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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo from R6 619

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Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 23:30
JNB
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CMB
30h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:15 - 18:35
CMB
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JNB
33h 50m1 stop
R14 324Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 0:10
JNB
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CMB
21h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R14 859Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
26h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:30 - 13:05
CMB
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JNB
24h 05m2 stops
R14 942Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
35h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 310Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 21
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 18:25
JNB
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CMB
25h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 16:35
CMB
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JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R15 761Emirates
Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 11
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:25
JNB
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CMB
16h 35m2 stops
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 10:25
CMB
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JNB
16h 05m1 stop
R15 811Emirates
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 - 12:45
JNB
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CMB
31h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
33h 10m2 stops
R15 945Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 12
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1:35 - 16:15
JNB
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CMB
35h 10m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
34h 30m3 stops
R16 246Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 12
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 23:30
JNB
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CMB
30h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 18:35
CMB
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JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R16 731Singapore Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 18:25
JNB
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CMB
20h 05m2 stops
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20:55 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
34h 30m3 stops
R17 967Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

Emirates flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
Feb 5
JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 30m
2 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 11
CMB2:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 25m
1 stop
JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 761
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Emirates
Feb 5
JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 35m
2 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 12
CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 811
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Emirates
Mar 1
JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m
2 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 20
CMB2:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 221
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Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Feb 5
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 40m
2 stops
CMB0:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 12
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 859
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 5
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 12
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 05m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 942
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 1
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 00m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 21
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 310
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 23 December 2025.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

12:15-18:35

1 stop33h 50m

R14 324

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-0:10

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 859

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

16:30-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

R14 942

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 310

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

2:40-16:35

1 stop17h 25m

R15 761

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

21:50-10:25

1 stop16h 05m

R15 811

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

1:35-12:45

3 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

22:15-3:55

2 stops33h 10m

R15 945

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

1:35-16:15

3 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-3:55

3 stops34h 30m

R16 246

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 731

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-3:55

3 stops34h 30m

R17 967

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 803.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R12 502. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R14 370. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R12 328 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are R17 340 on average. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around R14 201 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R13 070 on momondo.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 24% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (JNB to CMB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

17h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 17h 30m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is about 6684,4 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 17h 30m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R11 803Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 415 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 099Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 686 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R12 674Free CancellationRating
0,0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 944Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 336 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 198Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 442 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 336Free CancellationRating
7,2
916 reviews
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