Flights to Sri Lanka

R13 520 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
Sept 8
JNB
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 24
CMB
15h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 520
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Etihad Airways
Nov 6
JNB
31h 00m
1 stop
CMB
Nov 12
CMB
31h 50m
1 stop
JNB
R13 556
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Qatar Airways
Sept 11
JNB
15h 35m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 29
CMB
15h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 592
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Qatar Airways
Sept 8
JNB
23h 25m
1 stop
CMB
Sept 24
CMB
15h 05m
1 stop
JNB
R13 627
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 11
JNB
34h 50m
3 stops
CMB
Sept 29
CMB
16h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R14 147
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 11
JNB
23h 20m
2 stops
CMB
Sept 29
CMB
16h 30m
2 stops
JNB
R14 379
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 12
JNB
25h 40m
2 stops
CMB
Sept 18
CMB
32h 30m
3 stops
JNB
R14 415
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 12
JNB
26h 45m
3 stops
CMB
Sept 19
CMB
19h 50m
2 stops
JNB
R14 433
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Etihad Airways
Dec 29
JNB
18h 55m
1 stop
CMB
Apr 1
CMB
26h 00m
1 stop
JNB
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 12
JNB
23h 30m
3 stops
CMB
Sept 18
CMB
32h 20m
3 stops
JNB
R15 167
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 11
JNB
22h 00m
3 stops
CMB
Sept 29
CMB
24h 35m
3 stops
JNB
R15 185
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Multiple Airlines
Sept 11
JNB
34h 50m
3 stops
CMB
Sept 28
CMB
32h 20m
3 stops
JNB
R15 311
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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 16:50JNB-CMB
16h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:35 - 16:10CMB-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R13 520Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:20JNB-CMB
31h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
R13 556Etihad Airways
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Thu, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 12
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12:10 - 2:30JNB-CMB
34h 50m3 stops
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21:55 - 10:55CMB-JNB
16h 30m2 stops
R14 147
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 29
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12:10 - 15:00JNB-CMB
23h 20m2 stops
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21:55 - 10:55CMB-JNB
16h 30m2 stops
R14 379
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 20:20JNB-CMB
26h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 13:05CMB-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
R15 364Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 4:55JNB-CMB
26h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:25 - 13:05CMB-JNB
22h 10m2 stops
R15 543Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 3
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 18:30JNB-CMB
19h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 16:15CMB-JNB
16h 50m1 stop
R16 582Emirates
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 18:30JNB-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 20:50CMB-JNB
14h 15m1 stop
R16 636Emirates
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 24
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R21 345Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:30CPT-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
0:45 - 9:25CMB-CPT
36h 10m2 stops
R21 435Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9

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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 30 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

20:25-16:50

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

4:35-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

R13 520

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 556

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

12:10-2:30

3 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

21:55-10:55

2 stops16h 30m

R14 147

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

12:10-15:00

2 stops23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

21:55-10:55

2 stops16h 30m

R14 379

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

14:30-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/1

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 364

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

22:50-4:55

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/9

18:25-13:05

2 stops22h 10m

R15 543

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/9

2:55-16:15

1 stop16h 50m

R16 582

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

10:05-20:50

1 stop14h 15m

R16 636

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R21 345

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R21 435

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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 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

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa
Colombo
Colombo

Cheap Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R8 327

Best Round-Trip Price

R13 520

Fastest flight time

13h 50m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 327 (Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 520 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from South Africa takes 13h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).
December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 3% price increase on average.

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:
R2 907 per person with SriLankan Airlines
R5 610 per person with FitsAir
R6 880 per person with flydubai

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

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.

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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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