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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka from R7 433

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMB
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 459

One-way from

R7 433

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R15 307
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Sri Lanka
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16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R18 986 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 788 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Tue 3/319:00
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/319:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R12 459
Mon 6/413:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/418:45
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R12 671
Wed 11/212:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/210:15
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop34h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R13 670
Mon 19/114:35
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 28/118:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R13 948
Mon 19/112:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/13:25
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R14 030
Sat 14/212:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/319:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R14 390
Sat 28/213:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/318:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R14 456
Mon 6/413:50
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 13/418:30
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R14 620
Wed 11/214:35
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops34h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/218:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R14 996
Wed 11/214:35
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops34h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/318:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R15 143

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Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

19:00-19:20

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R12 459

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-1:55

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-17:30

1 stop34h 45m

R13 670

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

13:50-20:15

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R14 456

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:50-20:15

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R14 456

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

14:00-13:45

2 stops27h 15m

R15 143

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R15 143

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

18:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

R15 143

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/2

13:50-0:10

2 stops30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

14:00-13:45

2 stops27h 15m

R15 143

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

13:50-0:10

2 stops30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

18:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

R15 143

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

R15 143

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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 131). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 030). 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 16 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 715 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
946 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 469 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in just under 20h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 05m. 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 131). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 030). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 276AverageR13 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 488AverageR14 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 412AverageR16 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 287AverageR15 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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