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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

JNB — CMB
Oct 31 — Nov 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 852
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 034 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 555 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

Booking 76 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.

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 R13 229). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 491). 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

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
1 619 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 669 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 726 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 619 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 516. Users have also found prices from R6 974 and R8 731 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 R13 229). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 491). 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 684AverageR13 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 074AverageR12 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 553AverageR15 101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 725AverageR13 988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 409AverageR15 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 918AverageR15 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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