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R6 202+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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 8 February 2026.

Fri 27/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/310:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R11 667
Wed 4/1119:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/110:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2R12 196
Mon 4/519:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 17/50:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2R12 260
Sun 8/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/210:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R12 356
Fri 13/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R12 629
Tue 19/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/518:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2R12 677
Sun 15/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R12 869
Sun 22/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/219:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R13 126
Sat 14/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2R13 222
Sat 11/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/43:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/2R13 382
Fri 27/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/321:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R13 526
Sat 14/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/311:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2R13 687

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 8 February 2026.

Return from

R11 667

One-way from

R6 202

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 212
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Jaffna
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/3

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R11 667

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R12 260

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

18:45-8:50

1 stop17h 35m

R12 677

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

12:45-1:55

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/3

21:30-13:05

2 stops19h 05m

R13 526

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/3

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R13 687

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

3:15-16:10

1 stop16h 25m

R13 719

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/5

4:35-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

R14 023

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R14 344

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

22:50-1:15

2 stops22h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/5

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R14 392

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:20-14:55

2 stops27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

13:50-20:10

2 stops33h 50m

R14 728

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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 February 2026.

Booking 87 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 14 hours 45 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 676
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 232
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 483
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 398

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 8 February 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
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
1 451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
3 509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
1 387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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
958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 451 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

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 (14 hours 45 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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