Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 406

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Nov 23 — Nov 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 October 2025.

Sun 23/119:25JNB - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 26/113:25CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/10R13 610
Tue 25/111:35JNB - CMB
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:40CMB - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R13 853
Wed 26/119:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/124:00CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/10R13 940
Sun 23/118:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1116:40CMB - JNB
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R14 062
Sun 23/1113:50JNB - CMB
1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles
Sun 7/124:50CMB - JNB
1 stop17h 25mAir Seychelles
Deal found 22/10R14 252
Tue 25/119:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 6/124:00CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/10R14 877
Tue 25/1119:10JNB - CMB
1 stop38h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/127:40CMB - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/10R14 947
Wed 29/101:35JNB - CMB
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1112:30CMB - JNB
3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10R14 964
Thu 6/119:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1121:35CMB - JNB
1 stop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/10R15 120
Thu 30/108:20JNB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/1118:40CMB - JNB
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R15 138
Sun 23/1119:05JNB - CMB
1 stop38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/127:40CMB - JNB
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/10R15 155
Thu 6/1113:50CPT - CMB
2 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/1116:40CMB - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/10R15 936

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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 437

One-way from

R6 406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 853
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/2-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
10/2
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 960 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 282 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 24 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

4:00-8:20

1 stop31h 50m

R15 120

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

23:00-0:10

2 stops21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

18:40-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

R15 138

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:05-13:20

1 stop38h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/12

7:40-10:50

1 stop30h 40m

R15 155

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/2

0:45-9:25

2 stops36h 10m

R15 225

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

9:50-8:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R15 311

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/12

9:50-8:20

1 stop26h 00m

R15 780

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

13:45-16:30

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/12

3:25-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

R15 884

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

18:40-13:45

2 stops22h 35m

R15 936

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:50-5:00

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

16:40-14:35

2 stops25h 25m

R15 936

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/12

13:50-20:20

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

18:40-14:35

2 stops23h 25m

R15 971

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R9 357). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 009). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Sri Lanka in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 24 October 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 21h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 05m. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 R9 357). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 009). 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 24 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 259AverageR13 772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 319AverageR14 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR13 164AverageR13 521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 443AverageR16 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 605AverageR17 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 147AverageR19 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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