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R7 996 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Johannesburg (CMB-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Colombo to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to OR Tambo

Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:40 - 20:10CMB-JNB
29h 00m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 5:00JNB-CMB
26h 30m2 stops
R12 089Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 13:05CMB-JNB
19h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 5:00JNB-CMB
26h 30m2 stops
R12 453Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 - 3:55CMB-JNB
29h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 15:15JNB-CMB
21h 15m2 stops
R12 852Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 18:40CMB-JNB
18h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:30JNB-CMB
16h 40m1 stop
R17 570Qatar Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 - 15:35CMB-JNB
15h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 2:45JNB-CMB
44h 05m2 stops
R18 472Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Etihad Airways Logo
16:40 - 8:20CMB-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:15JNB-CMB
18h 55m1 stop
R20 744Etihad Airways
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Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16
Etihad Airways Logo
4:00 - 8:20CMB-JNB
31h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 20:20JNB-CMB
31h 00m1 stop
R21 733Etihad Airways
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:40 - 10:50CMB-JNB
30h 40m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 6:20JNB-CMB
31h 45m1 stop
R22 773Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 10:25CMB-JNB
17h 40m2 stops
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 8:15JNB-CMB
15h 20m1 stop
R28 427Emirates
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Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16
Emirates Logo
2:40 - 16:35CMB-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
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18:50 - 18:25JNB-CMB
20h 05m2 stops
R30 041Emirates
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R12 089 (return)
Etihad Airways
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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Cheapest return fare
R12 089
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/10Thu 6/11
CMB - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 996
Typical prices: R9 019-12020
Air Seychelles
Sun 28/12
CMB - JNB • 1 stop
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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bandaranaike Intl to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Colombo, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR7 996
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R461 for a one-way ticket and R697 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Bandaranaike Intl to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bandaranaike Intl to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1250 reviews
7,3Entertainment
7,8Crew
7,6Boarding
7,3Comfort
7,2Food
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Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

8,0 ExcellentAmr, Sept 2025AYT - AUH
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Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

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