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

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R13 673, or R15 328 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Cape Town. Users have commonly found prices around R16 194 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R13 090. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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.

R24 265+ Flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Round-trip from	R14 539
One-way from	R8 877

Qatar Airways
25/3-25/4
2 total stops
43h 25m total
Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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23/1
2 total stops
44h 45m total
Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 janvier 2025.

mar. 25/312:35CPT - CMB

1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways

ven. 25/44:55CMB - CPT

1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R14 539

dim. 7/910:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

mer. 17/90:50CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R14 557

ven. 17/1013:05CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 55mEmirates

dim. 2/1110:30CMB - CPT

2 stops28h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/1R15 253

ven. 17/109:00CPT - CMB

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

sam. 1/113:25CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R16 476

mer. 5/214:35CPT - CMB

2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

mer. 19/218:40CMB - CPT

2 stops46h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R20 444

sam. 18/1016:35CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

lun. 3/117:25CMB - CPT

1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/1R20 614

dim. 7/910:40CPT - CMB

3 stops25h 55mMalaysia Airlines

mer. 17/90:05CMB - CPT

3 stops36h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/1R57 439

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mar. 25/312:35CPT - CMB

1 stop27h 35mQatar Airways

ven. 25/44:55CMB - CPT

1 stop15h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R14 539

mer. 29/118:25CPT - CMB

2 stops20h 30mEmirates

jeu. 6/210:30CMB - CPT

2 stops28h 40mEmirates

Deal found 17/1R15 310

ven. 14/314:35CPT - CMB

3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

ven. 21/32:45CMB - CPT

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R18 507

mer. 29/19:30CPT - CMB

2 stops43h 50mLufthansa

ven. 7/210:05CMB - CPT

3 stops73h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 17/1R19 128

mer. 5/214:35CPT - CMB

2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

mer. 19/218:40CMB - CPT

2 stops46h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R20 444

mer. 5/210:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

mar. 18/20:45CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R20 519

ven. 21/210:40CPT - CMB

3 stops25h 30mMalaysia Airlines

sam. 15/37:35CMB - CPT

3 stops29h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/1R81 796

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mer. 5/214:35CPT - CMB

2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air

mer. 19/218:40CMB - CPT

2 stops46h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/1R20 444

mer. 5/210:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

mar. 18/20:45CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1R20 519

mer. 5/214:30CPT - CMB

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

mer. 19/217:05CMB - CPT

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R21 234

ven. 21/213:40CPT - CMB

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

ven. 14/32:45CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/1R19 805

ven. 21/210:40CPT - CMB

3 stops25h 30mMalaysia Airlines

sam. 15/37:35CMB - CPT

3 stops29h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 16/1R82 134

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jeu. 23/123:00CPT - CMB

2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R8 877

mer. 19/39:20CPT - CMB

2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/1R10 438

jeu. 23/113:40CPT - CMB

1 stop28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 16/1R11 962

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mar. 25/3

12:35-19:40

1 stop27h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven. 25/4

4:55-17:15

1 stop15h 50m

R14 539

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

ven. 14/3

14:35-18:25

3 stops24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven. 21/3

2:45-14:30

2 stops39h 15m

R18 507

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

ven. 21/2

13:40-21:55

1 stop28h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven. 14/3

2:45-16:45

1 stop17h 30m

R19 805

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mer. 5/2

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer. 19/2

18:40-13:45

2 stops46h 35m

R20 444

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mer. 5/2

10:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 18/2

0:45-9:35

2 stops36h 20m

R20 519

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

ven. 21/2

10:40-15:40

3 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sam. 15/3

7:35-9:25

3 stops29h 20m

R82 134

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 23/1

23:00-23:15

2 stops44h 45m

R8 877

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

mer. 19/3

9:20-16:30

2 stops27h 40m

R10 438

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

jeu. 23/1

13:40-21:55

1 stop28h 45m

R11 962

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LK?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 327 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7,5

Good

3 752 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines

7,3

Good

277 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

773 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 351 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?
Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Sri Lanka?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from Cape Town to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of R973). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 121	AverageR15 392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 141	AverageR13 897	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 849	AverageR18 232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR20 769	AverageR21 243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Sri Lanka?

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Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 janvier 2025.

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