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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R8 317

JNB — CMB
Nov 14 — Nov 211
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 29/1013:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 11/1118:50 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 12/10R13 244
Thu 15/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Thu 22/1020:20 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 10/10R13 327
Tue 13/1014:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Tue 20/1010:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 11/10R13 343
Sat 17/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Thu 29/103:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 13/10R13 476
Tue 20/1014:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Tue 27/1019:30 -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 13/10R13 658
Sun 20/1213:50 -
1 stop10h 30m
Mon 4/15:00 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 14/10R13 691
Sat 21/1113:45 -
1 stop15h 30m
Tue 24/114:15 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 11/10R13 707
Fri 27/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 4/1218:50 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 12/10R13 873
Sun 29/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sat 5/124:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 15/10R14 021
Tue 20/1020:55 -
1 stop25h 40m
Tue 27/1014:35 -
3 stops21h 20m
Deal found 13/10R14 881
Fri 27/1113:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 4/1213:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 13/10R14 931
Sat 17/108:20 -
3 stops28h 25m
Fri 30/1023:15 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 13/10R15 013

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

Round-trip from

R13 244

One-way from

R8 317

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R13 906
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/10-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 1/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 264 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 892 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

11:00-22:05

3 stops31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 656

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

14:15-3:40

3 stops33h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 987

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 318
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 334

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 334

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

23:00-23:50

2 stops21h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 334

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

17:00-3:40

3 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 384

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

22:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 839

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

4:00-8:25

1 stop31h 55m

R15 096

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/12

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R17 477

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Colombo

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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 509). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 808). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between R13 376 and R14 253 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 244 on Qatar Airways (Oct 29–Nov 11).

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
1 626 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 626 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 679 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 626 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 723 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 626 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 543 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 626 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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 759 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at R12 179 and R12 662 round-trip. These flights start at 39% 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, 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 509). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 808). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 759AverageR13 251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 179AverageR12 983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 662AverageR15 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 792AverageR14 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 525AverageR15 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 400AverageR16 135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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