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

Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in just under 26h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 05m. 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.

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 OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qatar Airways, Emirates or Etihad Airways.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka?

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R7 018+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R13 400
One-way from	R7 018
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 726

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11/2-24/2
2 total stops
45h 25m total
Johannesburg to Sri Lanka

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2 total stops
33h 05m total
Johannesburg 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 29 October 2025.

Mon 24/1113:45JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 1/1211:15CMB - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R13 417

Wed 26/119:50JNB - CMB

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Sun 7/1216:30CMB - JNB

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Deal found 27/10R14 122

Tue 2/1213:45JNB - CMB

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Mon 15/124:15CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R14 277

Mon 24/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 30/114:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/10R15 171

Tue 2/1223:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

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2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/10R15 188

Fri 12/1223:00JNB - CMB

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Deal found 28/10R15 240

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2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10R15 292

Mon 29/128:20JNB - CMB

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Wed 1/413:45CMB - JNB

2 stops33h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10R15 309

Best flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

Sun 18/113:40JNB - CMB

1 stop41h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 29/112:15CMB - JNB

1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/10R14 311

Wed 26/119:50JNB - CMB

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Sat 6/124:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/10R15 326

Wed 17/1223:00JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 29/1218:40CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/10R15 687

Tue 13/119:55JNB - CMB

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Thu 29/10:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

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Mon 12/19:50JNB - CMB

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Sat 31/14:00CMB - JNB

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Mon 26/14:00CMB - JNB

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Wed 26/1114:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air

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2 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air

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Sat 10/18:20JNB - CMB

2 stops36h 20mEthiopian Air

Fri 30/118:40CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10R15 962

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Thu 6/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 10/119:50CMB - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/10R15 825

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Mon 24/1113:45JNB - CMB

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Mon 1/1211:15CMB - JNB

1 stop24h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/10R13 417

Mon 24/119:50JNB - CMB

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Sun 30/114:00CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/10R15 171

Mon 24/1114:30JNB - CMB

2 stops21h 15mEthiopian Air

Mon 1/1216:30CMB - JNB

2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/10R15 687

Wed 26/119:50JNB - CMB

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Deal found 27/10R14 122

Wed 26/1114:30JNB - CMB

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2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10R15 292

Wed 26/119:50JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/1216:30CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/10R15 704

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka
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Sat 24/117:00JNB - CMB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R7 018

Sat 24/113:40JNB - CMB

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2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R9 478

Wed 24/129:50JNB - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

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Thu 11/128:20JNB - CMB

2 stops36h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 27/10R9 959

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

13:40-10:45

1 stop41h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

12:15-18:35

1 stop33h 50m

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

0:45-18:35

1 stop21h 20m

R14 397

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

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Wed 26/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/12

4:00-8:20

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R15 326

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JNB - CMB

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23:00-5:00

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18:40-13:05

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R15 687

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

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9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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4:00-8:20

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R15 876

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-2:50

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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4:00-8:20

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R15 876

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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4:00-8:20

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R15 876

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

14:30-20:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/1

14:00-20:10

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R15 894

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/3

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R15 911

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

14:30-15:15

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

16:30-20:10

2 stops31h 10m

R15 911

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R9 271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 984). 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 OR Tambo Airport 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 morning could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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

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Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 388 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 659 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 283 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

880 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?
Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in just under 26h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 05m. 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.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R9 271). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 984). 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 OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 147	AverageR13 384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 244	AverageR13 654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Seychelles	CheapestR13 044	AverageR13 397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 320	AverageR16 541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 412	AverageR18 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR15 009	AverageR19 178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

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