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R10 516+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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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 26 January 2026.

Sun 1/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/219:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R13 321
Thu 26/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/310:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 481
Wed 25/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/410:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 802
Tue 10/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/24:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R13 834
Tue 10/223:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 20/218:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R14 283
Tue 10/219:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 19/20:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R14 331
Sun 1/214:30
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops35h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/218:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R14 347
Wed 4/213:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop30h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 3/40:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R14 363
Fri 27/323:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/413:50
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R14 395
Wed 25/31:35
JNB
-
CMB
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/312:30
CMB
-
JNB
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R14 571
Tue 10/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/1R14 603
Sun 28/68:20
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/718:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops22h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R14 651

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2026, 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 26 January 2026.

Return from

R13 481

One-way from

R10 516

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 545
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R794 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R290 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/4

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 802

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

13:45-9:45

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

4:50-12:30

1 stop11h 10m

R13 834

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 283

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 331

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

1:35-16:15

3 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

22:00-15:50

2 stops21h 20m

R14 363

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

13:45-9:45

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/2

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R14 603

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

8:20-14:55

2 stops27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

R14 651

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:20-1:15

2 stops37h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

21:50-13:05

2 stops18h 45m

R15 020

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-5:20

1 stop31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

6:50-10:30

1 stop31h 10m

R15 116

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

22:50-0:05

2 stops45h 45m

R10 516

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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 23 January 2026.

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 30 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, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 635
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 695
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 432
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 410

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 26 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 377 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
952 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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 30 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1,6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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