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Cheap flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka from R6 527

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CMB
Aug 8 — Aug 151
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 9 July 2026.

Wed 21/109:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 31/1016:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R13 300
Thu 8/1014:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/1020:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7R13 578
Sun 13/919:30
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/93:35
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7R13 921
Sun 30/813:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop10h 50m
Air Seychelles
Fri 11/95:10
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop10h 50m
Air Seychelles
Deal found 7/7R14 003
Sat 29/89:45
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 13/916:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/7R14 085
Thu 5/119:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1116:30
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R14 150
Sun 30/814:05
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/911:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/7R14 232
Sat 18/78:20
JNB
-
CMB
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/722:00
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R14 428
Sun 30/819:10
JNB
-
CMB
2 stops19h 50m
Emirates
Sat 12/92:55
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop21h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 7/7R15 083
Mon 14/913:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/93:35
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/7R15 132
Thu 8/1013:30
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop15h 30m
Emirates
Sat 17/1020:35
CMB
-
JNB
2 stops36h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/7R15 165
Mon 14/913:15
CPT
-
CMB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 18/918:45
CMB
-
CPT
1 stop19h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/7R15 377

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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 300

One-way from

R6 527

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 725
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R4 794 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 892 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 9 July 2026.
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

9:45-14:55

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R14 085

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

9:50-20:20

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

16:30-8:20

1 stop19h 20m

R14 150

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

20:35-10:15

2 stops17h 10m

R15 165

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

14:05-16:50

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/9

10:30-9:10

1 stop26h 10m

R15 312

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-16:50

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

4:35-17:30

1 stop16h 25m

R15 443
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

13:15-9:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 18/9

18:45-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

R15 443

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/12

12:35-16:30

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/12

19:30-17:25

1 stop25h 25m

R15 557

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

17:55-12:40

1 stop39h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/9

6:50-10:30

1 stop31h 10m

R16 408

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

20:35-20:35

2 stops27h 30m

R16 866

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

20:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

0:50-19:20

1 stop22h 00m

R16 980

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Deals found on 5/7

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R8 670). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 416). 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 77 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

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 9 July 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
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 565 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 609 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
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
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 565 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
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
7,3
Good
1 477 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 010 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
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

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 Ethiopian Air fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka in about 24h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. 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 223 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 959 and R8 628, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R8 670). Flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R12 416). 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 9 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SeychellesCheapestR8 666AverageR12 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 072AverageR13 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 448AverageR13 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 647AverageR14 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 031AverageR14 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 641AverageR15 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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