Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R5 650

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 April 2026.

Wed 10/619:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/64:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R12 736
Wed 19/812:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/811:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R12 769
Sun 28/69:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/716:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R13 030
Sat 18/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/411:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 079
Mon 20/419:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/411:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 586
Sat 25/419:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/58:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4R13 912

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Round-trip from

R12 736

One-way from

R5 650

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 781
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 173 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 612 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 063

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R14 941

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R14 941

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

14:45-9:40

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

18:45-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

R14 941

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

12:40-17:45

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/5

8:50-4:00

1 stop22h 40m

R14 941
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R15 202

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop18h 00m

R15 316

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

20:35-5:30

2 stops36h 25m

R16 361

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

15:05-9:50

3 stops39h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R16 835
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:50-5:20

1 stop32h 00m

R9 258

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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 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 51 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R10 418). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 475). 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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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 18 April 2026.
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.

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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  • 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 17h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 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 R12 027. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R12 339, and Air Seychelles, from R12 382. These flights start at 14% 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 384), Etihad Airways (R6 947), and Emirates (R8 697).

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

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  • 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.

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R10 418). Flying from Johannesburg to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 475). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 027AverageR12 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 339AverageR13 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 382AverageR12 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 632AverageR14 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 005AverageR14 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 074AverageR16 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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