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R12 842 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Etihad Airways
Jun 20
JNB
19h 20m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 26
CMB
13h 55m
1 stop
JNB
R12 842
Etihad Airways
Jun 15
JNB
13h 45m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 28
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 891
Etihad Airways
Jun 20
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 26
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 907
Etihad Airways
Jun 20
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Jun 26
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB
R12 956
Qatar Airways
Sept 11
JNB
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 17
CMB
15h 15m
1 stop
JNB
R13 559
Qatar Airways
Oct 13
JNB
23h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Oct 27
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
JNB
R13 706
Qatar Airways
Sept 19
CPT
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 26
CMB
17h 25m
1 stop
CPT
R13 804
Etihad Airways
Nov 19
JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 23
CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
JNB
R13 967
Qatar Airways
Jul 6
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Jul 30
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 309
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 423
Qatar Airways
Nov 3
CPT
20h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 10
CMB
16h 40m
1 stop
CPT
R14 521
Qatar Airways
Aug 19
JNB
17h 30m
1 stop
CMB
Aug 28
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
JNB
R14 521

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9:45 - 8:35
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CMB
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21:50 - 8:15
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13h 55m
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R12 842Etihad Airways
Sat, Jun 20 - Fri, Jun 26
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16:20 - 8:15
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Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 28
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9:45 - 14:55
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CMB
25h 40m
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16:20 - 8:15
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19h 25m
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R12 907Etihad Airways
Sat, Jun 20 - Fri, Jun 26
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
24h 40m
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Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 15:20
CMB
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JNB
15h 15m
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R13 559Qatar Airways
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
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14:45 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
23h 30m
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Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 8:40
CMB
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JNB
16h 40m
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R13 706Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 9:40
CPT
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CMB
16h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:35 - 17:30
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17h 25m
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R13 804Qatar Airways
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:00
JNB
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CMB
16h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
21h 00m
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R14 309Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 30
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:25
CPT
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CMB
18h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 16:45
CMB
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CPT
24h 00m
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R15 091Emirates
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 18:25
CPT
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CMB
20h 25m
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20:15 - 16:45
CMB
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24h 00m
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R15 238Emirates
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 18:30
CPT
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CMB
19h 00m
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Emirates Logo
22:05 - 16:40
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22h 05m
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R15 287Emirates
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 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 5 June 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R12 842
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

16:20-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R12 891

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

16:20-8:15

1 stop19h 25m

R12 907

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

12:40-16:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

3:35-15:20

1 stop15h 15m

R13 559

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

19:30-8:40

1 stop16h 40m

R13 706

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

13:15-9:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 804

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

12:40-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/7

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R14 309

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 091

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R15 238

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

22:05-16:40

1 stop22h 05m

R15 287

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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 138

Best Round-Trip Price

R12 842

Fastest flight time

16h 40m

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The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 5 days is R7 138 (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 R12 842 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 16h 40m (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 687 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 027 per person with FitsAir
R8 978 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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