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R12 669 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Oct 8
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 20
CMB
25h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 669
Etihad Airways
Sept 2
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 20
CMB
25h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 967
Etihad Airways
Sept 13
JNB
31h 20m
2 stops
CMB
Sept 20
CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 645
Qatar Airways
Sept 7
CPT
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 20
CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 662
Qatar Airways
Oct 9
JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 28
CMB
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 662
Qatar Airways
Sept 13
CPT
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 20
CMB
19h 00m
1 stop
CPT
R13 794
Qatar Airways
Sept 14
CPT
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 20
CMB
34h 10m
1 stop
CPT
R13 844
Etihad Airways
Sept 19
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 27
CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 910
Etihad Airways
Oct 28
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 1
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 943
Etihad Airways
Oct 28
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 1
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 976
Etihad Airways
Oct 28
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 1
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 992
Etihad Airways
Oct 28
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 1
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 009

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9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R12 669Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 20
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R12 967Etihad Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 9:00
CPT
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CMB
16h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
16h 25m
1 stop
R13 662Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:15 - 15:35
CMB
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JNB
14h 50m
1 stop
R13 662Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Nov 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:10 - 8:20
CMB
-
JNB
32h 40m
3 stops
R14 588Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 16:40
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
R15 283Emirates
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:05 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
R15 283Emirates
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 6:55
JNB
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CMB
33h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 - 10:15
CMB
-
JNB
30h 55m
1 stop
R16 209Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
26h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05
CMB
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JNB
21h 55m
2 stops
R17 466Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:00
CPT
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CMB
35h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 14:35
CMB
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CPT
23h 25m
2 stops
R17 499Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10

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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 2 August 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R12 669

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R12 967

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-9:00

1 stop16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R13 662
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/11

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R13 662

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

3:10-8:20

3 stops32h 40m

R14 588

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

20:35-16:40

2 stops23h 35m

R15 283

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

22:05-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

R15 283

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

18:00-6:55

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/9

6:50-10:15

1 stop30h 55m

R16 209

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/11

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R17 466

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R17 499

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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.

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 261

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 669

Fastest flight time

34h 40m

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August
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 261 (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 669 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 34h 40m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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August 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 881 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 762 per person with Air Seychelles
R9 111 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 August 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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