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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R13 759

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 759

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 225
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 902 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 436 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Tue 9/920:25JNB - CMB
1 stop17h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 16/920:20CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R13 759
Wed 18/69:50JNB - CMB
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 25/621:45CMB - JNB
1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R13 920
Tue 17/619:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/80:50CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6R14 817
Wed 18/69:50JNB - CMB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/69:40CMB - JNB
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R14 925
Fri 12/128:20JNB - CMB
2 stops27h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/1221:40CMB - JNB
2 stops26h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6R16 252
Tue 23/1219:10JNB - CMB
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/18:00CMB - JNB
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R16 737
Sat 21/613:25JNB - CMB
1 stop15h 40mEmirates
Fri 27/62:55CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/6R16 952
Fri 3/1011:20JNB - CMB
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/100:50CMB - JNB
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6R18 782
Wed 18/616:50JNB - CMB
2 stops20h 30mRwandAir
Tue 24/63:35CMB - JNB
2 stops38h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 11/6R21 490

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 June 2025.
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

OR Tambo

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

13:55-17:45

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/9

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R13 759

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R15 642

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

13:45-23:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R16 539

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

20:35-16:15

2 stops23h 10m

R17 006

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

8:20-15:25

2 stops27h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

16:30-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

R17 849

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

14:30-18:30

3 stops24h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

20:35-13:05

3 stops20h 00m

R18 118

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

11:20-23:30

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/10

0:50-7:40

1 stop34h 20m

R18 782

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

3:10-9:00

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

20:20-14:20

2 stops21h 30m

R21 741

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Deals found on 11/6

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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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Booking 84 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 R722). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 14 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Colombo, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
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Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 304 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 211 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 759 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, starting at R15 642 and R16 539 round-trip. These flights start at 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 R722). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Colombo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 296AverageR13 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 490AverageR13 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 931AverageR19 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 985AverageR19 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR19 491AverageR20 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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