How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Sri Lanka depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 16h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 16h 40m on average. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka.

R7 428 Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025/26

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Flights to Colombo

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 28

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 8

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R12 508

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Etihad Airways

Jan 28

JNB

30h 55m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 10

CMB

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R13 791

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Singapore Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

30h 20m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 26

CMB

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R13 907

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Etihad Airways

Jan 28

JNB

30h 55m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 5

CMB

31h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R14 124

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Qatar Airways

Mar 2

CPT

24h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 20

CMB

16h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R14 207

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Qatar Airways

Mar 2

CPT

24h 25m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 23

CMB

26h 45m

1 stop

CPT

R14 407

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Singapore Airlines

Jan 29

CPT

33h 20m

2 stops

CMB

Feb 19

CMB

36h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R14 473

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Qatar Airways

Jan 29

CPT

16h 40m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 20

CMB

33h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R15 290

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Emirates

Mar 2

CPT

15h 10m

1 stop

CMB

Mar 20

CMB

24h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R15 489

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Emirates

Mar 2

CPT

20h 25m

2 stops

CMB

Mar 20

CMB

18h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R15 539

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Etihad Airways

Jan 28

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

CMB

Feb 6

CMB

31h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R15 639

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Emirates

Mar 12

JNB

16h 35m

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CMB

Mar 27

CMB

17h 40m

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JNB

R15 706

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19:55 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

24h 05m1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R12 508Singapore Airlines

Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 8

9:50 - 8:15

JNB

CMB

18h 55m1 stop

4:00 - 8:20

CMB

JNB

31h 50m1 stop

R13 791Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11

13:40 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

30h 20m1 stop

0:45 - 18:35

CMB

JNB

21h 20m1 stop

R13 907Singapore Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26

9:50 - 20:15

JNB

CMB

30h 55m1 stop

4:00 - 8:20

CMB

JNB

31h 50m1 stop

R14 124Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 5

12:35 - 16:30

CPT

CMB

24h 25m1 stop

4:15 - 17:25

CMB

CPT

16h 40m1 stop

R14 207Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 20

12:35 - 16:30

CPT

CMB

24h 25m1 stop

11:15 - 10:30

CMB

CPT

26h 45m1 stop

R14 407Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 23

10:40 - 23:30

CPT

CMB

33h 20m2 stops

0:45 - 9:25

CMB

CPT

36h 10m2 stops

R14 473Singapore Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 19

13:40 - 8:20

CPT

CMB

15h 10m1 stop

20:15 - 16:45

CMB

CPT

24h 00m2 stops

R15 489Emirates

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 20

18:30 - 18:25

CPT

CMB

20h 25m2 stops

20:15 - 11:40

CMB

CPT

18h 55m2 stops

R15 539Emirates

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 20

13:40 - 23:30

JNB

CMB

30h 20m1 stop

16:00 - 15:50

CMB

JNB

27h 20m2 stops

R17 138Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 27

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R12 508

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 791

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 907

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/2

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 124

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

4:15-17:25

1 stop16h 40m

R14 207

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/3

11:15-10:30

1 stop26h 45m

R14 407

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R14 473

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

13:40-8:20

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R15 489

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

20:15-11:40

2 stops18h 55m

R15 539

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/3

16:00-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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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 59% 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.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R7 428
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 508
Fastest flight time	24h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 428 (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 508 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 24h 25m (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 5% 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 768 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R4 604 per person with flydubai
R5 138 per person with FitsAir

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 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, 97% of momondo travellers booking flights to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Flying to Sri Lanka on a Wednesday or Monday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka is on a Saturday.

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 December 2025, 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.