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 16h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 18h 05m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 13

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 19

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R12 672

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 2

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 8

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R12 721

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Air Seychelles

Feb 15

JNB

10h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 19

CMB

11h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R12 835

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 15

JNB

30h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 19

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R12 966

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 7

JNB

17h 35m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 20

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 097

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Qatar Airways

Feb 8

CPT

18h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 14

CMB

17h 30m

1 stop

CPT

R13 178

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Qatar Airways

Jan 28

JNB

17h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 7

CMB

14h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R13 375

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Singapore Airlines

Feb 2

JNB

22h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 5

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 424

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 26

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Jan 29

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 473

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Qatar Airways

Apr 12

CPT

18h 45m

1 stop

CMB

Apr 30

CMB

19h 15m

1 stop

CPT

R13 767

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 19

JNB

24h 55m

3 stops

CMB

Feb 25

CMB

20h 40m

3 stops

JNB

R14 192

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Qatar Airways

Feb 1

JNB

17h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 7

CMB

21h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R14 307

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19:55 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

24h 05m1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R12 672Singapore Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 19

19:55 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

24h 05m1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R12 721Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8

13:50 - 3:50

JNB

CMB

10h 30m1 stop

4:50 - 12:30

CMB

JNB

11h 10m1 stop

R12 835Air Seychelles

Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

13:40 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

30h 20m1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R12 966Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19

13:40 - 10:45

JNB

CMB

17h 35m1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R13 097Singapore Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 20

18:55 - 16:30

CPT

CMB

18h 05m1 stop

3:25 - 17:25

CMB

CPT

17h 30m1 stop

R13 178Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 14

12:45 - 9:45

JNB

CMB

17h 30m1 stop

4:15 - 15:35

CMB

JNB

14h 50m1 stop

R13 375Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 7

13:50 - 5:00

CPT

CMB

35h 40m2 stops

18:40 - 13:45

CMB

CPT

22h 35m2 stops

R14 617Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

13:50 - 14:55

CPT

CMB

21h 35m2 stops

21:50 - 14:35

CMB

CPT

20h 15m2 stops

R14 781Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 30

18:30 - 18:25

CPT

CMB

20h 25m2 stops

21:50 - 11:40

CMB

CPT

17h 20m1 stop

R15 337Emirates

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R12 672

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R12 721

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

4:50-12:30

1 stop11h 10m

R12 835

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R12 966

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

13:40-10:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 097

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:55-16:30

1 stop18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 178

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R13 375

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

18:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

R14 617

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

13:50-14:55

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

21:50-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

R14 781

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R15 337

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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 557
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 672
Fastest flight time	20h 35m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 557 (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 672 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 20h 35m (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 699 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 519 per person with flydubai
R5 044 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.