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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 064

CPT — CMB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 19/1110:15 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 27/10R14 178
Thu 5/1118:30 -
2 stops20h 25m
Thu 19/1120:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 27/10R15 059
Thu 5/1120:00 -
2 stops18h 55m
Thu 19/1120:15 -
3 stops25h 30m
Deal found 27/10R17 719
Sun 13/1213:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Sun 20/1218:40 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 29/10R19 132
Sun 13/1213:50 -
3 stops25h 05m
Sun 20/1221:45 -
2 stops19h 55m
Deal found 29/10R20 544
Wed 23/1212:35 -
1 stop33h 50m
Sat 9/110:15 -
1 stop34h 40m
Deal found 27/10R20 777
Wed 23/1213:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Sat 9/118:40 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 27/10R21 592

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

Round-trip from

R14 112

One-way from

R7 064

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R14 378
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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23/1-31/12
  • 23/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 699 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 792 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

15:20-3:50

2 stops33h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 064

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 430
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

12:35-8:45

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 480

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 496

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/1

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 646

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 175

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/1

20:00-18:25

2 stops18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 208

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

14:30-23:20

3 stops53h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 873

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

6:00-21:15

2 stops35h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 222

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

6:00-20:45

2 stops35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 256

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 779). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 868). 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 R13 929 and R16 256 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R14 112 on Qatar Airways (Jan 28–Feb 11).

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
1 630 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 715 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

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 3 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 16h 40m. Fly via Emirates, Qatar Airways, or Ethiopian Air 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 353, 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 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 779). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 868). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 353AverageR13 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 874AverageR14 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 844AverageR16 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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