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R12 841 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways
Jun 20
JNB
13h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 26
CMB
25h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 841
Qatar Airways
Jul 14
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Jul 21
CMB
17h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R13 553
Etihad Airways
Oct 29
JNB
13h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 5
CMB
14h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 909
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 168
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 201
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 217
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
CPT
27h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 11
CMB
24h 05m
1 stop
CPT
R14 460
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 541
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 573
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 10
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R14 670
Emirates
Nov 3
CPT
18h 55m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 10
CMB
18h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R15 108
Emirates
Nov 3
CPT
22h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 11
CMB
18h 55m
2 stops
CPT
R15 124

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9:50 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R12 841Etihad Airways
sab, giu 20 - ven, giu 26
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 9:00
CMB
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JNB
17h 45m
1 stop
R13 553Qatar Airways
mar, lug 14 - mar, lug 21
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 2:50
JNB
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CMB
13h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
14h 15m
1 stop
R13 909Etihad Airways
gio, ott 29 - gio, nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
R14 168Qatar Airways
mer, ago 19 - ven, ago 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
R14 201Qatar Airways
mer, ago 19 - ven, ago 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:40
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
21h 00m
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R14 217Qatar Airways
mer, ago 19 - ven, ago 28
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:20
CPT
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CMB
27h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:50 - 17:25
CMB
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CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
R14 460Qatar Airways
mar, nov 3 - mer, nov 11
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:25
CPT
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CMB
18h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 18:00
CMB
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CPT
18h 50m
1 stop
R15 108Emirates
mar, nov 3 - mar, nov 10
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 21:55
CPT
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CMB
22h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 11:40
CMB
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CPT
18h 55m
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R15 124Emirates
mar, nov 3 - mer, nov 11
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 18:25
CPT
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CMB
20h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45
CMB
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CPT
24h 00m
2 stops
R15 140Emirates
mar, nov 3 - mer, nov 11

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Locate flights to Sri Lanka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 31 maggio 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sab 20/6

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 26/6

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R12 841

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar 14/7

12:40-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar 21/7

18:45-9:00

1 stop17h 45m

R13 553
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

gio 29/10

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 5/11

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R13 909

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 19/8

12:40-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 28/8

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R14 168

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 19/8

12:40-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 28/8

11:25-4:00

1 stop20h 05m

R14 201

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mer 19/8

12:40-9:40

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 28/8

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R14 217

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mar 3/11

12:35-19:20

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 11/11

20:50-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

R14 460

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mar 3/11

20:00-18:25

2 stops18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar 10/11

2:40-18:00

1 stop18h 50m

R15 108

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mar 3/11

20:00-21:55

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 11/11

20:15-11:40

2 stops18h 55m

R15 124

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mar 3/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 11/11

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R15 140

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Sri Lanka

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Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 801

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 841

Fastest flight time

17h 40m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 801 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 841 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 17h 40m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 1% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Sri Lanka are:
R3 664 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 995 per person with FitsAir
R8 920 per person with Air Arabia

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Sri Lanka, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport, which services Colombo and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 98% of momondo travellers booking flights to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sri Lanka?

As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights to Sri Lanka.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sri Lanka?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sri Lanka.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sri Lanka can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sri Lanka. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sri Lanka?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Sri Lanka. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Sri Lanka with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sri Lanka?

Once all potential Sri Lanka flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Sri Lanka right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Sri Lanka and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.

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