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R7 722+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
Jan 12 — Jan 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 December 2025.

Sun 28/1214:30JNB - CMB
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 13/114:00CMB - JNB
2 stops41h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R15 647
Mon 29/1214:30JNB - CMB
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/413:45CMB - JNB
2 stops33h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/12R16 152
Sun 28/1214:30JNB - CMB
2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/116:30CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R18 209
Mon 29/1219:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/30:50CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/12R19 457
Sun 21/128:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/116:30CMB - JNB
2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12R21 801
Sun 21/1211:00JNB - CMB
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/10:45CMB - JNB
1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/12R21 969

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Return from

R13 421

One-way from

R7 722

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 378
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 4/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 099 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R369 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R14 011

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

12:30-8:50

1 stop23h 50m

R14 618

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

14:30-20:40

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

21:45-20:10

2 stops25h 55m

R14 888

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

13:40-23:30

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 040

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

23:00-0:05

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

13:20-13:05

2 stops27h 15m

R15 073

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

11:55-3:05

1 stop35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

4:05-20:10

2 stops19h 35m

R15 427

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 579

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

R7 722

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

17:00-3:50

2 stops31h 20m

R10 032

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Deals found on 11/12

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When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Jaffna. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna takes 17 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Jaffna are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 157
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 316
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 906
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R13 058

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Jaffna are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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

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

Temperature in Jaffna by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated 13 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 679 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
902 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 435 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 minutes).

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