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R17 720+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

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R17 720

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 441
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 19/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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Best flights to Sri Lanka
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Sri Lanka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Wed 19/213:45JNB - CMB
1 stop30h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/20:45CMB - JNB
1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12R17 720
Wed 19/28:20JNB - CMB
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/29:55CMB - JNB
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R18 988
Wed 19/28:50JNB - CMB
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 28/210:15CMB - JNB
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12R19 767
Wed 19/218:50JNB - CMB
1 stop17h 40mEmirates
Fri 28/220:15CMB - JNB
2 stops23h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12R19 930
Wed 19/212:45JNB - CMB
2 stops35h 35mOman Air
Thu 27/24:50CMB - JNB
2 stops32h 25mOman Air
Deal found 18/12R21 670
Wed 19/23:10JNB - CMB
2 stops33h 50mRwandAir
Fri 28/219:30CMB - JNB
2 stops46h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R31 907
Wed 19/214:35JNB - CMB
3 stops29h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 27/20:40CMB - JNB
3 stops40h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/12R35 585

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Locate flights to Sri Lanka 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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

13:45-23:30

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

0:45-6:10

1 stop32h 55m

R17 720

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

8:20-18:25

3 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

9:55-3:55

2 stops21h 30m

R18 988

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

8:50-2:55

1 stop14h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

10:15-15:35

1 stop32h 50m

R19 767

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

13:25-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

2:45-16:35

1 stop17h 20m

R19 930

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

12:45-3:50

2 stops35h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

4:50-9:45

2 stops32h 25m

R21 670

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

3:10-16:30

2 stops33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

19:30-14:20

2 stops46h 20m

R31 907

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

14:35-23:35

3 stops29h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

0:40-13:10

3 stops40h 00m

R35 585

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Deals found on 18/12

Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Travel insights for flights to Sri Lanka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Sri Lanka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Sri Lanka takes 14 hours 35 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

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

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R696

Emirates

Emirates

From R690

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R865

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R665

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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 19 December 2024.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 331 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia Airlines
7,4
Good
290 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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 R1 543, while return flights cost around R4 086.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around R241, however they can be found for as little as R226.

  • 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 35 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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