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 17h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 16h 40m 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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Multiple Airlines

Mar 18

JNB

30h 55m

2 stops

CMB

Mar 25

CMB

23h 30m

2 stops

JNB

R11 251

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

JNB

23h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 18

CMB

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R12 280

Qatar Airways

Feb 15

JNB

23h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 22

CMB

23h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R12 682

Qatar Airways

May 10

JNB

17h 35m

1 stop

CMB

May 17

CMB

24h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R13 341

Qatar Airways

Mar 16

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 23

CMB

34h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R13 421

Qatar Airways

Mar 18

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 25

CMB

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R13 533

Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

JNB

24h 15m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 18

CMB

36h 45m

2 stops

JNB

R13 694

Multiple Airlines

Mar 18

JNB

28h 25m

3 stops

CMB

Mar 24

CMB

20h 40m

3 stops

JNB

R13 726

Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

CMB

Feb 22

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 080

Multiple Airlines

Feb 15

JNB

33h 30m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 21

CMB

19h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R14 128

Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

JNB

26h 30m

2 stops

CMB

Feb 18

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R14 176

Multiple Airlines

Mar 18

JNB

20h 20m

2 stops

CMB

Mar 24

CMB

20h 40m

3 stops

JNB

R14 192

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12:50 - 23:15

JNB

CMB

30h 55m

2 stops

23:40 - 19:40

CMB

JNB

23h 30m

2 stops

R11 251Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

13:45 - 16:30

JNB

CMB

23h 15m

1 stop

11:15 - 3:55

CMB

JNB

20h 10m

1 stop

R12 280Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

13:45 - 16:30

JNB

CMB

23h 15m

1 stop

19:30 - 15:35

CMB

JNB

23h 35m

1 stop

R12 682Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22

20:40 - 17:45

JNB

CMB

17h 35m

1 stop

19:15 - 16:10

CMB

JNB

24h 25m

1 stop

R13 341Qatar Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

12:35 - 8:45

CPT

CMB

16h 40m

1 stop

10:15 - 17:30

CMB

CPT

34h 45m

1 stop

R13 421Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23

23:00 - 5:00

JNB

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

18:40 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

R14 080Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22

23:00 - 5:00

JNB

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

18:40 - 20:10

CMB

JNB

29h 00m

2 stops

R14 176Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

18:30 - 18:25

CPT

CMB

20h 25m

2 stops

20:15 - 11:40

CMB

CPT

18h 55m

2 stops

R14 932Emirates

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23

16:35 - 5:20

CPT

CMB

33h 15m

1 stop

6:50 - 11:50

CMB

CPT

32h 30m

1 stop

R15 960Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

18:25 - 18:30

CPT

CMB

20h 35m

2 stops

22:05 - 11:30

CMB

CPT

16h 55m

1 stop

R17 953Emirates

Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9

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Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

12:50-23:15

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/3

23:40-19:40

2 stops23h 30m

R11 251

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R12 280

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R12 682

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R13 341

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

12:35-8:45

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/3

10:15-17:30

1 stop34h 45m

R13 421

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 080

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 176

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/3

20:15-11:40

2 stops18h 55m

R14 932

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:35-5:20

1 stop33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

6:50-11:50

1 stop32h 30m

R15 960

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

22:05-11:30

1 stop16h 55m

R17 953

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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 333
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 251
Fastest flight time	19h 20m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 333 (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 R11 251 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 19h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 6% 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:
R1 317 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R2 809 per person with flydubai
R4 008 per person with Etihad Airways

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, 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 February 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.