How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

For as low as R13 757, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 30h 55m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is about 6685 km.

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 428. Users have also found prices from R7 085 and R8 879 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, Emirates or Etihad Airways 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?

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Wed 31/1214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/120:15CMB - JNB

3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R18 671

Mon 29/1211:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 31/31:10CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12R20 469

Sun 28/1214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/14:00CMB - JNB

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12R20 569

Wed 31/1211:00JNB - CMB

1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 10/10:45CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/12R22 984

Sun 28/1211:00JNB - CMB

1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 2/10:45CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12R23 101

Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/413:50CMB - JNB

2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/12R27 681

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Sat 7/29:50JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/24:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/12R13 757

Thu 12/313:40JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/30:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12R13 907

Thu 12/322:20JNB - CMB

2 stops16h 35mEmirates

Fri 27/320:15CMB - JNB

2 stops17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R15 706

Sat 7/29:50JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 20/24:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/12R13 757

Sat 7/29:50JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 19/221:30CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/12R13 757

Wed 28/122:20JNB - CMB

2 stops16h 35mEmirates

Mon 9/220:15CMB - JNB

2 stops17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/12R15 939

Wed 4/213:40JNB - CMB

1 stop17h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 15/20:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/12R16 122

Wed 4/29:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 20/24:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/12R13 757

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

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1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R13 791

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

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1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R14 124

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/24:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R15 639

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Mon 29/1211:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 31/31:10CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12R20 469

Wed 31/1214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/120:15CMB - JNB

3 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R18 671

Wed 28/119:55JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/20:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/12R12 508

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 10/216:20CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R13 791

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 5/24:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R14 124

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/24:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R15 639

Wed 28/122:20JNB - CMB

2 stops16h 35mEmirates

Sun 8/22:40CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 25mEmirates

Deal found 25/12R15 939

Wed 28/113:40JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/20:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/12R16 172

Wed 28/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/29:50CMB - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/12R16 872

Wed 28/113:25JNB - CMB

2 stops17h 20mEmirates

Mon 9/22:40CMB - JNB

1 stop17h 25mEmirates

Deal found 25/12R18 554

One-way flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 December 2025.

Tue 6/15:25JNB - CMB

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R7 428

Tue 6/11:35JNB - CMB

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R7 695

Thu 1/117:00JNB - CMB

3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R7 895

Sun 4/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/12R9 394

Mon 5/117:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R10 193

Fri 2/119:05JNB - CMB

1 stop38h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/12R11 026

Sun 4/18:20JNB - CMB

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12R11 142

Wed 7/110:25JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 00mEmirates

Deal found 26/12R11 292

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R12 508
One-way from	R7 428
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 121

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2 total stops
45h 25m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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37h 15m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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4:00-8:20

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JohannesburgColombo

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0:45-18:35

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R13 907

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

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9:50-20:15

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-8:15

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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4:00-8:20

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R15 639

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

22:20-18:25

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/3

20:15-10:25

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R15 706

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:20-18:25

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20:15-10:25

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R15 939

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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 R8 977). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 457). 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 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

3 444 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

3 444 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

1 421 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

3 692 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

1 337 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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

918 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 444 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?
For as low as R13 757, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 30h 55m. The distance from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is about 6685 km.
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 428. Users have also found prices from R7 085 and R8 879 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka (average of R8 977). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 457). 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	CheapestR11 761	AverageR12 929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 056	AverageR13 323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR12 630	AverageR13 073	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 899	AverageR15 916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 152	AverageR17 429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 286	AverageR15 516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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