Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 024

JNB — CMB
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Colombo

Mon 7/99:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sun 20/916:20 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 4/9R12 452
Thu 19/119:50 -
1 stop30h 55m
Wed 25/114:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 31/8R12 771
Wed 14/109:45 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 21/1021:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 1/9R12 787
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 30/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 1/9R13 490
Thu 3/1213:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 9/123:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 1/9R13 665
Wed 2/99:45 -
2 stops25h 50m
Tue 8/916:05 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 31/8R14 559
Thu 19/1113:25 -
2 stops25h 30m
Thu 26/1120:15 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 31/8R14 655
Wed 14/1019:10 -
2 stops19h 50m
Wed 21/1020:35 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 1/9R14 846

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

Round-trip from

R12 771

One-way from

R7 024

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 234
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 422 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 441 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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

Sun 6/12

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 758

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 573

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

12:05-23:20

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 684

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

12:50-13:45

3 stops45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 403

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

8:20-23:50

2 stops36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 610

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 490

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R14 655

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

R16 922

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/10

18:30-13:30

2 stops22h 30m

R16 938

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

1:35-3:50

3 stops22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 161

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 3/9

Sorted by cheapest first

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.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 851). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 656). 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 R12 643 and R14 767 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 787 on Etihad Airways (Oct 14–Oct 21).

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
1 593 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 593 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 593 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 593 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 593 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 593 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 039 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 593 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad 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 . The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 6685 km.

  • 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 457 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at R11 758 and R12 317 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 304. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 791 while deals on Emirates start at R8 503 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 Doha most of the time.

  • 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 Dubai 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R12 851). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 656). 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

Fly from OR Tambo to Colombo on these airlines

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Emirates flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Singapore Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 457AverageR12 857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 758AverageR12 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 317AverageR13 376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 342AverageR14 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 929AverageR14 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
EmiratesCheapestR14 576AverageR15 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Colombo?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find OR Tambo to Colombo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from OR Tambo to Colombo for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Colombo from OR Tambo? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from OR Tambo 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.