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Cheap flights from South Africa to Colombo from R6 571

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Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 16:50JNB-CMB
23h 25m1 stop
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20:20 - 16:10CMB-JNB
23h 20m1 stop
R13 950Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:30JNB-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
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21:35 - 8:20CMB-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R14 248Etihad Airways
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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 29
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9:50 - 16:50JNB-CMB
27h 30m2 stops
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3:25 - 8:20CMB-JNB
32h 25m2 stops
R14 828
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:35JNB-CMB
24h 15m1 stop
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0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R15 057Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 20:20JNB-CMB
26h 20m2 stops
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18:25 - 3:55CMB-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
R15 584Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Apr 1
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14:15 - 15:00JNB-CMB
21h 15m2 stops
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16:00 - 13:15CMB-JNB
24h 45m2 stops
R15 619
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 15:25JNB-CMB
27h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 636Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 28
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 8:35JNB-CMB
19h 00m1 stop
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20:15 - 16:35CMB-JNB
23h 50m2 stops
R16 515Emirates
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 28
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 16:50JNB-CMB
18h 10m1 stop
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10:05 - 16:15CMB-JNB
33h 40m1 stop
R16 691Emirates
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 13
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R22 225Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Colombo

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Colombo flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Dec 29
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m
2 stops
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 1
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 584
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 1
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m
2 stops
CMB15:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 28
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 636
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 19
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
34h 50m
2 stops
CMB4:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sept 27
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 35m
2 stops
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R15 970
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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
Oct 15
JNB13:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 25m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 22
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 950
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Qatar Airways
Oct 18
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Oct 29
CMB20:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 480
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Qatar Airways
Dec 7
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m
1 stop
CMB2:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 13
CMB4:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 40m
1 stop
JNB15:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 376
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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 6 September 2025.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

13:55-16:50

1 stop23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

20:20-16:10

1 stop23h 20m

R13 950

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R14 248

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

9:50-16:50

2 stops27h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

3:25-8:20

2 stops32h 25m

R14 828

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 057

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

14:30-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-3:55

2 stops37h 00m

R15 584

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

14:15-15:00

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/10

16:00-13:15

2 stops24h 45m

R15 619

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

8:20-15:25

2 stops27h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 636

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

10:05-8:35

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

20:15-16:35

2 stops23h 50m

R16 515

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

19:10-16:50

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/10

10:05-16:15

1 stop33h 40m

R16 691

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R22 225

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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, May 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 R13 300. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of May, then departing from South Africa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 335.

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 R13 142. 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 R15 105.

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 959. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Colombo is in the afternoon when prices are around R18 227.

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 809 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 651 on momondo.

Cheap South Africa to Colombo flight deals and tips

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    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 R12 356Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 361 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 416Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 623 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R13 199Free CancellationRating
5,0
2 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 363Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 321 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 616Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 244 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 381Free CancellationRating
7,2
855 reviews
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