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For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).

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Return from	R15 255
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R14 588

Singapore Airlines
10/8-19/8
2 total stops
51h 35m total
Johannesburg to Colombo

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JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:45-23:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R15 255

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:55-9:00

1 stop15h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 20/6

20:20-16:10

1 stop23h 20m

R15 608

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sex 13/6

14:15-2:30

3 stops32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 20/6

13:50-8:20

3 stops46h 00m

R16 757

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 19/6

2:55-16:15

1 stop16h 50m

R18 240

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:20-23:30

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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0:50-7:40

1 stop34h 20m

R19 463

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb 11/10

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R20 075

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:50-4:55

2 stops50h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb 11/10

18:25-20:10

2 stops29h 15m

R20 520

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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3:10-9:00

2 stops50h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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3:35-14:20

2 stops38h 15m

R30 251

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:25-22:55

2 stops23h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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0:05-18:35

2 stops22h 00m

R45 840

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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 15 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 Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways

From R696

Emirates

From R715

Singapore Airlines

From R669

Ethiopian Air

From R1 087

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

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

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

855 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 203 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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