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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka from R7 807

JNB — CMB
Oct 1 — Oct 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Thu 22/109:45 -
1 stop25h 40m
Thu 29/1016:05 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 27/8R12 905
Wed 14/109:45 -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 21/1021:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 30/8R13 114
Thu 3/914:05 -
1 stop16h 05m
Thu 10/911:25 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 30/8R13 292
Tue 13/1020:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Tue 20/1010:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 29/8R13 373
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 30/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 30/8R13 502
Sun 11/1014:05 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sun 18/1020:20 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 27/8R13 695
Fri 4/914:05 -
1 stop23h 15m
Fri 11/911:25 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 29/8R14 340
Wed 2/99:45 -
2 stops25h 50m
Tue 8/916:05 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 31/8R14 711
Thu 3/98:20 -
2 stops32h 45m
Thu 10/916:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 30/8R14 728

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Round-trip from

R12 905

One-way from

R7 807

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 373
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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13/1
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R12 672 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 556 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

16:05-8:20

1 stop19h 45m

R12 905

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 502

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R14 808
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

20:15-10:25

2 stops17h 40m

R15 421

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

1:15-16:15

3 stops35h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/10

22:00-10:55

2 stops16h 25m

R15 550

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 889
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

12:05-13:15

3 stops21h 40m

R8 775

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:00-20:45

2 stops32h 15m

R9 001
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/1

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

R9 324

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/1

9:50-20:15

1 stop30h 55m

R9 324

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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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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 985). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 841). 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
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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
1 591 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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
3 655 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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
3 722 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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
1 529 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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
1 037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 591 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as R12 905, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 25h 40m. 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 370. Users have also found prices from R6 862 and R8 592 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 985). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 841). 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 545AverageR12 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 881AverageR12 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 446AverageR13 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 471AverageR14 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 075AverageR14 897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 729AverageR15 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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