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R13 032 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 6/3. 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
Mar 6
JNB
30h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Mar 12
CMB
21h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 032
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Feb 13
JNB
24h 05m
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CMB
Feb 19
CMB
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JNB
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Qatar Airways
Mar 6
JNB
16h 30m
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CMB
Mar 13
CMB
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1 stop
JNB
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Qatar Airways
Feb 13
JNB
24h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 20
CMB
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 19
CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 1
CMB
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 6
JNB
27h 25m
2 stops
CMB
Mar 13
CMB
26h 35m
2 stops
JNB
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Qatar Airways
Jan 20
CPT
27h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 5
CMB
25h 25m
1 stop
CPT
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 8
JNB
21h 15m
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CMB
Dec 15
CMB
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 13
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26h 30m
2 stops
CMB
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CMB
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JNB
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 19
CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 9
CMB
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R15 279
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 10
JNB
26h 20m
2 stops
CMB
Dec 25
CMB
29h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R15 279
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 23
JNB
26h 30m
2 stops
CMB
Dec 16
CMB
31h 10m
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JNB
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13:40 - 23:30JNB-CMB
30h 20m1 stop
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0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
R13 032Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12
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19:55 - 23:30JNB-CMB
24h 05m1 stop
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0:45 - 18:35CMB-JNB
21h 20m1 stop
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Fri, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 19
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 16:30JNB-CMB
16h 30m1 stop
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11:15 - 8:40CMB-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 16:30JNB-CMB
24h 15m1 stop
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11:15 - 8:40CMB-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R13 598Qatar Airways
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Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 15:15JNB-CMB
27h 25m2 stops
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14:00 - 13:05CMB-JNB
26h 35m2 stops
R15 176Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:15JNB-CMB
21h 15m2 stops
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18:40 - 20:10CMB-JNB
29h 00m2 stops
R15 227Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 18:25CPT-CMB
25h 15m2 stops
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2:40 - 16:45CMB-CPT
17h 35m1 stop
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Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:25JNB-CMB
16h 35m2 stops
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2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R16 205Emirates
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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
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16:30 - 8:20CMB-JNB
19h 20m1 stop
R17 337Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 16
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9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
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21:35 - 8:20CMB-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
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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 12 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 032

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 341

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

20:30-16:30

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/3

11:15-8:40

1 stop24h 55m

R13 530

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/2

11:15-8:40

1 stop24h 55m

R13 598

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

8:20-15:15

2 stops27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/3

14:00-13:05

2 stops26h 35m

R15 176

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

14:30-15:15

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 227

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

2:40-16:45

1 stop17h 35m

R16 051

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

22:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

2:40-16:35

1 stop17h 25m

R16 205

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/12

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R17 337

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/12

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R17 422

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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 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 888

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 032

Fastest flight time

21h 10m

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January
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 888 (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 R13 032 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 21h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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January 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:
R3 880 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 740 per person with flydubai
R5 290 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 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 November 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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