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R12 755 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Sept 2
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 9
CMB
25h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 755
Qatar Airways
Sept 4
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R13 545
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
CPT
27h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 10
CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 644
Qatar Airways
Sept 4
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R13 693
Etihad Airways
Sept 7
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 9
CMB
31h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 710
Qatar Airways
Sept 2
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 8
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 808
Etihad Airways
Nov 16
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 18
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 808
Etihad Airways
Sept 5
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 11
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 891
Etihad Airways
Nov 16
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 18
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 940
Etihad Airways
Nov 16
JNB
18h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 18
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 957
Emirates
Sept 4
CPT
19h 00m
2 stops
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
23h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R15 010
Emirates
Sept 2
CPT
29h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 9
CMB
18h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R15 125

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9:45 - 20:35
JNB
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CMB
31h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R12 755Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 40m
1 stop
R13 545Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:20
CPT
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CMB
27h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 17:25
CMB
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CPT
17h 30m
1 stop
R13 644Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
24h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 40m
1 stop
R13 693Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:10
JNB
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CMB
18h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
R13 808Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
17h 25m
1 stop
R13 808Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
19h 00m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 16:40
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
R15 010Emirates
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 22:10
CPT
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CMB
29h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R15 125Emirates
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
26h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 10m
2 stops
R16 722Ethiopian Air
Sat, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 16
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 1:55
JNB
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CMB
28h 40m
2 stops
RwandAir Logo
19:30 - 13:25
CMB
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JNB
21h 25m
2 stops
R16 952RwandAir
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

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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 22 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R12 755

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 545

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

12:35-19:20

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 644

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 693

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 808
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 808

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

20:35-16:40

2 stops23h 35m

R15 010

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/9

13:15-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 125

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/8

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R16 722

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:45-1:55

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

19:30-13:25

2 stops21h 25m

R16 952

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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

R7 702

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 755

Fastest flight time

18h 45m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 702 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best return flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 755 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 18h 45m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 2% 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 724 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 719 per person with Air Seychelles
R9 067 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, 97% 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 July 2026, there are 8 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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