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R12 566 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Sri Lanka departing on 27/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Etihad Airways
May 27
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 3
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 566
Etihad Airways
May 31
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 7
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R12 634
Etihad Airways
May 15
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
May 22
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 668
Etihad Airways
May 29
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 5
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 685
Etihad Airways
May 31
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 7
CMB
30h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R12 719
Etihad Airways
May 20
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 2
CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 787
Qatar Airways
Apr 17
JNB
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 25
CMB
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 397
Qatar Airways
May 28
JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 4
CMB
15h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 448
Qatar Airways
Apr 17
JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 25
CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 465
Etihad Airways
May 8
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
May 22
CMB
13h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 584
Qatar Airways
Apr 20
JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB
May 7
CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 635
Etihad Airways
May 1
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
May 9
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 703

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9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R12 566Etihad Airways
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R12 634Etihad Airways
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:15
CMB
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
R12 668Etihad Airways
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R12 685Etihad Airways
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 20:35
JNB
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CMB
31h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 7:10
CMB
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JNB
30h 30m
2 stops
R12 719Etihad Airways
Sun, May 31 - Sun, Jun 7
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:30
CPT
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CMB
16h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
19h 45m
1 stop
R13 177Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R13 397Qatar Airways
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R15 263Emirates
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R15 449Emirates
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R17 705Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22

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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 4 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

4:10-8:20

1 stop31h 40m

R12 566

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R12 634
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

16:20-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R12 668

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

4:10-8:20

1 stop31h 40m

R12 685

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

4:10-7:10

2 stops30h 30m

R12 719

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-15:30

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

19:15-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

R13 177

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/4

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R13 397

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 263

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 449

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-18:30

3 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R17 705

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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 58% 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 292

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 566

Fastest flight time

15h 00m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 292 (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 72 hours is R12 566 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 15h 00m (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 837 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 232 per person with FitsAir
R9 342 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 58% 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 April 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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