16:40-14:35

2 stops25h 25m

R16 066

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/1

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/1

18:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

R16 083

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

13:50-15:25

2 stops22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

21:50-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

R17 403

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/9

13:00-20:50

2 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

3:30-22:35

3 stops46h 35m

R17 751

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/10

13:05-8:35

1 stop16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/10

2:55-16:50

1 stop17h 25m

R18 671

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/1

10:40-10:45

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R19 766

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cape Town to Colombo

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Colombo?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 634. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of November, then departing from Cape Town during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R14 017.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo?

The cheapest day to depart from Cape Town to Colombo is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R13 302. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Cape Town because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R15 240.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Colombo is in the morning. Flights from Cape Town to Colombo during this time can be as low as R13 533. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Colombo is in the afternoon when prices are around R14 980.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around R15 716 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Cape Town for as low as R14 538 on momondo.

Cheap Cape Town to Colombo flight deals and tips

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  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Colombo by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cape Town Intl to Colombo is 7880,6 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 16h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Colombo.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 734Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 624 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R12 994Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 365 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 706Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 334 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R16 029Free CancellationRating
7,2
861 reviews
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