How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

For as low as R14 399, Qatar Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 23h 25m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is about 6685 km.

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 Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka at least 57 days early can save you up to 27% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka for as little as R15 372 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R16 433 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R14 910 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R9 534. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

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R6 899+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R13 656
One-way from	R6 899
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R17 371

Singapore Airlines
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2 total stops
45h 30m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 793 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.

Mon 8/99:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 20/921:50CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/8R14 364

Fri 10/1020:25JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 16/103:35CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8R14 399

Sat 11/1013:55JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Sat 18/104:35CMB - JNB

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R14 824

Mon 8/99:50JNB - CMB

3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/93:30CMB - JNB

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R15 000

Fri 10/109:50JNB - CMB

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1016:30CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R15 018

Mon 8/913:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 19/93:35CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R15 372

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 17/1021:50CMB - JNB

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/8R15 425

Sat 11/1014:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air

Sat 18/1018:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/8R15 478

Fri 3/1020:25JNB - CMB

1 stop27h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 10/103:35CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8R15 531

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Fri 10/1013:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 17/1020:20CMB - JNB

1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8R14 399

Mon 8/99:50JNB - CMB

3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/93:30CMB - JNB

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R15 000

Fri 10/1014:30JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 17/1021:50CMB - JNB

2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/8R15 425

Sat 11/1013:55JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 17/103:35CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R14 824

Fri 10/109:50JNB - CMB

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1016:30CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R15 018

Sat 11/1014:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 25mEthiopian Air

Sat 18/1018:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/8R15 478

Mon 8/913:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 19/93:35CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R15 372

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 8/99:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 20/921:50CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/8R14 364

Mon 8/99:50JNB - CMB

3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/93:30CMB - JNB

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R15 000

Mon 8/913:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 19/93:35CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R15 372

Mon 8/913:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/918:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R15 673

Mon 8/99:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 19/916:30CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/8R16 327

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Wed 11/212:50JNB - CMB

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R6 899

Mon 16/212:50JNB - CMB

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R7 288

Fri 13/29:25JNB - CMB

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/8R7 978

Mon 29/1212:05JNB - CMB

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R8 066

Fri 13/212:05JNB - CMB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R8 261

Tue 10/213:45JNB - CMB

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R8 615

Thu 12/220:40JNB - CMB

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R8 632

Mon 29/1213:45JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/8R8 650

Sun 15/213:50JNB - CMB

1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles

Deal found 27/8R8 809

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9:50-13:40

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R15 000

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JNB - CMB

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9:50-18:30

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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16:30-8:20

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R15 018

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JNB - CMB

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13:55-16:50

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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3:35-16:10

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R15 372

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JNB - CMB

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:30-20:35

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21:50-20:10

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R15 425

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

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14:30-15:25

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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18:25-13:05

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R15 478

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

12:50-23:15

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R6 899

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

12:50-5:35

2 stops37h 15m

R7 288

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:25-8:45

1 stop19h 50m

R7 978

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from Johannesburg 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 JNB to LK?

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

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Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 611 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 241 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

846 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 322 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
For as low as R14 399, Qatar Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 23h 25m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is about 6685 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from Johannesburg 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 440	AverageR13 793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 476	AverageR13 895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR13 289	AverageR13 884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 362	AverageR19 046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 730	AverageR17 500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 514	AverageR19 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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