Flights to Sri Lanka

R13 995 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
Sept 20
JNB
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 26
CMB
16h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 995
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Etihad Airways
Nov 24
JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 7
CMB
14h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R14 331
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Etihad Airways
Sept 20
JNB
19h 10m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 28
CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 684
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Multiple Airlines
Dec 2
JNB
26h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 9
CMB
19h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R15 107
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Multiple Airlines
Oct 24
JNB
15h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 31
CMB
31h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R15 125
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 3
JNB
26h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Oct 10
CMB
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R15 248
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Qatar Airways
Sept 15
CPT
24h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 29
CMB
27h 50m
1 stop
CPT
R15 354
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Qatar Airways
Oct 3
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 10
CMB
16h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 566
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 2
JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
CMB
Dec 9
CMB
21h 55m
2 stops
JNB
R15 584
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 24
JNB
26h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Oct 31
CMB
26h 05m
2 stops
JNB
R15 601
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Qatar Airways
Oct 3
JNB
23h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 10
CMB
16h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R15 707
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Qatar Airways
Oct 3
JNB
15h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 9
CMB
33h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R15 743
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 9:40JNB-CMB
16h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 16:10CMB-JNB
16h 05m1 stop
R13 995Qatar Airways
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Sat, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:15JNB-CMB
25h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:35 - 8:20CMB-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R14 331Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:30JNB-CMB
19h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:20CMB-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R14 684Etihad Airways
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 28
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20:20 - 1:55JNB-CMB
26h 05m1 stop
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21:35 - 13:05CMB-JNB
19h 00m2 stops
R15 107
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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13:55 - 9:00JNB-CMB
15h 35m1 stop
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16:40 - 20:10CMB-JNB
31h 00m2 stops
R15 125
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 4:55JNB-CMB
26h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:50 - 20:10CMB-JNB
25h 50m2 stops
R15 248Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 5:00JNB-CMB
26h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 584Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:30JNB-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 20:35CMB-JNB
21h 25m1 stop
R16 378Emirates
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Fri, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 30
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 20:35CMB-JNB
21h 25m1 stop
R16 396Emirates
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 8
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:35CPT-CMB
33h 25m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:50 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 05m2 stops
R20 278Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6

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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 20 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

13:55-9:40

1 stop16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/9

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R13 995

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-15:15

1 stop25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R14 331

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R14 684

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

20:20-1:55

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

21:35-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

R15 107

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

13:55-9:00

1 stop15h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/10

16:40-20:10

2 stops31h 00m

R15 125

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

22:50-4:55

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/10

21:50-20:10

2 stops25h 50m

R15 248

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 584

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

2:40-20:35

1 stop21h 25m

R16 378

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/12

2:40-20:35

1 stop21h 25m

R16 396

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

10:40-23:35

2 stops33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/10

0:50-9:25

2 stops36h 05m

R20 278

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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 59% 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

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa
Colombo
Colombo

Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 848

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 995

Fastest flight time

10h 30m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 848 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 995 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 10h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 3% 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:
R1 430 per person with Etihad Airways
R2 865 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 444 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.

How many operators does momondo search 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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