What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Sri Lanka is February . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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 R1 918, while return flights cost around R2 590.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around R175, however they can be found for as little as R139.

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 15 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).

R17 504+ Flights to Sri Lanka

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Return from	R15 318
One-way from	R7 761
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R14 648

Singapore Airlines
10/8-19/8
2 total stops
51h 35m total
Johannesburg to Colombo

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Qatar Airways
8/5
1 total stop
16h 55m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 427 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 381 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Sun 10/813:45JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/4R15 318

Fri 19/917:55JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 4/106:45CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/4R16 435

Thu 18/99:50JNB - CMB

1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways

Sun 5/1021:45CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/4R18 463

Fri 19/914:30JNB - CMB

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1020:35CMB - JNB

3 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R19 171

Sat 20/911:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 4/100:50CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/4R19 580

Sat 20/98:20JNB - CMB

2 stops41h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1018:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R20 585

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Sun 10/813:45JNB - CMB

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Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/4R15 318

Fri 19/917:55JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Sat 4/106:45CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/4R16 435

Thu 18/99:50JNB - CMB

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Sun 5/1021:45CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways

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Fri 19/914:30JNB - CMB

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2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R19 171

Sat 20/911:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 4/100:50CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/4R19 580

Sat 20/98:20JNB - CMB

2 stops41h 05mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/1018:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/4R20 585

Thu 12/622:20JNB - CMB

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

13:45-23:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R15 318

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

17:55-5:15

1 stop31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/10

6:45-10:35

1 stop31h 20m

R16 435

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-15:25

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

21:45-8:20

1 stop14h 05m

R18 463

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

14:30-16:50

2 stops22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/10

10:05-3:55

2 stops21h 20m

R19 171

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

11:20-23:30

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/10

0:50-7:40

1 stop34h 20m

R19 580

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

8:20-4:55

2 stops41h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

18:25-20:10

2 stops29h 15m

R20 585

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/6

17:35-10:15

1 stop20h 10m

R21 013

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

3:10-9:00

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/10

20:20-14:20

2 stops21h 30m

R22 074

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

18:45-9:00

3 stops34h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/10

3:35-16:10

1 stop16h 05m

R23 637

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

13:45-22:55

2 stops29h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

1:00-18:35

2 stops21h 05m

R46 586

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How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka takes 17 hours 55 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Friday evenings, 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 Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways

From R696

Emirates

From R715

Singapore Airlines

From R669

Ethiopian Air

From R1 087

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 Emirates.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka 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

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 213 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

852 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 203 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 R1 918, while return flights cost around R2 590.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around R175, however they can be found for as little as R139.
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 15 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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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.

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Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

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

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

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