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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R6 918

CPT — CMB
Oct 31 — Nov 71
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

Sun 4/1019:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Tue 13/1010:30 -
1 stop34h 30m
Deal found 28/9R14 671
Sun 4/1013:15 -
2 stops25h 45m
Mon 12/102:55 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 28/9R15 261
Tue 1/1218:30 -
2 stops20h 25m
Thu 10/1220:15 -
2 stops18h 50m
Deal found 27/9R15 474
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 7/113:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 28/9R15 917
Mon 2/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Mon 9/1119:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 26/9R16 442
Wed 2/1219:25 -
1 stop17h 35m
Tue 22/123:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 29/9R16 474
Thu 29/1012:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Thu 5/1119:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 26/9R16 491
Thu 29/1012:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 7/1119:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 26/9R16 737

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 983

One-way from

R6 918

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R14 147
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/3-25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 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 (R8 207 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 759 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

Fri 27/11

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 918
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/2

12:35-8:45

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 180

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

19:25-16:30

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 213

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

13:35-18:25

2 stops25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 868

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

6:30-23:20

3 stops37h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 311

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/11

7:00-23:20

3 stops36h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 835

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

13:50-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 917

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/12

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 114

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 311

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

14:25-2:50

3 stops32h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 081

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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 589). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 687). 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 737 and R14 688 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 983 on Qatar Airways (Mar 17–Apr 25).

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
1 620 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
1 620 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 620 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
3 667 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 620 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
7,3
Good
3 728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 620 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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
1 043 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 620 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

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 20h 25m. 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 218, 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.

  • 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 589). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 687). 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

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Emirates flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Singapore Airlines flights from Cape Town Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 218AverageR13 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 693AverageR14 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 065AverageR15 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 639AverageR16 111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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