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

Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 22h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 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.

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.

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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 15 November 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R14 217
One-way from	R7 480
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	R14 960

Qatar Airways
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37h 35m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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JohannesburgColombo

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R14 335). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 388). 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 87 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 697 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 692 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 633 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 557 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 633 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?
Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 22h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 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.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R14 335). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R18 388). 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	CheapestR9 511	AverageR14 544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air Seychelles flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 354	AverageR13 822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 930	AverageR15 337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 078	AverageR14 832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 811	AverageR15 638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 965	AverageR16 725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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