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R8 092+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
May 13 — May 201
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 April 2026.

Mon 13/412:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/411:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R12 375
Wed 19/812:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop16h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/811:25
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R12 687
Tue 5/512:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop25h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/511:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/4R12 753
Mon 20/419:50
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/520:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R12 802
Tue 9/612:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/618:45
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 818
Sat 6/612:40
JNB
-
CMB
1 stop17h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 13/611:20
CMB
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R13 130

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Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 13 April 2026.

Return from

R12 687

One-way from

R8 092

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 852
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R284 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

14:45-9:40

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

3:35-15:20

1 stop15h 15m

R13 705

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/6

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R13 951

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

19:10-18:30

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/6

22:05-10:15

1 stop15h 40m

R14 870

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

22:05-16:15

1 stop21h 40m

R15 034

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R15 280

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R15 280

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

11:20-4:00

1 stop20h 10m

R15 280

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:40-9:50

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/5

20:20-10:30

1 stop17h 40m

R15 527

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

10:05-18:30

2 stops28h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

20:35-5:30

2 stops36h 25m

R16 429

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-20:35

1 stop31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/6

16:20-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R16 446

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka takes 14 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 403
Emirates
Emirates
From R14 906
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 697
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R12 089

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 430 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 001 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 493 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost R2 245, while return flights cost around R4 610.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around R5 056, however they can be found for as little as R4 610.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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