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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 285

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
5月 3 — 5月 101
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 3 4月 2026.

週三 27/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
週三 3/64:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R12 554
週五 15/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
週五 22/516:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R12 656
週五 29/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
週五 5/64:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R12 673
週三 20/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
週二 2/621:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R12 774
週一 13/419:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop16h 30m
Qatar Airways
週一 20/419:15
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/3R13 164
週五 17/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
週六 25/411:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/4R13 384
週二 26/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
週二 2/619:15
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 401
週四 28/520:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Qatar Airways
週四 4/64:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 435
週日 12/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop23h 20m
Qatar Airways
週一 20/44:05
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 452
週日 29/32:30
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop33h 55m
Qatar Airways
週二 28/44:35
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop14h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 469
週五 8/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
週五 22/521:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R13 570
週五 1/59:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
週四 7/521:50
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R13 604

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 3 4月 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 554

One-way from

R6 285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 044
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 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 (R8 928 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 897 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週五 1/5

9:45-3:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週二 5/5

21:50-8:15

1 stop13h 55m

R13 909

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

週五 15/5

13:00-17:45

1 stop25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週五 22/5

12:30-11:30

1 stop26h 30m

R13 960

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

週五 15/5

13:15-8:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週五 22/5

20:35-11:30

2 stops18h 25m

R15 248

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週三 27/5

13:30-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週三 3/6

20:35-10:15

2 stops17h 10m

R15 519

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週四 16/4

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週一 27/4

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R15 688

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週日 26/4

20:40-17:45

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週一 11/5

12:30-8:50

1 stop23h 50m

R15 722

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週一 22/6

9:50-3:00

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週五 26/6

21:50-8:20

1 stop14h 00m

R16 942

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週三 19/8

13:30-8:30

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週五 28/8

20:35-10:15

2 stops41h 10m

R17 128

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週一 27/4

3:10-11:00

2 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週四 7/5

19:15-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

R17 586

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週三 29/4

3:10-11:00

2 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週四 7/5

19:15-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

R17 586

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R12 113). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 672). 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 3 4月 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
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 487 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 553 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
1 431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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
994 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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, Qatar Airways, and Emirates fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 13h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 30m. 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 522 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 207 and R8 935, 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 113). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 672). 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 3 4月 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 463AverageR13 659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 794AverageR14 838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air SeychellesCheapestR12 847AverageR13 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 106AverageR15 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 988AverageR16 991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 531AverageR15 466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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