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R7 141+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
Aug 12 — Aug 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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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 13 July 2026.

Thu 5/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1116:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/7R14 461
Mon 3/89:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 18/821:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/7R15 616
Sat 12/1222:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops21h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 22/1218:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R16 852
Mon 24/810:05
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops28h 55m
Emirates
Mon 31/820:35
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops47h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 10/7R17 129
Thu 5/1122:50
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/1118:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops29h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/7R17 210
Mon 24/820:25
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 30/80:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7R17 226

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Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka 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 13 July 2026.

Return from

R14 461

One-way from

R7 141

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 648
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R264 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R227 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Price

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R14 607

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R17 129
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R17 584

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:25-16:30

3 stops27h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

18:50-15:35

1 stop24h 15m

R18 153

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/11

2:40-20:35

1 stop21h 25m

R18 218

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/12

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/1

9:50-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R18 527
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

R7 141

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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 16 hours 25 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.

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 378
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 558
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 576
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 003

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 13 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 617 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 477 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 010 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 572 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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, Air Seychelles 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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 25 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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