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Cheap flights from South Africa to Colombo from R7 728

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30
CPT
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CMB
33h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25
CMB
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CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R14 030Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 16:30
CPT
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CMB
24h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:50 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 10m1 stop
R14 433Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 9:45
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:35
CMB
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JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R14 433Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 16:30
CPT
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CMB
18h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:15 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
16h 45m1 stop
R14 684Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 15
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 16:30
JNB
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CMB
23h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R14 768Qatar Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 0:10
JNB
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CMB
21h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05
CMB
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JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 103Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 20:15
JNB
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CMB
32h 25m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 120Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25
JNB
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CMB
20h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
9:55 - 20:35
CMB
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JNB
14h 10m1 stop
R15 707Emirates
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
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22:20 - 18:45
JNB
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CMB
16h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 20:35
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27h 50m2 stops
R15 740Emirates
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
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13:40 - 23:30
JNB
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CMB
30h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 18:35
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JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R16 779Singapore Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 20

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Colombo

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on South Africa to Colombo flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Feb 11
CPT10:40Cape Town Intl
33h 20m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 17
CMB0:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT9:25Cape Town Intl
R14 030
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Singapore Airlines
Mar 1
JNB13:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 20m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 20
CMB0:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 779
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Singapore Airlines
Dec 29
JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mar 31
CMB0:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 612
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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Colombo

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Colombo flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 11
CPT12:35Cape Town Intl
24h 25m
1 stop
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 18
CMB20:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 10m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R14 433
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Qatar Airways
Feb 1
CPT18:55Cape Town Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 15
CMB4:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
CPT17:30Cape Town Intl
R14 684
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Qatar Airways
Jan 19
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jan 26
CMB10:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 768
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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 21 December 2025.
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Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R14 030

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

20:50-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

R14 433

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R14 433

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

18:55-16:30

1 stop18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

4:15-17:30

1 stop16h 45m

R14 684

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R14 768

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

23:00-0:10

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 103

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

8:20-20:15

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 120

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

9:55-20:35

1 stop14h 10m

R15 707

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

22:20-18:45

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

20:15-20:35

2 stops27h 50m

R15 740

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 779

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, February 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 R12 773. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 840.

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

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Colombo is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R12 538. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R14 412.

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 evening. Flights from South Africa to Colombo during this time can be as low as R12 364. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Colombo is in the afternoon when prices are around R17 390.

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 243 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 108 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

16h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Colombo takes 16h 40m
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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  • 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R11 837Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 414 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 134Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 685 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R12 711Free CancellationRating
0,0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 982Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 337 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 237Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 439 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 378Free CancellationRating
7,2
914 reviews
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