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R12 917 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Sept 17
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 22
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 917
Qatar Airways
Oct 2
JNB
15h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 22
CMB
26h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 144
Etihad Airways
Sept 7
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 11
CMB
13h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 176
Qatar Airways
Sept 13
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 26
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 484
Etihad Airways
Sept 19
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 27
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 500
Air Seychelles
Sept 20
JNB
10h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 25
CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 548
Qatar Airways
Sept 4
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 24
CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R13 565
Qatar Airways
Feb 3
CPT
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 24
CMB
17h 10m
1 stop
CPT
R13 581
Etihad Airways
Oct 26
JNB
13h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 29
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 662
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 29
CMB
14h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 678
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 31
CMB
24h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 726
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 30
CMB
23h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 791

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 917Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 9:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 144Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 20:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R13 176Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 484Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 26
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Air Seychelles Logo
5:10 - 12:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
R13 548Air Seychelles
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 3:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 25m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sharjah Muscat Seeb
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 40m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 309Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 9:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 - 13:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 40m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R14 503Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 31
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 18:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 18:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 682Emirates
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 22:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 00m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R14 682Emirates
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
60h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 070Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 23

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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 16 August 2026.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

4:10-8:20

1 stop31h 40m

R12 917

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

10:30-9:10

1 stop26h 10m

R13 144

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R13 176

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 484
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/9

5:10-12:30

1 stop10h 50m

R13 548

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

20:55-3:50

3 stops27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

5:20-13:30

3 stops35h 40m

R14 309

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

5:20-13:30

3 stops35h 40m

R14 503

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/2

21:50-18:00

1 stop23h 40m

R14 682

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

18:25-22:10

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R14 682

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops60h 10m

R15 070

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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 55% 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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Colombo
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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 511

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 917

Fastest flight time

33h 20m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 511 (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 917 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 33h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 3% 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 798 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 575 per person with Air Seychelles
R8 917 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 55% 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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