Q: 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 603 and R15 036 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 691 on Etihad Airways (Sept 11-Sept 18).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 603 and R15 036 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R13 691 on Etihad Airways (Sept 11-Sept 18).

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Victoria (SEZ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 141.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 51m.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 6685 km.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R12 440 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles, starting at R12 476 and R13 289 round-trip. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 56 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 27% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R15 372. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R16 433.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R14 910. You can even find prices in May for less than R14 910, as users have found deals to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from as low as R9 534. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

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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 OR Tambo to Colombo.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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Question 25

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Question 26

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Round-trip from	R13 691
One-way from	R8 049
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 371

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 440	AverageR13 793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 476	AverageR13 895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR13 289	AverageR13 884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 362	AverageR19 046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 730	AverageR17 500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 514	AverageR19 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R8 049

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 29/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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