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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka from R7 012

JNB — CMB
Oct 6 — Oct 131
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Mon 7/99:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Sun 20/916:20 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 4/9R12 430
Wed 21/109:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Wed 28/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 6/9R12 765
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop30h 55m
Sat 21/1116:05 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 6/9R13 227
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 30/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 1/9R13 466
Thu 3/1213:45 -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 9/123:25 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 1/9R13 642
Fri 18/920:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Fri 25/910:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 6/9R13 753
Sat 19/920:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Fri 25/910:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 6/9R13 960

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

R12 765

One-way from

R7 012

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 403
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 439 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

13:50-3:50

1 stop10h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 745

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

9:50-23:20

2 stops34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 558

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/12

12:05-23:20

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 669

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

16:40-8:10

3 stops36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 371

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

14:30-1:50

2 stops31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 251

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:50-8:10

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 466

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/12

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R13 642

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/12

18:50-15:55

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/12

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R15 267

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R16 893

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:50-5:00

2 stops26h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/9

18:30-3:55

2 stops36h 55m

R16 972

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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 R12 829). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 721). 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 Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 653 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 532 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

    For as low as R13 466, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 18h 50m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is about 6685 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 293. Users have also found prices from R6 780 and R8 588 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • 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 R12 829). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 721). 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 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 442AverageR12 835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 738AverageR12 408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 328AverageR14 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 330AverageR13 510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 905AverageR14 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 551AverageR15 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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