Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 663

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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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 9 January 2026.

Wed 22/411:55JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 29/44:35CMB - JNB
1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R13 145
Wed 28/113:45JNB - CMB
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 7/24:15CMB - JNB
1 stop14h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R13 178
Sat 7/313:40JNB - CMB
1 stop17h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/30:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/1R13 211
Tue 17/1110:40CPT - CMB
2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/110:45CMB - CPT
2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R13 244
Sun 8/218:55CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 14/23:25CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R13 293
Sun 8/212:45JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 15/219:30CMB - JNB
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R13 541
Sun 12/419:30CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 30/419:45CMB - CPT
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1R13 887
Fri 16/112:45JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 24/110:15CMB - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R14 233
Tue 17/1118:55CPT - CMB
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 28/113:25CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R14 316
Mon 30/1119:00CPT - CMB
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 13/1211:15CMB - CPT
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R14 431
Fri 16/18:20JNB - CMB
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/117:15CMB - JNB
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R14 431
Wed 28/112:35CPT - CMB
1 stop24h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 7/23:25CMB - CPT
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R14 679

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 145

One-way from

R7 273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 349
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R14 679 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 766 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

18:55-16:30

1 stop18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R13 293

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

13:45-8:45

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/2

4:15-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

R13 541

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

3:25-17:25

1 stop17h 30m

R14 679

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

23:00-0:10

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/2

18:40-20:10

2 stops29h 00m

R14 761

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

23:00-5:00

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

14:00-20:10

2 stops33h 40m

R14 778

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

13:50-14:55

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

21:50-14:35

2 stops20h 15m

R14 910

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/2

14:00-14:35

2 stops28h 05m

R15 173

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/2

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

14:00-3:55

2 stops41h 25m

R15 173

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-5:00

2 stops35h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/2

18:40-3:55

2 stops36h 45m

R15 173

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/1

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R8 890). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 359). 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 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 18h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. 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 365 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 016 and R8 698, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R8 890). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 359). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 647AverageR13 147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 943AverageR14 083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 507AverageR12 982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 773AverageR15 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 024AverageR16 644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 146AverageR15 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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