How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka?

For as low as R15 203, Singapore Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 30h 20m. 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 564. Users have also found prices from R7 251 and R9 086 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.

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.

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Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops41h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/418:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12R16 345

Mon 29/1219:55JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 31/30:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R19 566

Sun 21/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/116:30CMB - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12R26 213

Mon 29/1210:25JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Wed 1/420:35CMB - JNB

2 stops17h 10mEmirates

Deal found 8/12R27 389

Sun 21/1211:00JNB - CMB

1 stop33h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 2/10:45CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/12R27 423

Tue 9/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 3/116:30CMB - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R29 724

Mon 29/1220:20JNB - CMB

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 1/420:20CMB - JNB

2 stops18h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/12R31 479

Sun 21/1218:50JNB - CMB

2 stops20h 05mEmirates

Fri 2/12:40CMB - JNB

1 stop17h 25mEmirates

Deal found 10/12R31 496

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Sun 1/313:40JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Fri 20/30:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/12R15 203

Fri 23/112:45JNB - CMB

1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/121:35CMB - JNB

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R15 510

Wed 4/214:30JNB - CMB

2 stops35h 00mEthiopian Air

Sun 8/218:40CMB - JNB

2 stops36h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/12R15 663

Thu 22/123:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/118:40CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R15 799

Wed 4/219:55JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/212:15CMB - JNB

1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12R16 430

Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops27h 25mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/418:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R16 345

Tue 6/18:20JNB - CMB

2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 20/114:00CMB - JNB

2 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R16 992

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Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops41h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 1/418:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 10/12R16 345

Mon 29/1219:55JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 31/30:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12R19 566

Tue 6/18:20JNB - CMB

2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 20/114:00CMB - JNB

2 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R16 992

Tue 6/19:50JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 20/19:50CMB - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/12R18 731

Thu 22/123:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/118:40CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R15 799

Thu 22/113:25JNB - CMB

1 stop29h 00mEmirates

Thu 29/120:15CMB - JNB

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 8/12R18 271

Fri 23/113:45JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 30/110:15CMB - JNB

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/12R14 521

Fri 23/123:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Fri 30/114:00CMB - JNB

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/12R15 152

Fri 23/112:45JNB - CMB

1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/121:35CMB - JNB

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R15 510

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 10 December 2025.

Sun 28/121:35JNB - CMB

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12R9 613

Mon 29/1213:45JNB - CMB

1 stop33h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12R11 419

Wed 22/421:45JNB - CMB

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R21 372

Fri 24/421:45JNB - CMB

3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R21 611

Mon 20/421:45JNB - CMB

3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R21 713

Sun 19/421:45JNB - CMB

3 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R21 884

Thu 23/412:10JNB - CMB

3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R22 020

Fri 24/43:10JNB - CMB

3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12R23 264

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R14 521
One-way from	R9 613
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 577

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58h 35m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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27h 05m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 369 potential savings vs. average return price).

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13:40-23:30

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R15 203

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

12:45-1:55

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

21:35-13:05

2 stops19h 00m

R15 510

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

18:40-3:55

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R15 663

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 799

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

8:20-15:15

2 stops27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

18:25-13:05

2 stops22h 10m

R16 345

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

12:15-18:35

1 stop33h 50m

R16 430

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

8:20-20:20

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/1

14:00-20:10

2 stops33h 40m

R16 992

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

1:35-8:10

2 stops27h 05m

R9 613

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

13:45-2:45

1 stop33h 30m

R11 419

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

21:45-6:15

2 stops29h 00m

R21 372

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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 R9 186). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 737). 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 time of day to fly from JNB to LK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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

3 433 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

3 433 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 433 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

1 412 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 433 reviews

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Reviews

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

3 676 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 433 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

1 330 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 433 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

903 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 433 reviews

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Reviews

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 R15 203, Singapore Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Johannesburg in 30h 20m. 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 564. Users have also found prices from R7 251 and R9 086 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 R9 186). Flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 737). 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	CheapestR12 036	AverageR13 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 289	AverageR13 611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR12 924	AverageR13 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 199	AverageR16 287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 460	AverageR17 883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 846	AverageR17 512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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