Flights to Sri Lanka

R13 041 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines
Jan 26
JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 1
CMB
21h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 041
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 27
JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 2
CMB
21h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 214
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Qatar Airways
Jan 27
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 3
CMB
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 543
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Qatar Airways
Jan 26
JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 2
CMB
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 595
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Multiple Airlines
Jan 26
JNB
28h 45m
3 stops
CMB
Feb 2
CMB
34h 40m
3 stops
JNB
R13 682
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Qatar Airways
Feb 15
CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 22
CMB
26h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R13 838
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Multiple Airlines
Jan 26
JNB
23h 55m
3 stops
CMB
Feb 2
CMB
24h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R14 080
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 11
CPT
27h 00m
2 stops
CMB
Jan 27
CMB
24h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R15 206
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 27
JNB
21h 40m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 3
CMB
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R15 223
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 26
JNB
26h 30m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 2
CMB
24h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R15 240
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 29
JNB
41h 10m
2 stops
CMB
Apr 1
CMB
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R15 570
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 29
JNB
26h 30m
2 stops
CMB
Apr 1
CMB
33h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R15 587
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 05m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R13 041Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 05m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R13 214Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 2
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 19:20JNB-CMB
19h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 - 3:55CMB-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R13 543Qatar Airways
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 1:55JNB-CMB
25h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 - 3:55CMB-JNB
20h 10m1 stop
R13 595Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 2:50JNB-CMB
13h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:20CMB-JNB
26h 00m1 stop
R14 167Etihad Airways
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Sat, Apr 4 - Fri, Apr 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:30JNB-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:05 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R14 548Etihad Airways
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Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 20:20CPT-CMB
27h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:30 - 13:45CMB-CPT
24h 45m2 stops
R15 206Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:00CPT-CMB
35h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
16:30 - 13:45CMB-CPT
24h 45m2 stops
R15 673Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 18:25CPT-CMB
20h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
9:55 - 11:40CMB-CPT
29h 15m1 stop
R16 210Emirates
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Emirates Logo
7:00 - 16:20PLZ-CMB
29h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 18:20CMB-PLZ
25h 35m3 stops
R23 952Emirates
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

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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 24 November 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 041

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 214

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

20:30-19:20

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/2

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R13 543

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

20:30-1:55

1 stop25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R13 595

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R14 167

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

4:05-8:20

1 stop31h 45m

R14 548

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

13:50-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

16:30-13:45

2 stops24h 45m

R15 206

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

16:30-13:45

2 stops24h 45m

R15 673

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

9:55-11:40

1 stop29h 15m

R16 210

Port ElizabethColombo

PLZ - CMB

PLZCMB

Port Elizabeth

Thu 5/3

7:00-16:20

2 stops29h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/3

20:15-18:20

3 stops25h 35m

R23 952

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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 60% 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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Colombo

Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R7 672

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 041

Fastest flight time

18h 15m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 672 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 041 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 18h 15m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 7% price increase on average.

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 918 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 787 per person with flydubai
R5 343 per person with FitsAir

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

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

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Flying to Sri Lanka on a Wednesday or Monday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka is on a Saturday.

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

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka are updated daily.

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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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