Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 413

JNB — CMB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Colombo

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

Thu 29/1020:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Wed 11/1110:15 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 26/10R13 912
Thu 5/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 11/114:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 25/10R13 946
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 6/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 26/10R14 062
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 12/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 27/10R14 162
Sat 31/1013:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 13/1118:50 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 28/10R14 278
Sun 1/1113:45 -
1 stop15h 30m
Fri 13/113:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 28/10R14 295
Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sat 14/1119:30 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 26/10R14 345
Sat 14/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sat 21/1118:50 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 27/10R14 527
Fri 30/1010:10 -
2 stops28h 45m
Fri 6/1120:15 -
2 stops36h 50m
Deal found 26/10R15 176
Fri 30/1013:45 -
1 stop32h 40m
Thu 12/1114:35 -
3 stops21h 20m
Deal found 27/10R15 209
Sat 31/1010:10 -
2 stops28h 45m
Fri 13/119:55 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 28/10R15 275

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 115

One-way from

R7 413

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 979
Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 10/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 786 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 714 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

13:45-8:45

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 413

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

1:35-5:35

2 stops24h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 893

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

18:50-18:25

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 341

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

20:30-8:10

3 stops32h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 339

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 389

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 389

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

11:00-21:50

3 stops31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 455

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 771

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 771

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 771

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/10

Showing 1-10 of 19 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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 R13 414). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 752). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 297 and R15 342 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 115 on Air Seychelles (Jan 10–Jan 22).

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 77 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
1 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 715 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 549 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 630 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 45m. 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 R9 363. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R12 243, and Etihad Airways, from R12 729. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 R13 414). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 752). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Johannesburg to Colombo

OR Tambo to Colombo flights
Cape Town to Colombo flights
Port Elizabeth to Colombo flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR9 363AverageR14 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 243AverageR13 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 729AverageR15 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 937AverageR14 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 596AverageR15 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EmiratesCheapestR15 545AverageR16 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?

Deals for Johannesburg to Colombo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Colombo?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Colombo from Johannesburg by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Colombo with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Colombo from Johannesburg shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.