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R7 182+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult

Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2025, 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 26 March 2025.

Return from

R17 900

One-way from

R7 182

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 762
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 10/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 025 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 734 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Mon 1/1219:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 12/120:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3R14 473
Sun 30/39:50JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 15/49:50CMB - JNB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3R16 588
Sun 30/39:50JNB - CMB
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/413:50CMB - JNB
3 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R16 879
Mon 1/1210:25JNB - CMB
2 stops19h 35mEmirates
Fri 12/121:35CMB - JNB
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/3R20 525
Sun 30/113:10JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 50mRwandAir
Sat 13/1219:15CMB - JNB
2 stops22h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 25/3R23 952
Sun 30/320:40JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 14/41:00CMB - JNB
2 stops21h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/3R43 201

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Locate flights to Jaffna that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 26 March 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

13:45-23:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

0:50-6:10

1 stop32h 50m

R17 900

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

10:05-1:05

1 stop35h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

22:05-16:15

1 stop21h 40m

R20 926

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

1:15-23:10

2 stops42h 25m

R7 182

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

17:50-5:15

1 stop31h 55m

R9 223

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

9:50-8:30

1 stop19h 10m

R9 424

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Deals found on 26/3

Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Jaffna. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Jaffna takes 14 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Jaffna 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 Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Jaffna are Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R695

Emirates

Emirates

From R707

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R668

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R1 087

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Jaffna are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna 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 Jaffna when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 284 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna 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 Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 35 minutes).

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