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Cheap flights from Sri Lanka to South Africa from R7 925

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — JNB
May 28 — Jun 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sri Lanka to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Mon 31/89:10
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/914:30
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R14 893
Tue 19/517:20
CMB
-
JNB
3 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/58:20
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R15 157
Tue 19/518:30
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 30/58:20
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops32h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R15 190
Sun 30/82:55
CMB
-
JNB
3 stops21h 00m
Emirates
Thu 3/917:00
JNB
-
CMB
3 stops22h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 24/4R52 489

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sri Lanka to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 893

One-way from

R7 925
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 31/8-3/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • Sri Lanka to South Africa
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Sri Lanka to South Africa
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Cheapest return flight

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/8

9:10-3:55

2 stops22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

14:30-0:05

2 stops30h 05m

R14 893

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

8:20-20:35

2 stops32h 45m

R15 190

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

20:35-13:25

3 stops20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

14:30-18:30

3 stops24h 30m

R17 023
Fastest return journey

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/8

2:55-20:25

3 stops21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

17:00-18:30

3 stops22h 00m

R52 489
Cheapest one-way

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

4:50-4:00

2 stops26h 40m

R7 925

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/5

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R8 305

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

18:30-13:25

2 stops22h 25m

R8 305

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

18:30-13:25

2 stops22h 25m

R9 131

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/8

23:40-13:15

2 stops17h 05m

R10 617
Fastest single journey

ColomboJohannesburg

CMB - JNB

CMBJNB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/8

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R14 233

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  • How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to South Africa?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Sri Lanka to South Africa in about 29h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Sri Lanka and South Africa is about 6685 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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