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Cheap flights from South Africa to Colombo from R6 681

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Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 9:40
CPT
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CMB
16h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 40m
1 stop
R13 163Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R13 163Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:40
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
R13 179Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R13 196Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
18h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 10:30
CMB
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JNB
19h 15m
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R13 212Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 10:30
CMB
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JNB
17h 40m
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R13 362Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 23:35
JNB
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CMB
23h 40m
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Singapore Airlines Logo
0:50 - 19:20
CMB
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JNB
22h 00m
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R14 079Singapore Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Aug 10
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10
JNB
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CMB
10h 50m
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Air Seychelles Logo
5:10 - 12:30
CMB
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JNB
10h 50m
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R14 329Air Seychelles
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
25h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 18:05
CMB
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CPT
18h 40m
1 stop
R15 262Emirates
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Oct 9
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
19h 00m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 18:05
CMB
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CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
R15 762Emirates
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 10

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Colombo flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jul 21
CPT13:15Cape Town Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB9:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jul 28
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 40m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R13 163
Qatar Airways
Jul 24
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB9:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Aug 11
CMB11:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 179
Qatar Airways
Jun 2
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 25m
1 stop
CMB17:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jun 9
CMB18:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 212

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Colombo

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Colombo flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 28
CPT13:50Cape Town Intl
21h 35m
2 stops
CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sept 2
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 00m
2 stops
CPT13:00Cape Town Intl
R17 378
Ethiopian Air
Jun 28
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m
2 stops
CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jul 11
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 10m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 711
Ethiopian Air
Jun 28
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 55m
2 stops
CMB14:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jul 11
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 55m
2 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 728

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 20 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

13:15-9:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/7

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 163

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 163

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

12:40-9:40

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

11:25-4:00

1 stop20h 05m

R13 179

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 196

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:50-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

18:45-10:30

1 stop19h 15m

R13 212

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R13 362

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

20:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

0:50-19:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 079
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/9

5:10-12:30

1 stop10h 50m

R14 329

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

2:55-18:05

1 stop18h 40m

R15 262

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

20:35-18:05

2 stops25h 00m

R15 762

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Colombo

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 764. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of September, then departing from South Africa during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R10 630.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around R14 344 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 South Africa for as low as R13 279 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Colombo flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

16h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Colombo takes 16h 25m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Colombo.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Colombo

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

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa 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 South Africa to Colombo.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Colombo

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Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R12 284Free CancellationRating
8,2
1 519 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 630Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 729 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R12 645Free CancellationRating
0,0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 881Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 438 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 291Free CancellationRating
7,2
999 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R14 912Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 574 reviews
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It is quick and easy to find South Africa to Colombo flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Colombo that suits you.

Can I find flights from South Africa to Colombo with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Colombo from South Africa on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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