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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka from R7 314

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/516:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R12 498
Wed 27/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/64:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R12 634
Fri 15/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/516:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R12 736
Fri 29/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/64:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R12 753
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/621:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R12 856
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/53:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R13 418
Mon 20/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/519:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R13 470
Tue 26/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/619:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 487
Sun 12/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/512:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R13 504
Thu 28/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/64:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 521
Sun 12/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/44:05
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 538
Sun 29/32:30
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/44:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 555

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 498

One-way from

R7 314

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 396
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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14/4
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 510 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

4:10-8:15

1 stop31h 35m

R13 930

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R14 134

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R15 464

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R15 464
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

19:15-8:50

1 stop17h 05m

R15 533

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

20:35-10:15

2 stops17h 10m

R15 618

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

20:35-5:30

2 stops36h 25m

R17 238

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R17 527

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

19:15-18:10

3 stops26h 25m

R17 613

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

3:10-11:00

2 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

19:15-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

R17 698

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Deals found on 30/3

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R12 157). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 879). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 1 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 550 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
991 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in just under 13h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 30m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka one-way?

    R6 666 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from R7 253 and R9 081, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R12 157). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 879). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 542AverageR13 294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 875AverageR14 094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 929AverageR13 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 190AverageR15 473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 624AverageR15 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 782AverageR17 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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