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R11 800 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
Mar 4
JNB
24h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Mar 11
CMB
21h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R11 800
Qatar Airways
Apr 30
JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
May 7
CMB
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R12 798
Qatar Airways
Apr 16
CPT
25h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 30
CMB
26h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 120
Qatar Airways
Apr 1
JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 13
CMB
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 184
Qatar Airways
Apr 6
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 12
CMB
17h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R13 635
Multiple Airlines
Mar 4
JNB
33h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Mar 11
CMB
22h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R13 651
Ethiopian Air
Apr 1
JNB
26h 40m
2 stops
CMB
Apr 13
CMB
29h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R13 716
Qatar Airways
Apr 13
CPT
18h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 29
CMB
26h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R13 796
Ethiopian Air
Apr 13
CPT
35h 40m
2 stops
CMB
Apr 29
CMB
23h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R14 166
Ethiopian Air
Apr 6
CPT
27h 15m
2 stops
CMB
Apr 13
CMB
23h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R14 247
Ethiopian Air
Apr 30
JNB
27h 05m
2 stops
CMB
May 7
CMB
29h 10m
2 stops
JNB
R14 247
Ethiopian Air
Apr 16
CPT
27h 15m
2 stops
CMB
Apr 30
CMB
22h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R14 295

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:45 - 16:30
JNB
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CMB
24h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 - 3:55
CMB
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JNB
21h 10m
1 stop
R11 800Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
17h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:30 - 8:50
CMB
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JNB
23h 50m
1 stop
R12 798Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 17:45
CPT
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CMB
25h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:30 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
26h 30m
1 stop
R13 120Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:45 - 1:55
JNB
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CMB
33h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 - 3:55
CMB
-
JNB
22h 10m
2 stops
R13 651Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 5:00
JNB
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CMB
26h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 20:10
CMB
-
JNB
29h 10m
2 stops
R13 716Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 5:00
CPT
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CMB
35h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:30 - 14:35
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
R14 167Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
-
JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R14 505Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
-
JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R14 537Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
23h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 20:10
CMB
-
JNB
29h 10m
2 stops
R14 585Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 21:55
CPT
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CMB
23h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 16:45
CMB
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CPT
17h 35m
1 stop
R14 988Emirates
Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21

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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 21 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R11 800

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

12:30-8:50

1 stop23h 50m

R12 798

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-17:45

1 stop25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

12:30-11:30

1 stop26h 30m

R13 120

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-1:55

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

9:15-3:55

2 stops22h 10m

R13 651

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R13 716

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/4

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R14 166

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 505

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 537

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R14 585

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

18:30-21:55

1 stop23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

2:40-16:45

1 stop17h 35m

R14 988

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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 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.

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 067

Best Round-Trip Price

R11 800

Fastest flight time

25h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 067 (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 R11 800 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 25h 15m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 1% 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 319 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R2 813 per person with flydubai
R4 966 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.

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.

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