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Cheap flights from South Africa to Colombo from R10 228

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12:35 - 9:45CPT-CMB
17h 40m1 stop
4:55 - 17:15CMB-CPT
15h 50m1 stop
R14 290Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 25 - Fri, Apr 25
12:35 - 9:45CPT-CMB
17h 40m1 stop
3:35 - 17:15CMB-CPT
17h 10m1 stop
R15 187Qatar Airways
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Tue, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 24
18:25 - 21:55CPT-CMB
24h 00m1 stop
10:30 - 11:40CMB-CPT
28h 40m2 stops
R15 461Emirates
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
19:10 - 16:30CPT-CMB
17h 50m1 stop
13:55 - 21:40CMB-CPT
35h 15m3 stops
R17 327
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
0:50 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 05m2 stops
R18 078Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 24
12:35 - 19:55CPT-CMB
27h 50m3 stops
13:55 - 21:40CMB-CPT
35h 15m3 stops
R18 169
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
13:40 - 18:25CPT-CMB
25h 15m2 stops
2:45 - 16:45CMB-CPT
17h 30m1 stop
R18 444Emirates
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Fri, Feb 21 - Fri, Mar 14
13:45 - 23:30JNB-CMB
30h 15m1 stop
0:45 - 6:10CMB-JNB
32h 55m1 stop
R18 773Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 27
8:20 - 5:00JNB-CMB
41h 10m2 stops
18:40 - 13:10CMB-JNB
46h 00m2 stops
R20 218Ethiopian Air
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8:20 - 5:00JNB-CMB
41h 10m2 stops
18:40 - 13:10CMB-JNB
46h 00m2 stops
R20 346Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 12
9:20 - 2:55CPT-CMB
38h 05m2 stops
R10 228Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 19
19:10 - 16:30CPT-CMB
17h 50m1 stop
R10 521Qatar Airways
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Wed, Mar 19
9:20 - 18:25CPT-CMB
29h 35m3 stops
R13 997Emirates
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23:00 - 5:00JNB-CMB
50h 30m2 stops
18:40 - 20:00CMB-JNB
52h 50m2 stops
R21 664Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 10
10:10 - 8:50JNB-CMB
67h 10m2 stops
10:05 - 9:30CMB-JNB
50h 55m3 stops
R31 215Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 10
18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
44h 05m2 stops
9:55 - 20:50CMB-JNB
14h 25m1 stop
R42 834Emirates
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Tue, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 10
18:50 - 8:25JNB-CMB
34h 05m1 stop
2:45 - 20:50CMB-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
R43 108Emirates
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Tue, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 9
22:20 - 18:25JNB-CMB
16h 35m2 stops
2:45 - 20:25CMB-JNB
21h 10m3 stops
R81 130Emirates
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22:20 - 22:00JNB-CMB
20h 10m1 stop
2:45 - 20:25CMB-JNB
21h 10m3 stops
R92 126Emirates
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Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Colombo

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Ethiopian Air
Jan 6
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 10m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jan 12
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
46h 00m
2 stops
JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 6
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
41h 10m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jan 12
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
46h 00m
2 stops
JNB13:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 346
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 24
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 30m
2 stops
CMB5:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Jan 10
CMB18:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
52h 50m
2 stops
JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 664
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RwandAir flights from South Africa to Colombo

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RwandAir
Feb 19
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 50m
2 stops
CMB16:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 28
CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 20m
2 stops
JNB2:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R29 422
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RwandAir
Feb 18
JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
50h 05m
2 stops
CMB8:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Feb 28
CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
46h 20m
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JNB14:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R30 666
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Colombo

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Colombo. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R13 137. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of February, then departing from South Africa during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R13 156.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Colombo is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R13 686. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R15 731.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Colombo is in the evening. Flights from South Africa to Colombo during this time can be as low as R13 496. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Colombo is in the afternoon when prices are around R18 982.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo?

The best time to book a flight to Colombo from South Africa is 40 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R14 952. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Colombo outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from South Africa to Colombo for R236 694.

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Best price found

R10 228

Fastest flight time

15h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Colombo

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Colombo from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R10 228. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 290.
The fastest flight from South Africa to Colombo takes 15h 15m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Colombo. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cape Town Intl Airport - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Colombo: Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Colombo?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Colombo.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from South Africa to Colombo

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom R12 162Free CancellationRating
8,1
1 330 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R12 620Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 395 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R12 727Free CancellationRating
7,5
3 790 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R15 824Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 207 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R19 664Free CancellationRating
7,2
779 reviews
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