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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka from R7 149

JNB — CMB
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 4/125:00 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 16/9R12 702
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Mon 30/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 16/9R13 435
Wed 14/1014:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Wed 21/1020:20 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 14/9R13 597
Tue 13/1020:55 -
1 stop17h 20m
Tue 20/1010:30 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 13/9R13 679
Sun 8/1113:50 -
1 stop10h 30m
Fri 27/115:00 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 15/9R13 907
Sat 7/119:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 28/1121:35 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 15/9R14 070
Mon 9/119:50 -
1 stop30h 55m
Sat 21/1116:05 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 14/9R14 314
Mon 30/119:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Tue 29/1216:05 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 16/9R14 493
Fri 6/119:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Fri 27/114:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 15/9R14 509
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 30/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 15/9R14 542

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Round-trip from

R12 702

One-way from

R7 149

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 793
Air Seychelles
  • Air Seychelles
  • 8/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 626 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 521 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

20:20-16:30

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 149

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

1:35-23:20

2 stops42h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 077

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 178
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/12

22:20-15:55

1 stop14h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 676

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

R14 509

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

21:35-8:20

1 stop14h 15m

R14 509

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

23:00-23:50

2 stops21h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/12

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 180

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

14:30-23:50

2 stops29h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R17 180

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/2

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R17 213

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

22:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

9:55-5:35

1 stop23h 10m

R18 287

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Cheapflights Insights

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 R13 109). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 043). 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 77 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
1 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
1 602 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
3 660 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
3 732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
1 536 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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
1 040 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 602 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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 R14 509, Etihad Airways can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 18h 50m. 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 473. Users have also found prices from R6 928 and R8 673 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 109). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 043). 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 627AverageR13 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 994AverageR12 727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 598AverageR14 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 641AverageR13 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 209AverageR15 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 869AverageR15 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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