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R6 576+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Wed 9/912:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/917:15
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3R11 570
Wed 9/919:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 22/90:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3R12 569
Sun 15/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/310:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R12 586
Sun 5/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/420:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R12 669
Wed 19/819:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 27/80:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R12 752
Mon 3/819:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/80:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 5/3R12 786
Tue 18/813:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop30h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 27/80:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3R12 819
Fri 23/1019:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 30/100:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/3R12 852
Sun 5/414:15
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/423:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R12 919
Mon 14/919:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/911:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3R12 952
Wed 27/59:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/610:00
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R13 085
Thu 23/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/43:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R13 135

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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 10 March 2026.

Return from

R12 669

One-way from

R6 576

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 135
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/4-12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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  • 5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Jaffna
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R12 786
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/4

4:35-15:50

1 stop14h 45m

R13 568

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

20:20-9:10

1 stop16h 20m

R13 935

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 401

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/7

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R14 451

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

8:20-14:55

2 stops27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

R14 750

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

10:25-8:20

1 stop18h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

20:35-16:15

2 stops23h 10m

R14 800

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-20:15

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

13:50-20:10

2 stops33h 50m

R14 850
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

14:15-23:10

2 stops29h 25m

R6 576

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

12:40-9:00

1 stop16h 50m

R7 109

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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 6 March 2026.

Booking 51 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 13 hours 40 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 530
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 745
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 001
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 879

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 10 March 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
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

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
1 472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

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
3 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

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
3 744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

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
7,4
Good
1 425 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

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
970 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

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 (13 hours 40 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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