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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 098

CPT — CMB
Oct 1 — Oct 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Thu 1/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Fri 16/104:35 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 30/8R13 340
Mon 5/1013:15 -
1 stop16h 15m
Thu 29/103:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 30/8R13 389
Mon 16/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Tue 24/1119:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 29/8R13 485
Mon 5/1020:00 -
1 stop17h 20m
Fri 30/1020:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 30/8R14 582
Mon 16/1113:40 -
2 stops25h 15m
Mon 23/112:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 29/8R14 679
Thu 1/1020:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Thu 15/102:55 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 30/8R14 937
Sat 5/1218:30 -
2 stops20h 25m
Thu 10/122:40 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 30/8R15 082
Mon 7/1212:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Tue 15/123:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 31/8R15 437
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 7/113:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 30/8R16 002

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 340

One-way from

R7 098

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 211
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 357 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 273 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/10

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R13 405
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

2:55-18:05

1 stop18h 40m

R15 002

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/11

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R16 002

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

18:40-14:10

2 stops23h 00m

R16 921

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

21:50-18:00

1 stop23h 40m

R17 728
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

19:25-16:30

1 stop17h 35m

R8 517

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

R9 066

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

R9 066

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

14:25-23:20

3 stops53h 25m

R9 179

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:00-7:45

2 stops38h 15m

R10 114

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 760). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 244). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R12 921 and R14 647 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 340 on Qatar Airways (Oct 1–Oct 16).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 722 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 19h. Fly via Qatar Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 7891 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at R12 023, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Most of the time, Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of R800 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Doha.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 760). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 244). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Colombo on these airlines

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Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 023AverageR13 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 448AverageR13 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 163AverageR14 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 437AverageR16 019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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