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R13 440 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Sri Lanka departing on 29/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Singapore Airlines
Oct 29
JNB
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 4
CMB
21h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 440
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Qatar Airways
Oct 29
JNB
13h 50m
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CMB
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CMB
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JNB
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Nov 7
JNB
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Nov 14
CMB
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1 stop
JNB
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Nov 7
JNB
26h 20m
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CMB
Nov 14
CMB
23h 55m
2 stops
JNB
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Oct 29
JNB
26h 35m
3 stops
CMB
Nov 4
CMB
32h 25m
3 stops
JNB
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Oct 29
JNB
26h 35m
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CMB
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JNB
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Oct 29
JNB
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CMB
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Nov 7
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 14
CMB
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JNB
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 29
JNB
32h 30m
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CMB
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CMB
19h 00m
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 17
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Dec 29
CMB
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2 stops
JNB
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 29
JNB
35h 00m
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CMB
Apr 1
CMB
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JNB
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Nov 6
JNB
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Nov 14
CMB
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Singapore Airlines Logo
19:55 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 05m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R13 440Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 2:45JNB-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
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20:50 - 15:35CMB-JNB
22h 15m1 stop
R13 684Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 2:45JNB-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:35CMB-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R13 736Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 20:20JNB-CMB
32h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:35 - 13:05CMB-JNB
19h 00m2 stops
R15 403Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 20:20JNB-CMB
26h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 420Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
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16:40 - 8:20CMB-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
R15 854Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 8:35JNB-CMB
30h 45m1 stop
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10:05 - 20:50CMB-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R16 427Emirates
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
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2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R16 462Emirates
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Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 13
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:35JNB-CMB
31h 15m1 stop
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10:05 - 8:20CMB-JNB
25h 45m1 stop
R17 469Etihad Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 10m1 stop
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0:50 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 15m1 stop
R18 216Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Mar 31

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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 18 September 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

Wed 29/10

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/11

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 440

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/11

20:50-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R13 684

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/11

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R13 736

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

8:20-20:20

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/11

21:35-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

R15 403

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

14:30-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/12

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 420

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

16:40-8:20

1 stop19h 10m

R15 854

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

22:20-8:35

1 stop30h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

10:05-20:50

1 stop14h 15m

R16 427

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

2:40-16:35

1 stop17h 25m

R16 462

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

9:50-20:35

1 stop31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

10:05-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R17 469

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

19:50-23:30

1 stop24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R18 216

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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 60% 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 658

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 440

Fastest flight time

17h 40m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 658 (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 R13 440 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 17h 40m (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:
R2 871 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 357 per person with FitsAir
R6 672 per person with flydubai

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 60% 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, 98% 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 September 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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