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Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 3/10
13:55-2:05
1 stop32h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 11/10
11:25-16:10
1 stop32h 15m
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
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
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
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 30/6
14:15-2:30
3 stops32h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 7/7
21:55-13:15
2 stops18h 50m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 10/8
11:20-23:30
1 stop32h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 19/8
0:50-7:40
1 stop34h 20m
JohannesburgColombo
JNB - CMB
JNBCMB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 28/7
19:10-16:50
1 stop18h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 3/8
2:55-16:15
1 stop16h 50m
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
Best time to book a flight to Jaffna
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna
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 13 June 2025.
Booking 84 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 50 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 Singapore Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?
The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Jaffna are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.
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 14 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Jaffna, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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