What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka one-way?

R8 567 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Seychelles. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 930 and R11 938, respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka, book at least 39 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 1% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R13 356 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R14 738.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Sri Lanka. Flights to Sri Lanka from South Africa in May are about R15 524 on average during May, but can be found for as low as R12 620.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

R21 501+ Flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R13 891
One-way from	R8 051
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R13 928

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10/8-19/8
2 total stops
51h 35m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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38h 00m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 749 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 834 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2025.

Sun 10/813:45JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/3R13 891

Fri 30/516:35CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 6/66:45CMB - CPT

1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/3R16 875

Fri 30/510:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/60:50CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R17 612

Fri 11/714:30JNB - CMB

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 14/710:05CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R18 883

Fri 30/518:25CPT - CMB

2 stops20h 35mEmirates

Thu 5/62:55CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R18 957

Mon 1/1210:00JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Sat 13/1216:15CMB - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/3R19 178

Tue 1/713:50CPT - CMB

2 stops35h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 17/718:25CMB - CPT

2 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R19 915

Thu 11/1210:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 11/111:05CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/3R20 670

Tue 13/513:25JNB - CMB

1 stop15h 40mEmirates

Mon 19/52:55CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 25mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R20 689

Sun 30/113:10JNB - CMB

2 stops33h 50mRwandAir

Sat 13/1219:15CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 29/3R24 134

Sun 6/419:25CPT - CMB

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 12/43:35CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3R26 547

Sun 10/820:40JNB - CMB

2 stops22h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 19/80:05CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/3R45 559

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Sun 10/813:45JNB - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/3R13 891

Fri 30/516:35CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Fri 6/66:45CMB - CPT

1 stop32h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/3R16 875

Fri 30/510:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/60:50CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R17 612

Fri 30/518:25CPT - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEmirates

Thu 5/62:55CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R18 957

Fri 11/79:50JNB - CMB

1 stop13h 30mEtihad Airways

Tue 15/721:45CMB - JNB

1 stop14h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 29/3R19 583

Tue 1/713:50CPT - CMB

2 stops35h 35mEthiopian Air

Thu 17/718:25CMB - CPT

2 stops46h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R19 915

Wed 23/714:00CPT - CMB

2 stops57h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 9/810:30CMB - CPT

2 stops55h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/3R28 463

Wed 23/710:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 5/80:50CMB - CPT

2 stops36h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/3R16 378

Fri 11/714:30JNB - CMB

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 14/710:05CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R18 883

Tue 13/513:25JNB - CMB

1 stop15h 40mEmirates

Mon 19/52:55CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 25mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R20 689

Sun 10/820:40JNB - CMB

2 stops22h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 19/80:05CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/3R45 559

Thu 26/615:25CPT - CMB

3 stops28h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 7/70:05CMB - CPT

3 stops41h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/3R48 304

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Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Data last updated 30 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 6/413:50CPT - CMB

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/418:25CMB - CPT

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3R19 841

Sun 6/419:25CPT - CMB

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 12/43:35CMB - CPT

1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3R26 547

Sun 6/413:05CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 55mEmirates

Sat 12/42:55CMB - CPT

1 stop36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 28/3R28 739

Mon 7/414:35CPT - CMB

2 stops58h 50mEthiopian Air

Mon 14/418:25CMB - CPT

2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/3R20 025

Mon 7/414:35CPT - CMB

3 stops28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 13/40:05CMB - CPT

3 stops36h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 28/3R62 158

One-way flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka
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Tue 17/612:10JNB - CMB

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/3R8 051

Tue 17/613:50JNB - CMB

1 stop10h 30mAir Seychelles

Deal found 29/3R8 567

Sat 31/516:35CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 29/3R9 930

Sat 31/513:05CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 29/3R11 938

Tue 24/615:25CPT - CMB

2 stops58h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 29/3R12 251

Tue 24/613:00CPT - CMB

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/3R13 891

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JNBCMB

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Sun 10/8

13:45-23:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R13 891

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

16:35-5:15

1 stop33h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/6

6:45-11:50

1 stop32h 35m

R16 875

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

10:40-23:35

2 stops33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/6

0:50-22:50

2 stops25h 30m

R17 612

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

14:30-22:10

2 stops28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/7

10:05-3:55

2 stops21h 20m

R18 883

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/5

18:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/6

2:55-11:35

1 stop36h 10m

R18 957

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/7

9:50-2:50

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/7

21:45-8:20

1 stop14h 05m

R19 583

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/7

13:50-4:55

2 stops35h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/7

18:25-13:00

2 stops46h 05m

R19 915

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

13:25-8:35

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/5

20:35-16:15

2 stops23h 10m

R20 689

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/5

10:40-23:35

2 stops33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

0:50-9:25

2 stops36h 05m

R22 310

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/7

14:00-16:50

2 stops47h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/7

20:20-10:55

3 stops42h 05m

R31 742

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from South Africa 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 ZA to LK?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa 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

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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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

1 285 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 192 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 539 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 181 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 746 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka one-way?
R8 567 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Seychelles. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from R9 930 and R11 938, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Sri Lanka?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka (average of R722). Flying from South Africa 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
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 298	AverageR13 964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 799	AverageR14 891	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR13 031	AverageR17 698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR16 758	AverageR21 041	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 850	AverageR20 808	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka?

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Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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