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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R6 907

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2026.

Mon 14/913:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop16h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 21/920:20
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/1R13 327
Mon 14/910:40
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops44h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/911:45
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops49h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1R13 405
Thu 26/312:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/519:15
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R14 082
Wed 4/214:35
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops34h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 27/218:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 586
Fri 5/613:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 9/621:50
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops20h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R14 648
Mon 14/918:25
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops20h 35m
Emirates
Mon 21/922:05
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop22h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 29/1R14 696
Thu 26/315:25
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops34h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 26/516:20
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops25h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R15 467
Mon 2/214:35
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops58h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/218:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops22h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R15 797
Mon 14/913:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/920:35
CMB
-
CPT
3 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R15 954
Tue 22/1210:40
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops57h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 4/111:45
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops49h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/1R16 568

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 082

One-way from

R6 907

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 648
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 018 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 540 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Colombo

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Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

12:35-2:45

1 stop34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

19:15-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

R14 082

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-14:55

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

21:50-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

R14 648

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

15:25-5:00

2 stops34h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

16:20-14:35

2 stops25h 45m

R15 467

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-8:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

17:35-11:30

1 stop21h 25m

R18 000

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

14:00-15:55

2 stops22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

20:35-17:20

3 stops24h 15m

R18 912

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

R6 907

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

R7 741

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

18:55-16:30

1 stop18h 05m

R7 820

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

23:30-23:10

2 stops44h 10m

R8 103

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

6:15-23:15

3 stops37h 30m

R8 166

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 88 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R11 659). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 500). 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.

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 30 January 2026.
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
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 15h 45m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air, 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 R11 798, 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 Emirates. These flights start at 18% 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 Doha.

  • 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 Dubai.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R11 659). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 500). 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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Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Colombo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 January 2026.
Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 798AverageR12 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 033AverageR14 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 978AverageR15 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 731AverageR14 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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