How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

For as low as R15 159, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 16h 40m. 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 275. Users have also found prices from R6 781 and R8 490 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, 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 Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

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

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	R12 704
One-way from	R9 979
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 964

Etihad Airways
21/10-28/10
2 total stops
51h 10m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Ethiopian Air
15/11
2 total stops
26h 30m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 526 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 307 potential savings vs. average return price).

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9:50-8:10

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4:00-8:20

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9:50-2:50

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Thu 10/9

22:20-18:30

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10:05-20:35

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22:20-18:25

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21:50-16:35

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23:00-5:00

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18:40-20:10

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R16 881

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23:00-5:00

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R16 881

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

22:20-18:30

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2:55-16:15

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R17 981

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Sun 15/11

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R9 979

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Sun 15/11

13:25-15:55

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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 R12 832). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 455). 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 79 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

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 656 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 732 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 517 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 033 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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1 587 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
For as low as R15 159, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 16h 40m. 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 275. Users have also found prices from R6 781 and R8 490 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 832). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 455). 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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Air Seychelles	CheapestR8 444	AverageR12 771	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 741	AverageR12 380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 127	AverageR13 248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 324	AverageR14 530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 909	AverageR14 714	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 697	AverageR15 655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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.

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