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R14 969+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka 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 21 February 2025.

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May

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R13 679
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 530 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 900 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 1/1219:50JNB - CMB
1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 12/120:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 969
Thu 20/214:35JNB - CMB
2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/218:40CMB - JNB
2 stops28h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R19 983
Thu 20/220:00JNB - CMB
1 stop27h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 28/211:15CMB - JNB
1 stop31h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R20 131
Mon 1/1210:25JNB - CMB
2 stops19h 35mEmirates
Fri 12/122:45CMB - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2R20 702
Mon 1/1216:50JNB - CMB
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
Fri 12/123:25CMB - JNB
2 stops26h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 20/2R23 578
Thu 20/220:00JNB - CMB
2 stops48h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/20:45CMB - JNB
2 stops36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2R91 289

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 25 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 Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R696

Emirates

Emirates

From R705

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R1 087

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From R659

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 Emirates.

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).

  • 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 608, while return flights cost around R5 127.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around R292, however they can be found for as little as R278.

  • 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 25 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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