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R13 863 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines
May 13
CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
CMB
May 27
CMB
49h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R13 863
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Singapore Airlines
Feb 11
CPT
33h 20m
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CMB
Feb 17
CMB
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CPT
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Qatar Airways
Feb 11
CPT
24h 25m
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CMB
Feb 18
CMB
24h 10m
1 stop
CPT
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Qatar Airways
Jan 13
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Jan 17
CMB
23h 35m
1 stop
JNB
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Qatar Airways
Jan 26
CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 25
CMB
34h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R14 684
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Qatar Airways
Jan 19
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Jan 26
CMB
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB
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Qatar Airways
May 13
CPT
18h 30m
1 stop
CMB
May 27
CMB
18h 45m
1 stop
CPT
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 26
CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 24
CMB
60h 10m
2 stops
CPT
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Turkish Airlines
May 11
CPT
33h 15m
1 stop
CMB
May 26
CMB
32h 30m
1 stop
CPT
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 13
JNB
21h 40m
2 stops
CMB
Jan 17
CMB
21h 55m
2 stops
JNB
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 19
JNB
32h 25m
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Jan 26
CMB
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB
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CPT
33h 15m
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30
CPT
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CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25
CMB
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CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R14 030Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
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12:35 - 16:30
CPT
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CMB
24h 25m1 stop
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20:50 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
24h 10m1 stop
R14 433Qatar Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 9:45
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:35
CMB
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JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R14 433Qatar Airways
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 16:30
JNB
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CMB
23h 15m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R14 768Qatar Airways
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 0:10
JNB
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CMB
21h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05
CMB
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JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 103Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 20:15
JNB
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CMB
32h 25m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 120Ethiopian Air
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
35h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10
CMB
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JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 355Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 21
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25
JNB
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CMB
20h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
9:55 - 20:35
CMB
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JNB
14h 10m1 stop
R15 707Emirates
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:45
JNB
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CMB
16h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 20:35
CMB
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JNB
27h 50m2 stops
R15 740Emirates
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:40 - 23:30
JNB
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CMB
30h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 18:35
CMB
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JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R16 779Singapore Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 20

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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 22 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R14 030

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

20:50-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

R14 433

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R14 433

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R14 768

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

23:00-0:10

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 103

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

8:20-20:15

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 120

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 355

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

9:55-20:35

1 stop14h 10m

R15 707

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

22:20-18:45

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

20:15-20:35

2 stops27h 50m

R15 740

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R16 779

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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 728

Best Round-Trip Price

R14 030

Fastest flight time

20h 35m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 728 (Cape Town Intl 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 R14 030 (Cape Town Intl 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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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 5% 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 793 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 633 per person with flydubai
R5 171 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 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.

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.

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?

As of December 2025, 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.

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