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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka from R6 845

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
May 3 — May 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Mon 13/419:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/419:15
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R13 164
Fri 15/513:00
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 22/512:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 960
Sat 16/519:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 23/520:20
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R14 299
Tue 14/419:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/412:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R15 146
Fri 15/518:25
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops20h 35m
Emirates
Fri 22/520:35
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 31/3R15 248
Sat 16/518:25
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops20h 35m
Emirates
Sat 23/520:35
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 1/4R15 434
Mon 26/1012:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1019:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R15 756
Wed 17/613:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/720:20
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R16 298
Fri 11/1212:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 31/1218:50
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R16 806
Wed 17/613:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop29h 25m
Emirates
Tue 21/720:35
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops49h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3R17 484

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 164

One-way from

R6 845

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 689
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/4-20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R4 417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 513 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:00-17:45

1 stop25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

12:30-11:30

1 stop26h 30m

R13 960
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:15-8:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 248

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-2:05

1 stop33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

18:45-17:30

1 stop26h 15m

R17 941

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

10:40-10:45

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

11:45-9:25

2 stops25h 10m

R19 686

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

10:30-9:45

2 stops26h 45m

R20 076

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:50-18:30

3 stops25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

20:35-14:35

3 stops21h 30m

R20 551

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/6

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

11:15-14:35

3 stops54h 50m

R20 957

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

9:00-8:30

2 stops20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

20:35-14:35

3 stops21h 30m

R22 448

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

10:40-10:45

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

0:50-23:35

2 stops26h 15m

R31 935

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

20:00-22:10

1 stop22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/9

22:05-16:40

1 stop22h 05m

R48 843

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

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R12 639). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 553). 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.

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 3 April 2026.
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
1 487 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 554 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
994 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R12 639). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 553). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 704AverageR14 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 051AverageR15 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 988AverageR16 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 785AverageR15 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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