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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo from R5 927

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:30 - 15:50
CMB
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JNB
30h 50m
1 stop
R11 743Qatar Airways
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
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12:45 - 16:30
JNB
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CMB
24h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R11 997Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:35
JNB
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CMB
24h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:35
CMB
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JNB
34h 20m
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R12 569Singapore Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
22h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 15:50
CMB
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JNB
14h 45m
1 stop
R12 601Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 16:10
CMB
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JNB
24h 25m
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R12 696Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, May 7
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:35
JNB
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CMB
48h 15m
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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:35
CMB
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JNB
34h 20m
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R13 014Singapore Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 27
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 19:20
JNB
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CMB
27h 05m
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Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
21h 00m
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R13 252Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 17:45
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CMB
23h 30m
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Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 16:10
CMB
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JNB
24h 25m
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R13 268Qatar Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, May 6
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 16:30
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CMB
24h 15m
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Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 15:50
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JNB
14h 45m
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R13 332Qatar Airways
Thu, Mar 26 - Wed, Apr 8
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14:45 - 17:45
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23h 30m
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19:15 - 16:10
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24h 25m
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R13 395Qatar Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, May 6

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 24
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
2 stops
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
May 6
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 10m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 888
Ethiopian Air
Mar 27
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 4
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 05m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 126
Ethiopian Air
Mar 11
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 18
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 174

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

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Qatar Airways
Apr 10
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 17
CMB12:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 743
Qatar Airways
Mar 11
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m
1 stop
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 18
CMB11:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 997
Qatar Airways
Mar 6
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 30m
1 stop
CMB3:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 21
CMB11:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 379

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 26 February 2026.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

12:40-16:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/4

12:30-15:50

1 stop30h 50m

R11 743

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R11 997

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

11:45-18:35

1 stop34h 20m

R12 569

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

14:55-16:50

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

4:35-15:50

1 stop14h 45m

R12 601

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:45-11:00

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R12 696

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/8

19:50-23:35

1 stop48h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

11:45-18:35

1 stop34h 20m

R13 014

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-19:20

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 252

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R13 268

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/4

4:35-15:50

1 stop14h 45m

R13 332

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R13 395

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R12 204. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of May, then departing from Johannesburg during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 347.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around R13 463 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 Johannesburg for as low as R12 474 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

15h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Colombo takes 15h 30m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Colombo.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Colombo by plane?

    There are 6685,7 km between Johannesburg and Colombo. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Colombo?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Colombo.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo

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Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R11 412Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 463 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R11 814Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 746 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R12 050Free CancellationRating
0,0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 293Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 420 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 629Free CancellationRating
7,2
962 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 509Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 534 reviews
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