Cheap flights from South Africa to Colombo from R7 569

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10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R13 362Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
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13:45 - 1:55JNB-CMB
32h 40m1 stop
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11:15 - 8:40CMB-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R13 448Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
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9:25 - 2:45JNB-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
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10:15 - 3:55CMB-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R13 724Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
60h 10m2 stops
R14 069Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 26
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9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
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4:00 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
R14 827Etihad Airways
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Sat, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 28
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9:50 - 20:20JNB-CMB
31h 00m1 stop
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9:50 - 8:20CMB-JNB
26h 00m1 stop
R15 086Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 30
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14:30 - 15:15JNB-CMB
21h 15m2 stops
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18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 224Ethiopian Air
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14:30 - 5:00JNB-CMB
35h 00m2 stops
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13:45 - 13:05CMB-JNB
26h 50m2 stops
R15 448Ethiopian Air
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18:30 - 18:25CPT-CMB
20h 25m2 stops
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21:50 - 11:40CMB-CPT
17h 20m1 stop
R16 086Emirates
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18:50 - 15:55JNB-CMB
17h 35m1 stop
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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 24
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 40m
1 stop
CMB1:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 1
CMB11:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 448
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Qatar Airways
Nov 21
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m
1 stop
CMB2:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 1
CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 724
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Qatar Airways
Nov 8
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 15
CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 931
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Etihad Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Nov 22
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 55m
1 stop
CMB8:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 28
CMB4:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 827
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Etihad Airways
Nov 24
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 30
CMB9:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 086
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Etihad Airways
Nov 24
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 28
CMB4:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 431
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Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R13 362

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

13:45-1:55

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

11:15-8:40

1 stop24h 55m

R13 448

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R13 724

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops60h 10m

R14 069

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 827

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

9:50-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R15 086

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

14:30-15:15

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/11

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 224

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

13:45-13:05

2 stops26h 50m

R15 448

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R16 086

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

18:50-15:55

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/1

20:15-16:35

2 stops23h 50m

R16 362

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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 May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 172.

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 South Africa is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R12 896. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around R14 823. 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 South Africa in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R12 717 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 887 on average. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from South Africa 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 South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around R14 587 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 South Africa for as low as R13 603 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

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Best airlines flying from South Africa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R12 175Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 389 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 273Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 661 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R13 074Free CancellationRating
0,0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 351Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 284 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 443Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 395 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 044Free CancellationRating
7,2
884 reviews
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