Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 597
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 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 November 2025.
Tue 25/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 12/1219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R13 655
Sun 23/1113:50JNB - CMB
1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles
Sun 7/124:50CMB - JNB
1 stop17h 25mAir Seychelles
Deal found 3/11R13 706
Mon 24/1113:45JNB - CMB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 30/113:25CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/11R14 347
Sun 9/118:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/114:00CMB - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R14 676
Sat 22/111:35JNB - CMB
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:30CMB - JNB
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R14 797
Sun 23/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R14 814
Sat 15/118:20JNB - CMB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/119:15CMB - JNB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R15 247
Best flights from Johannesburg to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Mon 9/219:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/20:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11R13 430
Mon 9/220:30JNB - CMB
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 16/210:15CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R13 464
Sun 23/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/124:00CMB - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R15 281
Mon 9/223:00JNB - CMB
2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/216:30CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R15 333
Tue 25/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 11/124:15CMB - JNB
1 stop14h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R13 655
Sun 8/21:35JNB - CMB
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/217:15CMB - JNB
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R15 541
Sun 23/1114:30JNB - CMB
2 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/1216:30CMB - JNB
2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/11R15 835
Sun 23/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R14 814
Fri 14/113:10JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1117:20CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R15 714
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Colombo. Data last updated 4 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 9/118:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/114:00CMB - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R14 676
Sat 15/118:20JNB - CMB
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/119:15CMB - JNB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R15 247
Sat 22/111:35JNB - CMB
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:30CMB - JNB
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11R14 797
Sun 23/1113:50JNB - CMB
1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles
Sun 7/124:50CMB - JNB
1 stop17h 25mAir Seychelles
Deal found 3/11R13 706
Sun 23/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R14 814
Mon 24/1113:45JNB - CMB
1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 30/113:25CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/11R14 347
Tue 25/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 12/1219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11R13 655
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Sun 28/121:35JNB - CMB
3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R7 597
Mon 15/128:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R9 570
Wed 24/1223:00JNB - CMB
2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R9 813
Wed 24/1218:50JNB - CMB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 2/11R10 090
Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 4 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg 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 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
19:55-23:30
1 stop24h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/2
0:45-18:35
1 stop21h 20m
R13 430
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
20:30-16:30
1 stop16h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 16/2
10:15-3:55
1 stop21h 10m
R13 464
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 25/11
9:25-2:45
1 stop13h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 11/12
4:15-15:15
1 stop14h 30m
R13 655
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 23/11
9:25-2:45
1 stop13h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 8/12
19:30-8:40
1 stop16h 40m
R14 814
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 23/11
9:25-16:30
1 stop27h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 7/12
4:00-20:10
2 stops19h 40m
R15 281
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 9/2
23:00-5:00
2 stops26h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 16/2
16:30-13:05
2 stops24h 05m
R15 333
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 8/2
1:35-16:15
3 stops35h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 16/2
17:15-19:40
3 stops29h 55m
R15 541
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 14/11
3:10-16:20
2 stops33h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 22/11
17:20-14:20
2 stops24h 30m
R15 714
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 23/11
14:30-5:00
2 stops35h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 8/12
16:30-20:10
2 stops31h 10m
R15 835
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 29/12
12:50-12:45
3 stops44h 25m
R8 151
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R9 449). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 070). 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 JNB to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 4 November 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 4 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 16h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 35m. There are 6685 km between Johannesburg and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from R12 221. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R12 343, and Air Seychelles, from R13 124. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R9 449). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 070). 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.
Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 4 November 2025.
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