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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka from R7 162

CPT — CMB
Sep 17 — Sep 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

Sun 13/919:30 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 26/93:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 15/8R13 528
Thu 10/913:15 -
1 stop16h 55m
Sat 19/920:20 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 18/8R13 902
Tue 15/913:15 -
1 stop25h 00m
Tue 22/918:45 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 16/8R13 934
Thu 10/920:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Sat 19/920:35 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 18/8R15 006
Tue 15/918:25 -
2 stops20h 35m
Mon 21/92:55 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 16/8R15 234
Tue 17/1112:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Thu 19/114:15 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 16/8R16 257
Sun 13/920:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Sun 27/920:35 -
2 stops18h 25m
Deal found 15/8R16 289
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops30h 30m
Fri 20/1118:40 -
2 stops23h 00m
Deal found 14/8R17 199

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

R13 528

One-way from

R7 162

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R15 217
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Cape Town to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 565 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 274 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

19:30-16:50

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 528

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-9:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

20:20-17:30

1 stop24h 40m

R13 902

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:00-18:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 234
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

12:35-8:45

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

4:15-17:25

1 stop16h 40m

R16 257

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

13:50-23:50

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/11

18:40-14:10

2 stops23h 00m

R17 199

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

18:30-18:45

1 stop20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/11

20:15-11:40

2 stops18h 55m

R17 995
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-2:05

1 stop33h 20m

R8 851
Fastest single journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

R9 095

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-3:50

3 stops34h 30m

R9 208

Cape TownColombo

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

19:25-8:45

1 stop33h 50m

R10 134

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R13 301). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 150). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

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
1 584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

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
3 652 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

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
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

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
1 032 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 584 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

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

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

    Qatar Airways and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 10m. There are 7891 km between Cape Town and Sri Lanka. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R13 301). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 150). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 105AverageR13 339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 414AverageR13 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 260AverageR14 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 535AverageR16 128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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