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R12 997 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 4/6. 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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Qatar Airways
Jun 4
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 11
CMB
20h 20m
1 stop
CPT
R12 997
Etihad Airways
Jun 28
JNB
31h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Jul 11
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 128
Qatar Airways
Jul 24
JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 11
CMB
16h 10m
1 stop
JNB
R13 145
Qatar Airways
Jul 23
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 11
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 178
Etihad Airways
Jul 24
JNB
13h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 11
CMB
25h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 194
Qatar Airways
May 8
JNB
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB
May 15
CMB
22h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 260
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 27
CMB
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 325
Etihad Airways
Jul 25
JNB
13h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 11
CMB
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB
R13 342
Qatar Airways
May 19
JNB
17h 40m
1 stop
CMB
May 29
CMB
18h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 358
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 457
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 539
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R13 555

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Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 13:10
CMB
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CPT
20h 20m
1 stop
R12 997Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:35
JNB
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CMB
31h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R13 128Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 9:00
CMB
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JNB
16h 10m
1 stop
R13 145Qatar Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:40
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00
CMB
-
JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
R13 178Qatar Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
25h 50m
1 stop
R13 194Etihad Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:50 - 4:00
CMB
-
JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
R13 260Qatar Airways
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 15:20
CMB
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JNB
15h 15m
1 stop
R13 325Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
25h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 18:05
CMB
-
CPT
18h 40m
1 stop
R14 753Emirates
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:30
CMB
-
CPT
18h 25m
2 stops
R14 868Emirates
Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 29
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 8:30
CPT
-
CMB
15h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 16:40
CMB
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CPT
23h 35m
2 stops
R14 966Emirates
Thu, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 11

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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 22 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

20:20-13:10

1 stop20h 20m

R12 997

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-20:35

1 stop31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 128

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

20:20-9:00

1 stop16h 10m

R13 145

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

12:40-9:40

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 178

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R13 194

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

8:50-4:00

1 stop22h 40m

R13 260
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

3:35-15:20

1 stop15h 15m

R13 325

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

2:55-18:05

1 stop18h 40m

R14 753

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R14 868

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-8:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

20:35-16:40

2 stops23h 35m

R14 966

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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

R6 137

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 997

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 137 (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 997 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 17h 50m (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 713 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 062 per person with FitsAir
R9 040 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 April 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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