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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 009

JNB — CMB
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

Wed 30/99:45 -
1 stop31h 20m
Wed 7/104:10 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 24/8R12 802
Tue 22/914:05 -
1 stop24h 10m
Mon 28/93:35 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 23/8R13 218
Mon 5/1014:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 12/1018:45 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 21/8R13 394
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 30/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 20/8R13 570
Fri 16/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 30/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 21/8R13 778
Thu 10/99:45 -
2 stops33h 55m
Mon 14/923:40 -
2 stops36h 10m
Deal found 20/8R13 890
Sun 23/813:50 -
1 stop10h 50m
Fri 4/95:10 -
1 stop10h 50m
Deal found 23/8R13 970
Thu 10/914:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Mon 14/911:25 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 20/8R14 386

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Colombo

Round-trip from

R12 802

One-way from

R7 009

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 018
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 610 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 352 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

9:45-20:35

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/10

4:10-8:20

1 stop31h 40m

R12 802

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/10

18:45-9:10

1 stop17h 55m

R13 394

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 570

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/10

10:05-16:15

1 stop33h 40m

R14 898

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:45-8:45

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

15:00-8:20

3 stops44h 50m

R14 946
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

10:05-20:35

1 stop14h 00m

R15 186

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R15 346

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 026
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:05-17:45

1 stop24h 10m

R7 009

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:00-23:10

2 stops50h 40m

R7 553

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 882). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 522). 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 Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R12 794 and R15 994 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 802 on Etihad Airways (Sept 30–Oct 7).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 79 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 032 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 55m. 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 R8 477. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R11 786, and Qatar Airways, from R12 174. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Qatar Airways (R6 299), Etihad Airways (R6 808), and Emirates (R8 523).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Colombo.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 882). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 522). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 477AverageR12 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 786AverageR12 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 174AverageR13 300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 371AverageR14 586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 963AverageR14 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 754AverageR15 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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