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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 173

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
apr. 4 — apr. 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 marts 2026.

ons. 4/312:45
JNB
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CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
ons. 11/310:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/2R12 132
man. 30/314:15
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
man. 6/423:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R12 312
søn. 15/312:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
søn. 22/310:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R12 411
tor. 16/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
ons. 22/43:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3R12 608
man. 3/819:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Singapore Airlines
man. 17/80:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 624
ons. 15/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
ons. 22/412:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3R12 690
søn. 15/312:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
søn. 22/319:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3R12 756
man. 27/420:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
man. 4/518:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R12 887
lør. 19/919:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop48h 15m
Singapore Airlines
man. 28/90:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/3R13 100
ons. 18/318:55
CPT
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CMB
1 stop18h 05m
Qatar Airways
søn. 22/33:25
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/3R13 166
søn. 1/312:45
JNB
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CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
lør. 14/318:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3R13 379
tor. 19/312:45
JNB
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CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
fre. 3/44:35
CMB
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JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/3R13 412

Find flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 5 marts 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 312

One-way from

R6 173

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 920
30/3-6/4
  • 30/3-6/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R10 770 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 925 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 5 marts 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

søn. 15/3

18:30-18:25

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 21/3

2:40-16:45

1 stop17h 35m

R14 249

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tor. 16/4

14:30-20:35

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tor. 23/4

16:20-13:05

2 stops24h 15m

R14 529

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

man. 30/3

13:50-20:35

2 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

man. 6/4

18:30-13:00

2 stops22h 00m

R14 643

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

tir. 14/4

13:50-20:35

2 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tir. 21/4

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R14 808

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

søn. 28/6

9:50-14:55

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 11/7

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R14 857
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lør. 4/7

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tor. 16/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 857

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lør. 4/7

14:30-0:05

2 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tor. 16/7

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

R14 890

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

søn. 28/6

8:20-14:55

2 stops27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 11/7

18:30-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

R14 939

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

lør. 18/4

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lør. 25/4

18:30-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

R15 005

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

fre. 5/6

13:50-20:35

2 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tir. 9/6

18:30-13:00

2 stops22h 00m

R15 005

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R11 442). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 330). 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 5 marts 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
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Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
961 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Airlines like Emirates, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad Airways fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 20h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 10m. The distance between South Africa and Sri Lanka is about 7891 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 South Africa to Sri Lanka one-way?

    R6 336 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 984 and R8 658, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R11 442). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 330). 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 South Africa to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 5 marts 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 833AverageR13 211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 279AverageR14 290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 449AverageR12 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 700AverageR15 360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 603AverageR16 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 081AverageR15 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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