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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R9 301

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Sep 7 — Sep 141
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 8 August 2026.

Sun 6/913:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sun 20/94:35 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 3/8R13 343
Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 15m
Tue 10/113:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 5/8R13 570
Fri 23/1019:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 31/1019:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 4/8R13 895
Sun 6/918:25 -
2 stops20h 35m
Sun 20/920:35 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 3/8R14 933
Tue 3/1120:00 -
2 stops18h 55m
Wed 11/1120:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 5/8R15 226
Fri 23/1020:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Sat 31/1020:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 4/8R15 323
Sun 13/913:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 16/94:35 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 6/8R16 281
Fri 6/1112:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 10/1119:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 3/8R16 313
Sun 13/913:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Wed 16/918:30 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 6/8R17 222
Fri 6/1113:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Tue 10/1118:40 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 4/8R17 255
Tue 3/1118:25 -
3 stops20h 30m
Wed 11/1120:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 5/8R17 547

Find 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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 343

One-way from

R9 301

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R16 751
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 019 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 645 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/10

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R13 895
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

12:35-8:45

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R16 297

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/9

18:30-13:00

2 stops22h 00m

R17 222

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R17 238

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

18:25-18:25

3 stops20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R17 547

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

14:00-7:45

2 stops38h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

9:15-12:05

1 stop30h 20m

R17 953

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

18:30-16:20

1 stop18h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

20:15-18:00

2 stops25h 15m

R18 050
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

17:20-7:45

1 stop34h 55m

R9 301
Fastest single journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/12

13:50-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

R9 999

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

18:55-8:45

1 stop34h 20m

R10 113

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 294). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 962). 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 R14 495 and R17 108 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 343 on Qatar Airways (Sept 6–Sept 20).

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 8 August 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
1 583 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 583 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 583 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
3 648 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 583 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
7,4
Good
3 739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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
1 021 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 583 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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

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 17h 50m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 7891 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at R12 098, 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.

  • 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 Dubai.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, Naif Souq, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 6,3 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl.

  • 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 Doha.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 294). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 962). 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

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 8 August 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 8 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 098AverageR13 332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 376AverageR14 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 165AverageR14 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 528AverageR16 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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