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R13 362 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines
Feb 9
CPT
33h 20m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 23
CMB
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R13 362
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Qatar Airways
Nov 24
JNB
32h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 1
CMB
24h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 448
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Multiple Airlines
Nov 22
JNB
32h 30m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 30
CMB
19h 40m
2 stops
JNB
R13 534
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Qatar Airways
Nov 21
JNB
13h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 1
CMB
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 724
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Singapore Airlines
Feb 10
CPT
33h 20m
2 stops
CMB
Feb 26
CMB
60h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R14 069
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Qatar Airways
Nov 21
JNB
13h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 30
CMB
28h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 276
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Singapore Airlines
Jan 18
JNB
41h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Jan 29
CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 345
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Qatar Airways
Nov 24
JNB
33h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Dec 1
CMB
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB
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Qatar Airways
Feb 9
CPT
24h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 24
CMB
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R14 379
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Qatar Airways
Feb 10
CPT
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Feb 27
CMB
34h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R14 431
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Multiple Airlines
Nov 22
JNB
21h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 30
CMB
28h 25m
3 stops
JNB
R14 448
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Multiple Airlines
Nov 22
JNB
27h 30m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 29
CMB
21h 00m
2 stops
JNB
R14 534
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R13 362Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 1:55JNB-CMB
32h 40m1 stop
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11:15 - 8:40CMB-JNB
24h 55m1 stop
R13 448Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
Qatar Airways Logo
9:25 - 2:45JNB-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 - 3:55CMB-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R13 724Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Mon, Dec 1
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
60h 10m2 stops
R14 069Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
R14 827Etihad Airways
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Sat, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:20JNB-CMB
31h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
R15 086Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 15:15JNB-CMB
21h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 224Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 5:00JNB-CMB
41h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:25 - 3:55CMB-JNB
37h 00m2 stops
R15 448Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Apr 1
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 18:25CPT-CMB
20h 25m2 stops
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21:50 - 11:40CMB-CPT
17h 20m1 stop
R16 086Emirates
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Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 24
Emirates Logo
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R16 362Emirates
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 30

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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 31 October 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R13 362

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

13:45-1:55

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

11:15-8:40

1 stop24h 55m

R13 448

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/11

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R13 724

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops60h 10m

R14 069

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 827

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R15 086

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

14:30-15:15

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/11

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 224

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-3:55

2 stops37h 00m

R15 448

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

21:50-11:40

1 stop17h 20m

R16 086

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

2:40-16:35

1 stop17h 25m

R16 362

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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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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 569

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 362

Fastest flight time

15h 10m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 569 (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 362 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 15h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December 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 901 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 319 per person with FitsAir
R5 657 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 October 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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