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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 552

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Feb 15 — Feb 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 514

One-way from

R6 552

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 841
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 067 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 803 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Tue 3/319:00
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/319:30
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R12 465
Tue 17/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R12 661
Mon 6/413:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/418:45
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R12 678
Sat 14/213:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/211:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 760
Wed 4/219:55
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 3/40:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/1R13 022
Wed 11/212:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/210:15
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop34h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R13 677
Mon 19/112:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/13:25
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop17h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R13 742
Tue 17/28:20
JNB
-
CMB
3 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/23:00
CMB
-
JNB
3 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R13 906
Mon 19/114:35
CPT
-
CMB
2 stops30h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 28/118:40
CMB
-
CPT
2 stops23h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R13 923
Sun 8/212:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/219:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R14 136
Sun 25/112:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop34h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/14:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1R14 185
Sat 14/212:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/320:50
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop24h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/1R14 398

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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 16 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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South Africa

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Sri Lanka

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

19:00-19:20

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R12 465

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

13:45-9:45

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R12 661

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/2

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/2

11:15-3:55

1 stop20h 10m

R12 760

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-23:30

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/4

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R13 022

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

12:35-1:55

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-17:30

1 stop34h 45m

R13 677

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

8:20-21:05

3 stops33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

3:00-20:10

3 stops20h 40m

R13 906

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

12:45-1:55

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

19:30-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

R14 136

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

20:30-16:30

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

10:15-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

R14 185

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-20:15

2 stops26h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

14:00-20:10

2 stops33h 40m

R14 414

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

13:50-20:15

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R14 463

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R8 829). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 284). 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 16 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 716 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 370 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 471 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 05m. 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 321 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 968 and R8 639, 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 829). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 284). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 567AverageR13 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 842AverageR14 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 421AverageR12 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 694AverageR15 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 932AverageR16 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 049AverageR15 004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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