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R12 872 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Etihad Airways
Oct 1
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 18
CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R12 872
Etihad Airways
Oct 1
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 14
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 098
Qatar Airways
Sept 6
CPT
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 19
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 307
Etihad Airways
Oct 15
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 31
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 307
Qatar Airways
Sept 6
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 12
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 372
Etihad Airways
Oct 14
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 29
CMB
14h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 613
Etihad Airways
Sept 19
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 25
CMB
31h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 630
Air Seychelles
Oct 18
JNB
10h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 30
CMB
11h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 678
Etihad Airways
Oct 28
JNB
25h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 1
CMB
25h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 694
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 31
CMB
23h 35m
1 stop
JNB
R13 791
Qatar Airways
Oct 16
JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 1
CMB
24h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 936
Etihad Airways
Aug 31
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 13
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R14 065

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 824Etihad Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R12 872Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 9:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 307Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 19
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R13 372Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Air Seychelles Logo
5:00 - 12:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 00m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
R13 678Air Seychelles
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 16:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 387Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 4:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
Air Seychelles Logo
5:10 - 12:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 50m1 stop Victoria Seychelles Intl
R14 451Air Seychelles
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 20:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 - 8:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 30m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R14 645Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 18
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 20:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
R14 854Emirates
Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 12
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 18:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 16:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 10m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
R14 854Emirates
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 13

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R12 824

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R12 872

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-9:00

1 stop16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 307

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 372

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

5:00-12:30

1 stop11h 00m

R13 678

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

5:20-8:20

3 stops30h 30m

R14 387
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

13:50-4:10

1 stop10h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/9

5:10-12:30

1 stop10h 50m

R14 451

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:55-20:35

2 stops20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

5:20-8:20

3 stops30h 30m

R14 645

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

2:55-20:35

1 stop21h 10m

R14 854

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

20:35-16:15

2 stops23h 10m

R14 854

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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 56% 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 540

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 824

Fastest flight time

34h 55m

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December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 540 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The best return flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R12 824 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 34h 55m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 2% 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 781 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R8 535 per person with Air Seychelles
R8 875 per person with Air Arabia

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 56% 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 August 2026, there are 8 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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