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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka from R13 825

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Feb 24 — Mar 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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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 25 January 2026.

Wed 25/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/410:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 825
Wed 4/219:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 3/40:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R14 387
Fri 27/323:00
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/413:50
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/1R14 419
Mon 31/814:30
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops26h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 4/916:20
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R14 981
Mon 11/58:20
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops37h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 15/521:50
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops18h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 24/1R15 046
Wed 4/214:30
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops35h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/416:20
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1R15 415
Fri 27/310:25
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop32h 00m
Emirates
Fri 3/420:35
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops27h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/1R15 527
Mon 31/813:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop30h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 3/90:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1R15 736
Mon 11/519:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 14/50:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1R15 800

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 825

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 568
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 674 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

12:45-9:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/4

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R13 825

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/4

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R14 387

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

8:20-1:15

2 stops37h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

21:50-13:05

2 stops18h 45m

R15 046

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/4

16:20-20:10

2 stops31h 20m

R15 415

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

3:45-15:20

1 stop15h 05m

R15 415

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

19:50-10:45

1 stop35h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R15 800

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

13:25-21:55

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/4

20:35-20:35

2 stops27h 30m

R15 816

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/1

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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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka (average of R8 655). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 022). 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 25 January 2026.
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
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

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
3 487 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

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
1 436 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

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
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

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
7,3
Good
1 375 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

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
951 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as R13 825, Qatar Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 17h 30m. 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 197. Users have also found prices from R6 831 and R8 560 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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

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  • 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 R8 655). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 022). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg 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 25 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 339AverageR12 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 600AverageR12 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 176AverageR12 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 444AverageR15 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 680AverageR16 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 773AverageR14 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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