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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from R7 549

JNB — CMB
Oct 26 — Nov 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Colombo

Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 27/115:00 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 22/9R12 697
Mon 26/1020:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 30/104:15 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 25/9R12 975
Sun 8/1113:45 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sun 15/1118:50 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 24/9R13 007
Fri 20/1120:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Wed 25/113:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 22/9R13 073
Sat 21/1120:20 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 28/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 22/9R13 530
Sat 5/1213:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 11/1218:50 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 25/9R13 726
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop25h 30m
Mon 30/1116:05 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 22/9R13 824
Sun 8/119:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Sun 29/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 22/9R13 906
Sat 7/119:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Sat 14/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 23/9R13 971
Mon 2/119:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Thu 3/129:55 -
1 stop26h 00m
Deal found 26/9R13 988
Mon 2/1117:45 -
2 stops19h 15m
Thu 3/1219:30 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 26/9R14 069

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Colombo

Round-trip from

R12 697

One-way from

R7 549

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 841
Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 8/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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28/2-31/12
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 944 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 531 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

13:50-20:15

2 stops50h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 612

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/2

12:05-17:20

3 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 889

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

1:35-11:10

3 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 151

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

12:05-23:20

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 282

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 559
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 559

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-21:50

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 690

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/3

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 213

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/3

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 213

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 213

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of R13 187). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 452). 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 171 and R14 331 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 697 on Air Seychelles (Nov 8–Nov 27).

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
1 615 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 615 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 615 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 667 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 615 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 615 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,7

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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?

    Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 15h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. 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 657 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at R12 036 and R12 514 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 495. Etihad Airways flights start at R6 952 while deals on Emirates start at R8 703 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 R13 187). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 452). 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 657AverageR13 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 036AverageR12 808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 514AverageR15 053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 685AverageR13 907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 353AverageR15 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 871AverageR15 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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