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Cheap flights Cape Town — Colombo

Cape Town (CPT, ZA) Colombo (CMB, LK)
from $591 7 887 km ~9h 47m 8 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Sunday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $591 on 27.12.2026
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Prices found for 5 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
27 Dec 2026, Sun
Qatar Airways QR 1370
13:35
CPT Cape Town International Airport
03:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
14h 10m 1 stop
Trip.com
$591
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
Qatar Airways QR 1370
13:35
CPT Cape Town International Airport
03:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
14h 10m 1 stop
Flightnetwork
$605
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30 Nov 2026, Mon
Emirates EK 771
19:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
12:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
16h 40m 1 stop
Trip.com
$648
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28 Dec 2026, Mon
Emirates EK 771
19:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
09:15
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
13h 45m 1 stop
Trip.com
$649
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11 Dec 2026, Fri
Ethiopian Airlines ET 844
14:50
CPT Cape Town International Airport
08:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
17h 55m 2 stops
City.Travel
$730
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Route characteristics
Distance
7 887 km
Flight time
9h 47m
Time difference
+3h
Minimum price
from $591 (27.12.2026)
Average price
$645
Maximum price
$730
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Sunday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Airlines (3)
QR Qatar Airways EK Emirates ET Ethiopian Airlines
Agencies (3)
Flightnetwork Trip.com City.Travel
Prices by day of week
Monday
$648
avg $649
Thursday
$605
avg $605
Friday
$730
avg $730
Sunday
$591
avg $591
Cheapest
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $648
avg $648
1 flights
December 2026
from $591
avg $644
4 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
5 flights · 5 days
$459
Emirates
Emirates
2 flights · 2 days
$648
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$730
Where to buy tickets 3
Flightnetwork
2 tickets · 2 days
from $459
Trip.com
5 tickets · 5 days
from $540
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $730
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Colombo
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Colombo?
Approximate flight time — 9h 47m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Colombo?
The straight-line distance — 7 887 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Colombo cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $591 on 27.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $645. Range: $591 — $730.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Colombo?
The difference — +3h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Colombo do flights arrive?
To Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Sunday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cape Town — Colombo

Flights Cape Town — Colombo is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 7 887 km. Flight time 9h 47m. Time difference +3h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Colombo (CMB) — 1 arrival airport: CMB.

3 airlines operate on this route: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $591 (27.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $645, ranging from $591 to $730. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Sunday.

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Hambantota
LK

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