How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 10m. The distance between South Africa and Sri Lanka is about 6685 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 254 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 912 and R8 650, respectively.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 September 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R12 673
One-way from	R7 734
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R13 827

Air Seychelles
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21h 30m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R13 713). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 677). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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.

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8,2

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1 606 reviews

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8,0

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Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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8,0

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Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Emirates

8,1

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8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Qatar Airways

7,4

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8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Etihad Airways

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1 532 reviews

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8,0

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Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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1 041 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 10m. The distance between South Africa and Sri Lanka is about 6685 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 254 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 912 and R8 650, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R13 713). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 677). 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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Air Seychelles	CheapestR8 607	AverageR13 086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 967	AverageR13 138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 442	AverageR14 967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 580	AverageR13 949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 941	AverageR15 039	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 510	AverageR15 936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

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