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R13 163 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 15/6. 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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Etihad Airways
Jun 15
JNB
19h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 28
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 163
Qatar Airways
Jul 24
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 11
CMB
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 179
Etihad Airways
Jun 15
JNB
13h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 28
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 196
Qatar Airways
Jun 2
JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 9
CMB
19h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 212
Qatar Airways
Jun 1
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 8
CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 362
Qatar Airways
Sept 17
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 9
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 412
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 062
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R14 096
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 27
CMB
27h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 312
Air Seychelles
Aug 30
JNB
10h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 4
CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R14 329
Etihad Airways
Aug 26
JNB
25h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 4
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R14 345
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 27
CMB
27h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R14 362

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13:15 - 9:40
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CMB
16h 55m
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20:20 - 17:30
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24h 40m
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R13 163Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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9:50 - 8:35
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CMB
19h 15m
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16:20 - 8:20
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Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
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CMB
17h 30m
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Qatar Airways Logo
11:25 - 4:00
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JNB
20h 05m
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R13 179Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 40m
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Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
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R13 196Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
18h 25m
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Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 10:30
CMB
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JNB
19h 15m
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R13 212Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
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Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 10:30
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R13 362Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
17h 25m
1 stop
R13 412Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Oct 9
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10
JNB
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CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
Air Seychelles Logo
5:10 - 12:30
CMB
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JNB
10h 50m
1 stop
R14 329Air Seychelles
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
25h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 18:05
CMB
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CPT
18h 40m
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R15 262Emirates
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Oct 9
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
19h 00m
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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 18:05
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CPT
25h 00m
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R15 762Emirates
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 10

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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 20 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

13:15-9:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/7

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 163

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 163

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

12:40-9:40

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

11:25-4:00

1 stop20h 05m

R13 179

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 196

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:50-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

18:45-10:30

1 stop19h 15m

R13 212

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R13 362

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 412
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/9

5:10-12:30

1 stop10h 50m

R14 329

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

2:55-18:05

1 stop18h 40m

R15 262

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

20:35-18:05

2 stops25h 00m

R15 762

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 57% 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 831

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 163

Fastest flight time

16h 15m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 831 (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 163 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 16h 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:
R3 770 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 140 per person with FitsAir
R9 178 per person with Air Arabia

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 57% 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.

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 May 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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