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

R8 510 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R9 237 and R9 964, respectively.

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, November can be a great choice for travel to Sri Lanka. Flights to Sri Lanka from South Africa in November are about R14 732 on average during November, but can be found for as low as R12 357.

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.

R16 808+ Flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	R13 740
One-way from	R8 333
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R13 847

Qatar Airways
3/10-11/10
2 total stops
55h 40m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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2/9
2 total stops
28h 05m total
South Africa to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R18 765 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 272 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka
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 9 June 2025.

Fri 3/1013:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Sat 11/1011:25CMB - JNB

1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R13 740

Tue 19/819:50JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 25/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/6R13 882

Tue 9/1210:00JNB - CMB

1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 20/124:10CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 8/6R14 219

Sun 9/1112:35CPT - CMB

1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 17/113:25CMB - CPT

1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R15 052

Sun 9/1118:55CPT - CMB

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1118:50CMB - CPT

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R15 832

Mon 23/620:25JNB - CMB

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/616:00CMB - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6R16 063

Sun 9/1113:40CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 15mEmirates

Tue 18/119:55CMB - CPT

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 9/6R16 364

Mon 23/622:20JNB - CMB

1 stop20h 20mEmirates

Sun 29/62:55CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/6R16 807

Sat 20/1219:10JNB - CMB

1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sat 10/17:40CMB - JNB

1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/6R17 038

Fri 3/1016:50JNB - CMB

2 stops20h 30mRwandAir

Sat 11/1020:20CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 8/6R19 484

Wed 17/1222:50JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 40mEthiopian Air

Tue 13/118:40CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/6R19 679

Thu 11/1210:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 11/111:05CMB - CPT

2 stops25h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/6R19 928

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Fri 3/1013:55JNB - CMB

1 stop23h 25mQatar Airways

Sat 11/1011:25CMB - JNB

1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R13 740

Tue 19/819:50JNB - CMB

1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 25/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/6R13 882

Sun 9/1118:55CPT - CMB

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 18/1118:50CMB - CPT

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R15 832

Sun 9/1113:40CPT - CMB

2 stops25h 15mEmirates

Tue 18/119:55CMB - CPT

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 9/6R16 364

Sun 10/89:50JNB - CMB

1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways

Wed 20/84:05CMB - JNB

1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/6R17 233

Sun 10/811:20JNB - CMB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 19/80:50CMB - JNB

1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 9/6R18 137

Fri 3/1016:50JNB - CMB

2 stops20h 30mRwandAir

Sat 11/1020:20CMB - JNB

2 stops21h 30mRwandAir

Deal found 8/6R19 484

Fri 3/1022:50JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/1018:25CMB - JNB

2 stops22h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 9/6R19 573

Mon 14/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop37h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 23/718:40CMB - CPT

1 stop19h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 8/6R21 381

Sun 9/1112:35CPT - CMB

1 stop17h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 17/113:25CMB - CPT

1 stop34h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R15 052

Mon 23/620:25JNB - CMB

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/616:00CMB - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6R16 063

Mon 23/622:20JNB - CMB

2 stops16h 40mEmirates

Sun 29/62:55CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/6R16 807

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Sun 22/63:10JNB - CMB

2 stops34h 10mRwandAir

Sun 29/63:35CMB - JNB

2 stops38h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 8/6R26 346

Mon 23/620:25JNB - CMB

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 30/616:00CMB - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6R16 063

Mon 23/622:20JNB - CMB

1 stop20h 20mEmirates

Sun 29/62:55CMB - JNB

1 stop16h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/6R16 807

Thu 10/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/716:00CMB - CPT

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6R20 796

Thu 10/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 24/711:25CMB - CPT

1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/6R23 013

Thu 10/714:30JNB - CMB

3 stops28h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 16/71:00CMB - JNB

2 stops36h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 7/6R45 564

Fri 11/718:25CPT - CMB

2 stops20h 35mEmirates

Thu 24/720:35CMB - CPT

3 stops50h 50mEmirates

Deal found 8/6R22 357

Fri 11/714:35CPT - CMB

2 stops58h 50mEthiopian Air

Tue 22/718:25CMB - CPT

2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/6R22 871

Mon 14/713:00CPT - CMB

1 stop37h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 23/718:40CMB - CPT

1 stop19h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 8/6R21 381

Tue 22/722:50JNB - CMB

2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air

Tue 29/718:25CMB - JNB

2 stops29h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/6R19 679

Wed 23/713:55JNB - CMB

1 stop15h 35mQatar Airways

Wed 30/720:20CMB - JNB

1 stop23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/6R15 903

One-way flights from South Africa to Sri Lanka
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Sri Lanka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 June 2025.

Tue 2/913:00CPT - CMB

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/6R8 333

Tue 2/913:00CPT - CMB

1 stop25h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/6R8 510

Tue 24/620:25JNB - CMB

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/6R8 687

Mon 1/916:35CPT - CMB

1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/6R9 237

Sun 31/810:40CPT - CMB

2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/6R9 964

Tue 24/622:20JNB - CMB

1 stop17h 25mEmirates

Deal found 8/6R10 992

Thu 4/918:25CPT - CMB

2 stops20h 35mEmirates

Deal found 9/6R11 524

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JohannesburgColombo

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Fri 3/10

13:55-16:50

1 stop23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

11:25-16:10

1 stop32h 15m

R13 740

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/8

19:50-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/8

0:50-18:35

1 stop21h 15m

R13 882

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

12:35-9:15

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/11

3:25-10:30

1 stop34h 35m

R15 052

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

18:55-4:50

2 stops30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/11

18:50-17:25

2 stops26h 05m

R15 832

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

20:25-7:20

3 stops31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/6

16:00-15:50

2 stops27h 20m

R16 063

Cape TownColombo

CPT - CMB

CPTCMB

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

13:40-18:25

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/11

2:45-16:45

1 stop17h 30m

R16 364

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

22:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/6

2:55-16:15

1 stop16h 50m

R16 807

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

9:50-15:25

1 stop26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

4:05-8:20

1 stop31h 45m

R17 233

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

11:20-23:30

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

0:50-7:40

1 stop34h 20m

R18 137

JohannesburgColombo

JNB - CMB

JNBCMB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

16:50-16:50

2 stops20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

20:20-14:20

2 stops21h 30m

R19 484

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Sri Lanka

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 302 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

892 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 584 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 211 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 264 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Sri Lanka one-way?
R8 510 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from R9 237 and R9 964, 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Sri Lanka

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR12 152	AverageR13 813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 344	AverageR14 517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR12 780	AverageR17 559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 822	AverageR19 262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR19 041	AverageR20 002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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