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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 297

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Apr 27 — May 41
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 28 March 2026.

Wed 13/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/516:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3R12 543
Sat 23/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 30/510:00
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R12 645
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/516:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3R12 987
Wed 1/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 30/419:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 432
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/53:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R13 467
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/523:40
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 535
Wed 1/49:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/410:00
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 706
Fri 22/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/616:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 757
Tue 21/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/53:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R13 843
Sun 19/414:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/419:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/3R13 877
Mon 1/613:00
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop34h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/64:35
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop34h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/3R14 356
Mon 2/1112:35
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/113:25
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 425

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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 543

One-way from

R6 297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 518
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 00m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 584 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 148 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 28 March 2026.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 083

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

9:45-8:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/6

10:00-8:20

1 stop25h 50m

R14 083

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R14 185

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

13:15-22:10

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

2:55-16:40

1 stop17h 15m

R15 452

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:45-17:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

19:15-16:10

1 stop24h 25m

R15 520
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-11:00

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

3:15-16:10

1 stop16h 25m

R15 794

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

13:00-11:00

1 stop18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R16 684

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-11:00

1 stop18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R16 684

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/5

13:00-17:45

1 stop25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/6

3:35-17:30

1 stop17h 25m

R16 684

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R16 957

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Deals found on 23/3

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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.
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R12 200). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 929). 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 28 March 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
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

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
1 484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

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
3 546 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

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
3 733 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

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
1 430 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

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
984 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

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 Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 16h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. 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 587 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 279 and R9 024, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R12 200). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 929). 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 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 520AverageR13 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 902AverageR14 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 976AverageR13 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 237AverageR15 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 127AverageR17 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 677AverageR15 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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