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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of July. Take advantage of this per
week: 27 July - 2 Aug
Flights from just $670
$670
$3,240
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Last checked on Tue, 16/06
Distance: 6690 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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When do you want to depart from Johannesburg? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Colombo. 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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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Johannesburg to Colombo and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Colombo?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Colombo is of around 14 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,690.2 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 Johannesburg to Colombo?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Colombo the average price is $1245. 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 Johannesburg to Colombo at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Johannesburg to Colombo. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a trip from Johannesburg to Colombo are April, March and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, March and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Colombo.
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Colombo's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

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