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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R6 230

JNB — CMB
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Colombo

Thu 15/1014:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 28/1018:50 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 10/10R13 319
Mon 23/1113:45 -
1 stop15h 30m
Mon 30/1119:30 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 9/10R13 748
Sun 11/1013:50 -
1 stop10h 50m
Fri 20/115:00 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 5/10R13 765
Thu 3/129:25 -
1 stop19h 50m
Wed 16/1210:15 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 10/10R13 831
Sat 31/1013:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 8/1119:30 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 9/10R13 930
Sat 21/1120:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 28/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 7/10R14 194
Tue 29/129:25 -
1 stop13h 50m
Fri 8/110:15 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 9/10R14 244
Mon 12/109:45 -
1 stop31h 20m
Mon 26/1016:05 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 9/10R14 393
Thu 15/109:45 -
2 stops25h 50m
Wed 28/109:40 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 10/10R14 475
Sat 31/109:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Sun 8/1116:05 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 9/10R14 525

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 748

One-way from

R6 230

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 847
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 907 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 831 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

23:00-23:50

2 stops21h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 295

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 295

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 295

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

12:50-16:30

3 stops24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 476

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 493

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/1

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 493
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 493

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 493

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

7:10-5:35

3 stops18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 633

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

20:20-19:20

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 889

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 500). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 797). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 319 and R14 161 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 748 on Qatar Airways (Nov 23–Nov 30).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 723 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 18h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 45m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 6685 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Air Seychelles. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R8 754 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at R12 171 and R12 654 round-trip. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 568. Etihad Airways flights start at R7 030 while deals on Emirates start at R8 801 one-way.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Naif Souq, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall are located about 6,3 km, 6,8 km, and 10,5 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about R425 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport stopover in Doha least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 500). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 797). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to Colombo on these airlines

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Singapore Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 754AverageR13 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 171AverageR12 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 654AverageR15 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 784AverageR14 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 516AverageR15 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 390AverageR16 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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