Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R8 214

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Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:30JNB-CMB
16h 40m1 stop
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19:30 - 8:40CMB-JNB
16h 40m1 stop
R13 695Qatar Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
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9:25 - 2:45JNB-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
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11:15 - 8:40CMB-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R14 383Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:15JNB-CMB
21h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10CMB-JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 475Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 20:20JNB-CMB
26h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10CMB-JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 511Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:30JNB-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
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21:50 - 8:20CMB-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R15 581Etihad Airways
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 28
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
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2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R16 357Emirates
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 29
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
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2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R16 410Emirates
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Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 16
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9:50 - 15:25JNB-CMB
26h 05m1 stop
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4:05 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R16 921Etihad Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 16
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19:50 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 10m1 stop
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0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R17 732Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9
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10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R22 385Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Sri Lanka flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 20
JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 40m
1 stop
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 29
CMB3:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 30m
1 stop
JNB15:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 695
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Qatar Airways
Nov 28
JNB9:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 50m
1 stop
CMB2:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 15
CMB11:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 383
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Qatar Airways
Sept 6
JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sept 13
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 057
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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Ethiopian Air
Nov 20
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 15m
2 stops
CMB15:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Nov 30
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 475
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 28
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 20m
2 stops
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Dec 15
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 511
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 29
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 00m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Apr 1
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 15m
2 stops
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 669
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka 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 1 September 2025.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

20:20-16:30

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

19:30-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R13 695

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

11:15-8:40

1 stop24h 55m

R14 383

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

14:30-15:15

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 475

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

14:30-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 511

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R15 581

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

2:40-16:35

1 stop17h 25m

R16 357

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

2:40-16:35

1 stop17h 25m

R16 410

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

9:50-15:25

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

4:05-8:20

1 stop31h 45m

R16 921

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

19:50-23:30

1 stop24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R17 732

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 385

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 343. The month of February is another great option to travel to Sri Lanka, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R13 378.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Sri Lanka. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R13 184. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R15 154. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Sri Lanka.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that the cheapest South Africa to Sri Lanka flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Sri Lanka in the evening for as low as R13 001. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around R18 286. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sri Lanka?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sri Lanka from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sri Lanka for around R14 857 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sri Lanka from South Africa for as low as R13 695 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Sri Lanka flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Sri Lanka flight.

Cheap South Africa to Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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There are no direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Sri Lanka.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    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 Sri Lanka.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R12 396Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 354 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 432Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 615 reviews
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Air SeychellesPriceFrom R13 241Free CancellationRating
5,0
2 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R13 314Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 318 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 681Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 241 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 459Free CancellationRating
7,2
851 reviews
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