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R13 614 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
Oct 20
JNB
14h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 27
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 614
Qatar Airways
Sept 7
CPT
16h 15m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R14 233
Qatar Airways
Oct 5
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 21
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R14 444
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 10
CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R14 737
Singapore Airlines
Nov 3
CPT
33h 20m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 10
CMB
36h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R15 161
Emirates
Oct 5
CPT
20h 35m
2 stops
CMB
Oct 22
CMB
23h 30m
1 stop
CPT
R15 193
Qatar Airways
Sept 6
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
16h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R15 210
Qatar Airways
Jul 26
CPT
17h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 1
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R15 242
Qatar Airways
Jul 26
CPT
34h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 2
CMB
27h 15m
1 stop
CPT
R15 258
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
20h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R15 258
Qatar Airways
Sept 24
CPT
24h 05m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 26
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R15 307
Emirates
Nov 3
CPT
18h 55m
2 stops
CMB
Nov 11
CMB
24h 00m
2 stops
CPT
R15 340

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Qatar Airways Logo
14:45 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
14h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 8:40
CMB
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JNB
16h 40m
1 stop
R13 614Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 9:00
CPT
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CMB
16h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
16h 25m
1 stop
R14 233Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
24h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
17h 25m
1 stop
R14 444Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 21
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 19:20
CPT
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CMB
20h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 17:25
CMB
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CPT
17h 30m
1 stop
R14 737Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30
CPT
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CMB
33h 20m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25
CMB
-
CPT
36h 10m
2 stops
R15 161Singapore Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:05 - 18:05
CMB
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CPT
23h 30m
1 stop
R15 193Emirates
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 16:50
CPT
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 17:30
CMB
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CPT
16h 25m
1 stop
R15 210Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 17
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
-
CPT
17h 25m
1 stop
R15 242Qatar Airways
Sun, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 1
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:25
CPT
-
CMB
18h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45
CMB
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CPT
24h 00m
2 stops
R15 340Emirates
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:30
JNB
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CMB
16h 40m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 20:35
CMB
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JNB
27h 50m
2 stops
R15 405Emirates
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

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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 13 June 2026.
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Return

Price

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

14:45-9:00

1 stop14h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

19:30-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R13 614

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-9:00

1 stop16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R14 233

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/10

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R14 444

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

18:55-19:20

1 stop20h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R14 737

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R15 161

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

22:05-18:05

1 stop23h 30m

R15 193

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R15 210

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/8

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R15 242

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

20:00-18:25

2 stops18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R15 340

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

20:15-20:35

2 stops27h 50m

R15 405

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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 735

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 614

Fastest flight time

39h 50m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 735 (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 5 days is R13 614 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 39h 50m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 0% 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 684 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 024 per person with FitsAir
R8 971 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 June 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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