JNB - CMB

R6 282 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

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Cheapest return fare
R12 614
Typical prices: R15 670-R12 978
Etihad Airways
dom 31/5dom 7/6
JNB - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 282
Typical prices: R7 416-R8 550
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JNB - CMB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from R12 614 (return)
Best reviews • 8,2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Bandaranaike Intl. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R16 372 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 30m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Colombo (JNB-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Colombo 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 OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl

dom, mag 31 - dom, giu 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
R12 614Etihad Airways
ven, mag 15 - ven, mag 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 3:00
JNB
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CMB
13h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 8:15
CMB
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
R12 648Etihad Airways
ven, mag 29 - ven, giu 5
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
R12 665Etihad Airways
dom, mag 31 - dom, giu 7
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 20:35
JNB
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CMB
31h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 - 7:10
CMB
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JNB
30h 30m
2 stops
R12 699Etihad Airways
mer, mag 20 - mar, giu 2
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 8:20
CMB
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JNB
14h 00m
1 stop
R12 766Etihad Airways
lun, giu 1 - lun, giu 8
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R13 122Qatar Airways
gio, mag 14 - mer, mag 27
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 16:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R13 156Qatar Airways
ven, apr 17 - sab, apr 25
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 9:50
JNB
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CMB
17h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 4:00
CMB
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
R13 376Qatar Airways
dom, mag 3 - ven, mag 29
Air Seychelles Logo
13:50 - 3:50
JNB
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CMB
10h 30m
1 stop
Air Seychelles Logo
4:50 - 12:30
CMB
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JNB
11h 10m
1 stop
R13 393Air Seychelles
gio, mag 28 - gio, giu 4
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 17:45
JNB
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CMB
17h 35m
1 stop
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4:35 - 16:10
CMB
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JNB
15h 05m
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R13 427Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost R13 376 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 693 and R16 085 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 282
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Colombo

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was R6 282 for a one-way ticket and R12 614 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Colombo?

    Johannesburg airport is called Johannesburg OR Tambo and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Colombo?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Colombo are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of R13 982 and an overall rating of 7,4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R15 272 and an overall rating of 7,3.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Colombo?

    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 Colombo with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Colombo from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Colombo. 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 OR Tambo to Bandaranaike Intl? 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1488 reviews
8,0Entertainment
7,8Food
8,0Comfort
8,3Boarding
8,6Crew
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A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LAX - SIN
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A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

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