Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 18 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 18 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R11 937, or R12 659 for flights within the next 24 hours.
Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R11 661 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R7 617. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka for under R13 547. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Cathay Pacific for just R12 268, but on average you can expect to pay R13 427.
Etihad Airways is one of the many airlines that have implemented additional safety measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sri Lanka. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sri Lanka that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka are Jet Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
On average you can expect to pay R8 966 for a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka. The cheapest flight overall is R6 773 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at R9 830.
Departing from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka will take you 23h 30m. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Sri Lanka, with prices starting at R12 268. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R12 795 and R13 939, respectively.
For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 226. Users have also found tickets on Emirates for as little as R7 993.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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R636 | R675 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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R551 | R780 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R666 | R827 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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R672 | R891 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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R735 | R895 | No cancel fee | 75% |
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R855 | R909 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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