How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

For as low as R15 534, Ethiopian Air can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 26h 30m. 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 Qatar Airways, Emirates or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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Tue 25/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/124:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/11R13 721

Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops36h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/413:45CMB - JNB

2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R15 415

Tue 16/1214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 27/1216:30CMB - JNB

2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/11R15 534

Sun 23/1114:30JNB - CMB

2 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 8/1216:30CMB - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R15 654

Tue 25/119:25JNB - CMB

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:00CMB - JNB

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R15 671

Mon 24/118:20JNB - CMB

2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/1218:40CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R15 757

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Wed 7/123:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 14/114:00CMB - JNB

2 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/11R15 534

Wed 7/110:25JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Wed 14/120:15CMB - JNB

2 stops23h 50mEmirates

Deal found 18/11R16 356

Fri 6/319:55JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/30:45CMB - JNB

1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/11R16 527

Tue 16/1214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air

Tue 23/1218:40CMB - JNB

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Deal found 17/11R15 654

Fri 6/323:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 9/318:40CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 15/11R15 757

Tue 16/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops36h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 27/1218:40CMB - JNB

2 stops36h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R15 757

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Sun 23/1114:30JNB - CMB

2 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air

Mon 8/1216:30CMB - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R15 654

Tue 25/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/124:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/11R13 721

Tue 25/119:25JNB - CMB

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/123:00CMB - JNB

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R15 671

Tue 16/1214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 27/1216:30CMB - JNB

2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/11R15 534

Thu 18/1223:00JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air

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2 stops26h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/11R15 312

Sat 20/1214:30JNB - CMB

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Fri 9/114:00CMB - JNB

2 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/11R15 757

Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops36h 20mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/413:45CMB - JNB

2 stops26h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R15 415

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Thu 14/510:45JNB - CMB

2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R6 553

Sun 10/51:15JNB - CMB

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11R6 672

Thu 14/520:40JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/11R8 195

Sun 17/513:50JNB - CMB

1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles

Deal found 17/11R8 349

Sat 16/517:55JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/11R8 742

Wed 13/518:00JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/11R8 913

Mon 11/518:00JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/11R9 170

Mon 29/1223:00JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 18/11R9 290

Tue 12/519:50JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/11R9 666

Wed 24/1223:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/11R9 735

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R15 312
One-way from	R6 553
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 499

Ethiopian Air
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4 total stops
47h 45m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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15h 25m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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JNB - CMB

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12:50-23:10

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R6 672

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka (average of R9 410). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 892). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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

3 416 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 416 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 416 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

1 404 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 416 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

3 664 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 416 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

1 305 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 416 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

896 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 416 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
For as low as R15 534, Ethiopian Air can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 26h 30m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka (average of R9 410). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 892). 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 081	AverageR13 298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 202	AverageR13 594	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR12 974	AverageR13 325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 248	AverageR16 439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 486	AverageR18 012	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 928	AverageR19 069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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