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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 243

CPT — CMB
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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 15/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 3/123:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/10R13 611
Fri 16/1019:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Thu 29/1019:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 14/10R13 644
Thu 15/1013:15 -
1 stop16h 15m
Tue 27/103:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 11/10R13 660
Mon 12/1013:15 -
1 stop24h 05m
Sat 24/103:35 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 10/10R13 825
Fri 16/1018:25 -
2 stops20h 35m
Thu 29/1020:15 -
2 stops18h 50m
Deal found 14/10R15 360
Thu 15/1018:25 -
1 stop18h 55m
Wed 28/1020:15 -
2 stops18h 50m
Deal found 11/10R15 541
Sun 15/1118:30 -
2 stops20h 25m
Fri 4/1220:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 10/10R15 640
Mon 12/1018:25 -
2 stops20h 35m
Sun 25/1020:15 -
2 stops18h 50m
Deal found 10/10R15 772

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 611

One-way from

R7 243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R14 271
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/11-3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 614 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 740 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

Mon 1/2

12:35-9:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 243
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

19:25-16:30

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 243

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 457

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/2

14:00-3:50

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 331

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

12:35-2:45

1 stop34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 496

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

6:00-8:10

2 stops22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 123

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 140

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

6:05-3:40

3 stops42h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 377

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 394

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 394

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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 677). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 686). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 825 and R14 782 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 611 on Qatar Airways (Nov 15–Dec 3).

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
1 625 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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
1 625 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 625 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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
3 678 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 625 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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
3 721 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 625 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

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 17h 40m. 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 297, 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 677). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 686). 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 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 297AverageR14 088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 779AverageR14 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 622AverageR16 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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