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R9 345+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/418:30CMB - JNB
2 stops29h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12R16 077
Mon 29/1219:55JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 31/30:50CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/12R20 549
Sun 21/1211:00JNB - CMB
1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/10:45CMB - JNB
1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12R21 838
Sun 21/128:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/116:30CMB - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/12R25 757
Mon 29/1210:25JNB - CMB
1 stop18h 25mEmirates
Wed 1/420:35CMB - JNB
2 stops17h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/12R26 963
Mon 29/1220:20JNB - CMB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 1/420:20CMB - JNB
2 stops18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12R30 999

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Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, 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 18 December 2025.

Return from

R12 945

One-way from

R9 345

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 254
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/1-7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R367 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R12 945

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 536

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

14:00-13:05

2 stops26h 35m

R15 524

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

21:35-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

R15 591

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

13:25-8:20

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R15 876

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

8:20-20:20

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

18:30-20:10

2 stops29h 10m

R16 077

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

14:00-13:05

2 stops26h 35m

R17 015

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/1

14:00-3:55

2 stops41h 25m

R17 015

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/1

14:00-20:10

2 stops33h 40m

R17 015

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/1

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R17 015

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka takes 17 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 131
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 225
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 826
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 970

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 413 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 686 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 332 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
912 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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