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R13 476 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
Sept 4
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R13 476
Qatar Airways
Sept 6
CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 24
CMB
33h 10m
1 stop
CPT
R13 671
Qatar Airways
Oct 9
CPT
33h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 11
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 704
Air Seychelles
Aug 30
JNB
10h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 11
CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 948
Etihad Airways
Aug 29
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 13
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R14 030
Qatar Airways
Aug 30
JNB
15h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 13
CMB
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 176
Etihad Airways
Nov 5
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 9
CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 486
Etihad Airways
Nov 5
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 9
CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 551
Etihad Airways
Nov 5
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 9
CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 584
Etihad Airways
Nov 5
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 9
CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R14 632
Emirates
Aug 30
JNB
19h 50m
2 stops
CMB
Sept 12
CMB
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R15 024
Emirates
Sept 4
CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Sept 16
CMB
18h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R15 089

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19:30 - 16:50
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CMB
17h 50m
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Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 40m
1 stop
R13 476Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 9:40
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CMB
16h 55m
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Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 10:15
CMB
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CPT
33h 10m
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R13 671Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 24
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 2:05
CPT
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CMB
33h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 10:15
CMB
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CPT
17h 25m
1 stop
R13 704Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10
JNB
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CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
Air Seychelles Logo
5:10 - 12:30
CMB
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JNB
10h 50m
1 stop
R13 948Air Seychelles
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:15
CMB
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JNB
13h 55m
1 stop
R14 030Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 11
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
15h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 05m
1 stop
R14 176Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:20
JNB
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CMB
31h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:30 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
R14 486Etihad Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:30
JNB
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CMB
19h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 20:35
CMB
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JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
R15 024Emirates
Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 12
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 18:05
CMB
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CPT
18h 40m
1 stop
R15 089Emirates
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:00
CPT
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CMB
35h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:10
CMB
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CPT
23h 10m
2 stops
R17 044Ethiopian Air
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

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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 11 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

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 476

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-9:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/9

4:35-10:15

1 stop33h 10m

R13 671

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

13:15-2:05

1 stop33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/10

20:20-10:15

1 stop17h 25m

R13 704
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

5:10-12:30

1 stop10h 50m

R13 948

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R14 030

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

11:25-4:00

1 stop20h 05m

R14 176

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R14 486

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

2:55-20:35

1 stop21h 10m

R15 024

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/9

2:55-18:05

1 stop18h 40m

R15 089

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/10

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/10

18:30-14:10

2 stops23h 10m

R17 044

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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 153

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 476

Fastest flight time

16h 15m

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August
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 153 (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 R13 476 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 16h 15m (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 687 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 632 per person with Air Seychelles
R8 976 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, 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 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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