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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka from R7 084

JNB — CMB
Sep 19 — Sep 261
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

Fri 2/1014:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Thu 8/103:35 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 18/8R13 536
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 30/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 18/8R13 617
Mon 26/109:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Thu 29/104:00 -
1 stop31h 50m
Deal found 16/8R13 650
Fri 16/1014:05 -
1 stop23h 15m
Sat 31/1018:50 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 16/8R13 714
Fri 16/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 30/1119:30 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 15/8R13 779
Fri 16/1020:55 -
3 stops27h 25m
Sat 31/105:20 -
3 stops35h 40m
Deal found 16/8R14 296
Wed 19/820:55 -
1 stop16h 25m
Fri 28/810:30 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 15/8R14 507
Fri 11/914:05 -
3 stops34h 15m
Fri 18/921:30 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 16/8R14 652

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

R13 536

One-way from

R7 084

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 959
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 962 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 971 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

14:05-9:00

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

3:35-9:10

1 stop33h 05m

R13 536

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

R13 617

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R13 650

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

14:05-3:50

3 stops34h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 18/9

21:30-20:10

2 stops26h 10m

R14 652

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

9:55-16:35

1 stop34h 10m

R14 879

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

10:05-16:50

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

2:55-20:35

1 stop21h 10m

R15 121

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:05-3:50

3 stops34h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

18:40-13:30

2 stops22h 20m

R15 897
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

17:45-16:30

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/10

19:30-13:55

2 stops21h 55m

R15 978
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:05-17:45

1 stop24h 10m

R7 084

JohannesburgColombo

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

13:45-1:55

1 stop32h 40m

R7 148

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R13 019). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 450). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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
1 586 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
1 586 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 586 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
3 658 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 586 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
3 737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 586 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
1 504 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 586 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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
1 029 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 586 reviews
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Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

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 OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka?

    Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. 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 386 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 R6 880 and R8 679, respectively.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R13 019). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 450). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 567AverageR12 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 912AverageR12 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 308AverageR13 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 503AverageR14 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 111AverageR14 913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 930AverageR16 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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