What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Sri Lanka. Flights to Sri Lanka from South Africa in November are about R15 747 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R12 933.

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.

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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.

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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R15 293
One-way from	R12 506
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R14 624

Singapore Airlines
10/8-19/8
2 total stops
51h 35m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Turkish Airlines
24/6
1 total stop
33h 10m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 380 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 358 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 30 April 2025.

Tue 18/118:50JNB - CMB

1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 25/113:25CMB - JNB

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R14 085

Tue 18/1113:45JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 25/110:45CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R14 327

Tue 18/1119:05JNB - CMB

1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines

Wed 26/117:25CMB - JNB

1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/4R15 516

Sat 14/613:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 21/620:20CMB - CPT

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4R15 906

Fri 13/614:15JNB - CMB

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/613:50CMB - JNB

3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R16 798

Fri 1/810:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 31/811:05CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R17 579

Sat 14/613:00CPT - CMB

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/619:30CMB - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R17 690

Thu 4/1210:00JNB - CMB

1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 17/124:10CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/4R18 285

Fri 1/813:05CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 55mEmirates

Sat 30/82:55CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 25mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R18 452

Thu 4/1218:50JNB - CMB

1 stop17h 35mEmirates

Thu 18/1220:15CMB - JNB

2 stops17h 40mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R19 362

Fri 3/1011:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 10/100:50CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4R19 511

Mon 17/1116:50JNB - CMB

2 stops20h 10mRwandAir

Tue 25/1119:15CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 29/4R19 994

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Sun 10/813:45JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R15 293

Fri 13/613:55JNB - CMB

1 stop15h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 20/620:20CMB - JNB

1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R15 646

Fri 13/614:15JNB - CMB

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/613:50CMB - JNB

3 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R16 798

Fri 13/622:20JNB - CMB

2 stops16h 40mEmirates

Thu 19/62:55CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 29/4R18 285

Fri 3/1011:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 10/100:50CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4R19 511

Fri 3/109:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 11/1016:30CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4R20 124

Fri 3/1022:50JNB - CMB

2 stops50h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/1018:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/4R20 570

Thu 2/103:10JNB - CMB

2 stops50h 20mRwandAir

Fri 10/103:35CMB - JNB

2 stops38h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 30/4R30 326

Sat 14/613:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 21/620:20CMB - CPT

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4R15 906

Fri 1/810:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sat 30/80:50CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4R17 579

Sat 14/613:00CPT - CMB

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/619:30CMB - CPT

3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R17 690

Fri 1/813:05CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 55mEmirates

Sat 30/82:55CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 25mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R18 452

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Mon 5/514:35CPT - CMB

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/517:35CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4R18 749

Mon 5/514:35CPT - CMB

2 stops34h 50mEthiopian Air

Sat 31/518:25CMB - CPT

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 30/4R22 187

Mon 5/513:00CPT - CMB

1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 31/520:20CMB - CPT

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4R24 324

Mon 5/513:05CPT - CMB

1 stop16h 00mEmirates

Fri 30/52:55CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R35 064

Mon 12/514:35CPT - CMB

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/510:30CMB - CPT

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4R18 210

Mon 12/513:05CPT - CMB

1 stop29h 35mEmirates

Sun 25/520:35CMB - CPT

2 stops23h 45mEmirates

Deal found 30/4R20 162

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JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

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Sun 10/8

13:45-23:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R15 293

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

13:55-9:00

1 stop15h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/6

20:20-16:10

1 stop23h 20m

R15 646

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-16:50

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/6

20:20-10:50

1 stop18h 00m

R15 906

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

14:15-2:30

3 stops32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/6

13:50-8:20

3 stops46h 00m

R16 798

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

10:40-23:35

2 stops33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/8

0:50-9:25

2 stops36h 05m

R17 579

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/6

13:00-4:25

2 stops35h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/6

19:30-13:45

3 stops45h 45m

R17 690

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/6

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/6

2:55-16:15

1 stop16h 50m

R18 285

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

13:05-22:10

1 stop29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

10:05-11:35

1 stop29h 00m

R18 452

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

11:20-23:30

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/10

0:50-7:40

1 stop34h 20m

R19 511

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R20 124

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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 R722). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of R1 001). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to LK?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 216 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

855 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 563 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 203 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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 R722). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in June is currently the most expensive (average of R1 001). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 439	AverageR14 216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 932	AverageR15 065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 282	AverageR18 401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR16 903	AverageR21 170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 957	AverageR20 965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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

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Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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