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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka from R13 098

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Jun 19 — Jun 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
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 20 May 2026.

Mon 15/69:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 28/616:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/5R13 098
Fri 24/712:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/811:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R13 115
Thu 21/519:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 28/58:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R13 148
Sat 23/512:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 30/58:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R13 579
Wed 19/812:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/810:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R13 994
Sun 30/813:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop10h 50m
Air Seychelles
Fri 4/95:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
Air Seychelles
Deal found 17/5R14 259
Wed 26/89:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/916:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R14 275
Wed 26/89:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/921:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R14 557

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 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 098

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 436
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 074 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 593 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/7

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R13 098

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R13 098

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

9:25-16:50

3 stops27h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R15 486
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:45-9:40

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

20:20-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

R15 602

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

13:45-10:45

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

0:50-19:20

1 stop22h 00m

R15 751

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/6

10:30-4:00

1 stop21h 00m

R15 817

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

18:45-18:10

3 stops26h 55m

R16 182

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R10 578). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 584). 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 20 May 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
1 521 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 521 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 521 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 521 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 521 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 438 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 521 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 521 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in just under 25h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 20m. 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 526 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 053 and R8 831, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka (average of R10 578). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 584). 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 20 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 224AverageR12 986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 568AverageR13 785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 583AverageR13 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 818AverageR14 453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 221AverageR15 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 287AverageR16 276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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