Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 593

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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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 6 November 2025.

Thu 13/1113:50CPT - CMB
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 17/1118:40CMB - CPT
2 stops23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R15 971
Thu 11/1213:50CPT - CMB
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/116:30CMB - CPT
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R15 988
Sat 20/1215:25CPT - CMB
2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/1216:30CMB - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/11R18 065
Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1118:40CMB - CPT
2 stops23h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R18 728
Thu 13/1112:35CPT - CMB
1 stop37h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 17/1118:50CMB - CPT
1 stop19h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/11R18 798
Thu 6/1112:35CPT - CMB
1 stop37h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 10/1118:50CMB - CPT
1 stop19h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/11R18 955
Thu 6/1112:35CPT - CMB
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 9/114:15CMB - CPT
1 stop33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R19 479
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - CMB
1 stop15h 10mEmirates
Sun 16/112:40CMB - CPT
1 stop36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/11R19 636
Thu 6/1118:30CPT - CMB
2 stops20h 25mEmirates
Sun 9/111:45CMB - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/11R19 828
Sat 20/1218:55CPT - CMB
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 26/123:25CMB - CPT
1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/11R20 962

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

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 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 971

One-way from

R7 593

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 766
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/12-11/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
9/2
  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 869 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 619 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Cape Town

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

15:25-0:10

2 stops29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

16:30-14:35

2 stops25h 35m

R18 065

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

18:55-2:45

1 stop28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/12

3:25-10:30

1 stop34h 35m

R20 962

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

18:30-15:55

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/1

20:15-11:40

2 stops18h 55m

R21 067

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/12

18:30-21:55

1 stop23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

9:55-9:45

2 stops27h 20m

R22 952

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

7:00-5:35

3 stops43h 05m

R7 593

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

7:30-23:15

3 stops36h 15m

R7 610

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

6:05-23:15

3 stops37h 40m

R7 680

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

6:05-5:35

3 stops44h 00m

R7 854

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

7:00-23:15

3 stops36h 45m

R7 977

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:55-23:15

3 stops46h 50m

R7 994

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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 31 October 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 497). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 295). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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  • 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 17h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, 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?

    Qatar Airways, at R13 053, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Emirates. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 497). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 295). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 053AverageR15 485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR13 088AverageR14 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 233AverageR17 497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 331AverageR19 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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