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R14 750+ Cheap flights to Colombo

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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fev 11 — fev 181
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Flights to Colombo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 fevereiro 2025.

Return from

R15 531

One-way from

R22 562

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 541
20/2-26/2
  • 20/2-26/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 498 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 115 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 fevereiro 2025.

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1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines
sex 12/120:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/2R14 750
qui 20/220:00JNB - CMB
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
qua 26/28:10CMB - JNB
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R15 531
qui 20/213:20JNB - CMB
1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways
qua 26/210:15CMB - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R15 699
seg 1/1210:00JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways
sáb 13/1218:50CMB - JNB
2 stops41h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/2R18 154
qui 27/218:50JNB - CMB
2 stops20h 05mEmirates
qua 9/420:35CMB - JNB
2 stops27h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/2R20 088
seg 1/1216:50JNB - CMB
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
sex 12/123:25CMB - JNB
2 stops26h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 5/2R23 771
qua 19/219:35JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 45mLufthansa
sex 28/210:05CMB - JNB
3 stops26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2R28 663
qui 20/220:00JNB - CMB
2 stops40h 10mMalaysia Airlines
sex 28/27:35CMB - JNB
3 stops33h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/2R34 206

Find flights to Colombo within your budget

Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 6 fevereiro 2025.

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 20/2

20:00-7:10

3 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 26/2

8:10-16:00

3 stops35h 20m

R15 531

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 20/2

13:20-16:30

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 26/2

10:15-15:35

1 stop32h 50m

R15 699

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 27/2

14:00-23:30

1 stop30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ter 8/4

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R17 856

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 27/2

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 9/4

20:35-20:50

2 stops27h 45m

R20 088

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 19/2

19:35-8:50

2 stops33h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 28/2

10:05-9:30

3 stops26h 55m

R28 663

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qui 20/2

20:00-15:40

2 stops40h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 28/2

7:35-13:10

3 stops33h 05m

R34 206

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/2

21:45-15:00

3 stops37h 45m

R22 562

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ter 18/2

13:50-4:05

1 stop10h 45m

R34 727

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom 16/2

11:05-23:30

1 stop32h 55m

R40 065

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

qua 19/2

13:45-23:30

1 stop30h 15m

R45 738

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Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo takes 14 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 6 fevereiro 2025.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost R1 622, while return flights cost around R4 023.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R292, however they can be found for as little as R216.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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