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R6 640+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
ธ.ค. 11 — ธ.ค. 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

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 11 พฤศจิกายน 2025.

Return from

R13 382

One-way from

R6 640

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 554
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 13/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 078 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R390 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 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 11 พฤศจิกายน 2025.

อ. 18/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
พ. 10/123:25CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11R14 810
จ. 24/1113:45JNB - CMB
1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways
จ. 1/1211:15CMB - JNB
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11R15 309
อา. 23/1123:00JNB - CMB
2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air
อ. 16/1216:30CMB - JNB
2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R15 412
จ. 29/1214:30JNB - CMB
2 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air
พ. 1/418:25CMB - JNB
2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R15 464
อา. 23/1113:50JNB - CMB
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
อ. 16/1221:35CMB - JNB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R15 567
อา. 23/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
อ. 16/1219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/11R15 687

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ศ. 13/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

พฤ. 19/2

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R13 382

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อา. 23/11

9:25-2:45

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

จ. 15/12

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R15 687

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

พ. 7/1

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

พ. 14/1

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 722

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ศ. 13/2

12:05-16:15

3 stops24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ศ. 20/2

12:30-15:50

3 stops30h 50m

R15 791

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ศ. 6/3

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

จ. 9/3

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 928

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อ. 25/11

8:20-20:20

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

อา. 14/12

14:00-3:55

2 stops41h 25m

R15 928

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อ. 25/11

14:30-0:10

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

พ. 17/12

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 928

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

อ. 25/11

14:30-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

จ. 15/12

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 928

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ส. 20/12

8:20-5:00

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

อา. 28/12

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 928

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

จ. 24/11

14:30-15:15

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

อา. 14/12

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 928

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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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 24 hours 15 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 268
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 559
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 147
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R13 320

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 11 พฤศจิกายน 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
3 405 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 405 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 398 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
3 660 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
1 289 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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
894 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 405 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost R2 353, while return flights cost around R3 449.

  • 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 (17 hours 55 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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