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R12 572 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways
May 13
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
May 23
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 572
Etihad Airways
May 23
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
May 30
CMB
25h 45m
1 stop
JNB
R12 675
Etihad Airways
May 27
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 3
CMB
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R12 709
Etihad Airways
May 3
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
May 12
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 018
Etihad Airways
May 23
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
May 30
CMB
30h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R13 258
Qatar Airways
Apr 13
CPT
16h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 20
CMB
19h 45m
1 stop
CPT
R13 326
Qatar Airways
May 12
JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
May 21
CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 498
Qatar Airways
Apr 20
JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
CMB
May 7
CMB
17h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 549
Qatar Airways
May 26
JNB
17h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 2
CMB
24h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R13 567
Qatar Airways
Apr 12
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
May 12
CMB
23h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 584
Etihad Airways
May 1
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
May 7
CMB
13h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R13 772
Qatar Airways
Apr 19
JNB
16h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 27
CMB
17h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 910

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9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:15
CMB
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
R12 572Etihad Airways
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 23
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:15
CMB
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JNB
25h 45m
1 stop
R12 675Etihad Airways
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R12 709Etihad Airways
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 15:30
CPT
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CMB
16h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
19h 45m
1 stop
R13 326Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
17h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:15 - 16:10
CMB
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JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
R13 498Qatar Airways
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 21
Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 11:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 8:50
CMB
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JNB
17h 05m
1 stop
R13 549Qatar Airways
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, May 7
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
17h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 16:10
CMB
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JNB
24h 25m
1 stop
R13 567Qatar Airways
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R15 385Emirates
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 8:30
CPT
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CMB
15h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R15 676Emirates
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
25h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
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CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R17 151Emirates
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

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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 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

16:20-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R12 572

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

10:00-8:15

1 stop25h 45m

R12 675

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

4:10-8:20

1 stop31h 40m

R12 709

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

19:30-15:30

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

19:15-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

R13 326

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/5

3:15-16:10

1 stop16h 25m

R13 498
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:45-11:00

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

19:15-8:50

1 stop17h 05m

R13 549

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R13 567

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 385

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:15-8:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 676

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R17 151

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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 58% 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 358

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 572

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 358 (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 R12 572 (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:
R3 880 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 291 per person with FitsAir
R9 448 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 58% 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 March 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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