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Book cheap flights from Colombo to Cape Town from $1448

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Sun, 12 July
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines2 stops
CMB - CPT
1520$
1448$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Cape Town

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of September. Take advantage of this per
week: 7 Sept - 13 Sept
Flights from just $1,121
$1,395
$1,222
$1,183
$1,235
$1,121
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 11.46 ZAR
1 ZAR = 0.09 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 18/06
Distance: 7891 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

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When do you want to depart from Colombo? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cape Town. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Cape Town

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Cape Town?
The total flight time between Colombo and Cape Town is of around 19 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,891.12 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Cape Town?
When you fly from Colombo to Cape Town the average price is $1630. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Cape Town at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Cape Town is $1448. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Cape Town?
The most popular months to book a trip from Colombo to Cape Town are December, February and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Cape Town?
The best time of the year to go to Cape Town when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cape Town from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Cape Town.
How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Cape Town's temperatures can rise to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 13º ºC in Cape Town, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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