What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Sri Lanka one-way?

R6 891 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R9 260 and R9 455, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that October tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around R15 910 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R12 233. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

R14 201+ Flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R15 830
One-way from	R6 891
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R16 952

Singapore Airlines
17/11-6/12
2 total stops
69h 30m total
Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Qatar Airways
28/7
1 total stop
24h 20m total
Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 981 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 312 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 29 June 2025.

Mon 17/1110:40CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 6/120:45CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/6R15 830

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/819:30CMB - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R15 866

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/127:40CMB - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6R15 937

Mon 17/1113:40CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 15mEmirates

Sun 7/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/6R16 169

Sat 1/1113:50CPT - CMB

2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 30/1116:15CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/6R16 311

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 3/83:35CMB - CPT

1 stop34h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R17 059

Best flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Sri Lanka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 June 2025.

Mon 17/1110:40CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 6/120:45CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/6R15 830

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/819:30CMB - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R15 866

Mon 3/1117:15CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 1/127:40CMB - CPT

1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6R15 937

Mon 17/1113:40CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 15mEmirates

Sun 7/1220:15CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/6R16 169

Sat 1/1113:50CPT - CMB

2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 30/1116:15CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/6R16 311

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 3/83:35CMB - CPT

1 stop34h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R17 059

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Data last updated 29 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 26/713:50CPT - CMB

2 stops22h 05mEthiopian Air

Thu 7/818:25CMB - CPT

2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/6R18 982

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/819:30CMB - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R15 866

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 4/811:25CMB - CPT

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R16 169

Mon 28/718:25CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 15mEmirates

Mon 4/820:35CMB - CPT

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Deal found 28/6R18 911

Mon 28/710:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 3/80:50CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/6R19 552

One-way flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 June 2025.

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R6 891

Mon 28/713:00CPT - CMB

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R8 227

Sun 28/913:05CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 28/6R9 260

Mon 29/916:35CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/6R9 455

Sun 28/910:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/6R9 990

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Mon 17/11

10:40-23:30

1 stop33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/12

0:45-9:25

1 stop36h 10m

R15 830

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-2:30

3 stops34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/8

19:30-13:45

3 stops45h 45m

R15 866

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

17:15-6:10

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

7:40-11:50

1 stop31h 40m

R15 937

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

20:15-16:45

2 stops24h 00m

R16 169

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/11

13:50-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

16:15-13:45

2 stops25h 00m

R16 311

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-16:50

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35-10:50

1 stop34h 45m

R17 059

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-16:50

1 stop24h 20m

R6 891

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

13:00-2:30

3 stops34h 00m

R8 227

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

13:05-18:30

2 stops25h 55m

R9 260

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

16:35-5:15

1 stop33h 10m

R9 455

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LK?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 318 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 596 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 880 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Ethiopian Air

7,3

Good

788 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 282 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Sri Lanka one-way?
R6 891 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R9 260 and R9 455, respectively.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 539	AverageR15 375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 252	AverageR14 163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 390	AverageR18 549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 124	AverageR20 057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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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?

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Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 June 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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.

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