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R7 544+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
Aug 27 — Sep 31
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 28 July 2026.

Sat 10/109:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1121:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7R13 215
Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/114:00
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7R13 901
Sun 6/920:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/910:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7R14 018
Sat 19/99:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/921:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 101
Wed 28/109:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/119:55
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/7R14 202
Sun 20/914:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/918:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7R14 553
Sun 6/914:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/95:20
CMB
-
JNB
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7R14 954
Sat 8/814:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 16/83:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/7R15 540
Sat 10/1019:10
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Emirates
Sun 29/1120:15
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops17h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 23/7R15 975

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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 28 July 2026.

Return from

R13 215

One-way from

R7 544

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 967
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/10-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Jaffna
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

9:45-8:10

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R13 215

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

9:50-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/2

23:40-8:20

2 stops36h 10m

R13 499

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 901

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

20:55-16:50

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R14 018

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

9:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/11

9:55-8:20

1 stop25h 55m

R14 202

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/2

11:15-8:40

1 stop24h 55m

R16 226

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

17:45-16:30

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

19:30-13:25

2 stops21h 25m

R16 309

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/8

20:35-5:30

2 stops36h 25m

R16 878

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/12

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/1

16:05-8:20

1 stop19h 45m

R17 363
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

1:15-14:00

3 stops33h 15m

R7 929

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna takes 13 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, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 723
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 971
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 927
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 344

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

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 28 July 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
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 639 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 492 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 009 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 30 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

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

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