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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

JNB — CMB
Oct 24 — Oct 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 866
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 055 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 530 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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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?

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.

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 149). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 401). 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.

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
1 608 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 608 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 608 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 664 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 608 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 608 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 533 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 608 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 631. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R12 001, and Etihad Airways, from R12 477. These flights start at 39% 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 476), Etihad Airways (R6 931), and Emirates (R8 678).

  • 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 149). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 401). 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 631AverageR13 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 001AverageR12 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 477AverageR15 009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 648AverageR13 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 312AverageR15 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 827AverageR15 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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