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R6 972+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Nov 6 — Nov 131
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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 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

Return from

R17 069

One-way from

R6 972

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 656
27/11-4/12
  • 27/11-4/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Colombo
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Sri Lanka
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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 1 November 2024.

Thu 31/1022:20JNB - CMB
2 stops16h 35mEmirates
Sun 3/1110:30CMB - JNB
2 stops27h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/10R14 068
Thu 31/106:15JNB - CMB
2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 2/113:25CMB - JNB
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/10R17 052
Wed 27/1119:05JNB - CMB
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1220:55CMB - JNB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R17 069
Wed 27/1110:00JNB - CMB
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/1218:50CMB - JNB
2 stops41h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/10R17 422
Sun 22/1214:35JNB - CMB
2 stops34h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/118:40CMB - JNB
2 stops46h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/10R19 487
Wed 27/1112:45JNB - CMB
2 stops35h 35mOman Air
Tue 3/124:50CMB - JNB
2 stops38h 15mOman Air
Deal found 30/10R20 511

Find flights to Sri Lanka within your budget

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 619 803 searches and data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

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JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/12

14:15-23:15

2 stops29h 30m

R6 972

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/12

19:05-5:45

1 stop31h 10m

R8 808

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

19:05-5:45

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/12

20:55-15:35

2 stops22h 10m

R17 069

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

10:00-8:30

1 stop19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/12

18:50-8:35

2 stops41h 15m

R17 422

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/12

14:35-5:00

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/1

18:40-13:10

2 stops46h 00m

R19 487

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

13:25-8:25

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/12

9:55-10:25

1 stop28h 00m

R19 717

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

12:45-3:50

2 stops35h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/12

4:50-15:35

2 stops38h 15m

R20 511

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

12:45-16:30

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/12

3:25-14:45

1 stop14h 50m

R21 588

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/12

3:10-16:30

2 stops33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/12

4:25-2:20

2 stops25h 25m

R43 247

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/12

12:45-23:30

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/1

0:45-9:45

2 stops36h 30m

R87 552

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Deals found on 30/10

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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 16 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 27 October 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.

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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 R694

Emirates

Emirates

From R677

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R834

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, 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 1 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Emirates to Sri Lanka have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7,7
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 901 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

RwandAir
7,5
Good
35 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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 539, while return flights cost around R9 657.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around R1 117, however they can be found for as little as R547.

  • 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 (16 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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