R3 287+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMB — JNB
Apr 5 — Apr 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

Etihad Airways

Good round-trip deal

R2 718 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 054 or less
On average, Etihad Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of R3 003).
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Mon 16/318:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/323:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R11 546
Wed 15/413:50
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops33h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/422:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R11 612
Thu 16/418:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/422:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops21h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3R11 678
Mon 20/418:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/48:20
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops41h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R11 728
Wed 18/323:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/31:35
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3R11 777
Thu 9/418:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 15/422:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R11 827
Mon 20/418:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 25/422:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R11 843
Fri 17/413:50
CMB
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JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/422:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R11 975
Mon 20/418:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/422:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3R12 025
Tue 17/318:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/323:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R12 173

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

R11 546

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

R11 612

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/4

13:50-20:10

2 stops33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

R11 612

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

22:50-1:05

2 stops22h 45m

R12 207

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

20:35-13:05

3 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

14:30-18:30

3 stops24h 30m

R12 867

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/4

20:35-13:05

3 stops20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

14:30-18:30

3 stops24h 30m

R13 396

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

8:20-0:10

2 stops36h 20m

R13 412

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-8:45

1 stop16h 30m

R13 974
Fastest return journey

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

9:50-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

R18 714
Cheapest one-way

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

4:45-13:05

3 stops35h 50m

R6 558

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What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Doha (369 flights per day), Dubai (186 flights per day) and Malé (124 flights per day).

Chennai
Chennai
From R1 571
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R2 198
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R11 128
Bangalore
Bangalore
From R2 231

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Chennai, with prices starting at R1 571. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai
Chennai
From R1 571
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From R2 198
Bangalore
Bangalore
From R2 231

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Dubai, Chennai. While Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as R1 571 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 096 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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