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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka from R13 388

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Jul 31 — Aug 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 July 2026.

Mon 17/89:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/94:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R13 388
Thu 30/79:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/810:00
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R14 045
Thu 5/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1116:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 127
Wed 12/89:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 19/84:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R14 307
Thu 30/720:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/83:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop32h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 373
Wed 19/89:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/821:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/6R14 767

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka

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Round-trip from

R13 388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 848
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R14 127

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/9

10:30-9:10

1 stop26h 10m

R15 554
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R15 685

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/7

20:55-2:05

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

22:00-20:10

2 stops25h 40m

R15 849

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/8

10:05-20:35

1 stop14h 00m

R16 128

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

15:05-16:30

3 stops45h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R17 621

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R8 696). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 453). 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 66 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 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 July 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
1 557 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 557 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 557 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
3 605 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 557 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
7,3
Good
3 738 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 557 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 469 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 557 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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
1 008 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 557 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Etihad Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in just under 31h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka is about 6685 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka one-way?

    R6 479 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 980 and R8 739, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R8 696). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 453). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 692AverageR12 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 107AverageR12 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 487AverageR13 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 685AverageR14 277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 073AverageR15 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 085AverageR15 729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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