How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Sri Lanka depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 24h 05m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 18h 20m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

R6 795 Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 10

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 16

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R12 523

Ethiopian Air

Feb 10

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

CMB

Feb 17

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 641

Ethiopian Air

Jun 28

JNB

32h 45m

2 stops

CMB

Jul 11

CMB

22h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R14 871

Ethiopian Air

Jan 24

CPT

21h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Jan 25

CMB

19h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R14 887

Multiple Airlines

Feb 10

JNB

26h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 17

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 953

Ethiopian Air

Jun 5

CPT

35h 40m

2 stops

CMB

Jun 9

CMB

23h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R15 232

Ethiopian Air

Apr 30

JNB

27h 05m

2 stops

CMB

Sept 30

CMB

33h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R15 232

Qatar Airways

Apr 30

JNB

16h 45m

1 stop

CMB

Sept 30

CMB

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R15 297

Etihad Airways

Jun 28

JNB

25h 35m

1 stop

CMB

Jul 11

CMB

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R15 396

Turkish Airlines

Jun 5

CPT

33h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Jun 9

CMB

32h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R15 691

Ethiopian Air

Jun 28

JNB

36h 35m

2 stops

CMB

Jul 11

CMB

22h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R16 299

Singapore Airlines

Jun 28

JNB

54h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Jul 10

CMB

21h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R16 545

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19:55 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

24h 05m

1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m

1 stop

R12 523Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 16

23:00 - 5:00

JNB

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

18:40 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

R14 641Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

8:20 - 20:35

JNB

CMB

32h 45m

2 stops

18:30 - 13:05

CMB

JNB

22h 05m

2 stops

R14 871Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11

13:50 - 15:15

CPT

CMB

21h 55m

2 stops

21:30 - 13:45

CMB

CPT

19h 45m

2 stops

R14 887Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 25

13:45 - 19:20

JNB

CMB

26h 05m

1 stop

18:40 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

R14 953Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

14:45 - 11:00

JNB

CMB

16h 45m

1 stop

4:35 - 15:20

CMB

JNB

14h 15m

1 stop

R15 297Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, Sep 30

9:50 - 14:55

JNB

CMB

25h 35m

1 stop

16:20 - 8:20

CMB

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

R15 396Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11

18:30 - 18:25

CPT

CMB

20h 25m

2 stops

21:50 - 16:45

CMB

CPT

22h 25m

1 stop

R17 316Emirates

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 25

13:40 - 8:20

CPT

CMB

15h 10m

1 stop

21:50 - 11:40

CMB

CPT

17h 20m

1 stop

R17 809Emirates

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 25

13:45 - 10:45

JNB

CMB

17h 30m

1 stop

4:10 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

19h 30m

2 stops

R18 465Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, Sep 30

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R12 523

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 641

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

8:20-20:35

2 stops32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

R14 871

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

13:50-15:15

2 stops21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/1

21:30-13:45

2 stops19h 45m

R14 887

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

13:45-19:20

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 953

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:45-11:00

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

4:35-15:20

1 stop14h 15m

R15 297

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R15 396

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/1

21:50-16:45

1 stop22h 25m

R17 316

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

13:40-8:20

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/1

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R17 809

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

13:45-10:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

4:10-20:10

2 stops19h 30m

R18 465

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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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 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.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 795
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 523
Fastest flight time	24h 25m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 795 (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 523 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 24h 25m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 7% 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 714 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 537 per person with flydubai
R5 063 per person with FitsAir

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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, 96% 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 January 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.