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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R8 445

CPT — CMB
Oct 22 — Oct 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Colombo

Tue 3/1112:35 -
1 stop27h 15m
Tue 10/113:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 22/9R13 544
Tue 20/1013:15 -
1 stop16h 15m
Tue 27/1019:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 22/9R13 577
Tue 20/1018:25 -
2 stops20h 35m
Tue 27/1020:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 22/9R15 152
Tue 3/1120:00 -
2 stops18h 55m
Wed 11/1120:15 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 22/9R15 233
Thu 24/1212:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Tue 23/24:15 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 18/9R15 720
Thu 5/1112:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sat 7/113:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 21/9R16 305
Sat 19/1212:35 -
1 stop24h 25m
Thu 4/23:25 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 19/9R16 435
Sat 19/1213:50 -
2 stops30h 30m
Fri 5/218:40 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 19/9R16 808
Thu 24/1213:50 -
2 stops30h 30m
Wed 24/218:40 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 18/9R16 841
Mon 21/1213:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Tue 23/218:40 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 18/9R17 198
Thu 5/1113:50 -
2 stops35h 40m
Sun 8/1118:40 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 21/9R17 231

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 544

One-way from

R8 445

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R13 642
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 257 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 684 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/12

13:50-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 199

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/2

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 199

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/12

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 199

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/3

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 199

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/1

13:50-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 199

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

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 540

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/2

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 572

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 783

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

12:20-8:10

3 stops40h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 059

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 254

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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 642). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 555). 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 R12 951 and R14 494 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 544 on Qatar Airways (Nov 3–Nov 10).

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
1 607 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 607 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 663 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 607 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 607 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 607 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

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 27h 15m. Fly via 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 104, 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 642). Flying from Cape Town to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 555). 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 104AverageR13 535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 575AverageR13 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 934AverageR15 068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 503AverageR15 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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