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$375+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Return from

$798

One-way from

$375

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,206
19/11-24/11
  • 19/11-24/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 00m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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7/11
  • 7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • Sydney to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($447 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Wed 19/1120:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1123:00CMB - SYD
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$798
Thu 23/1013:50SYD - CMB
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1123:00CMB - SYD
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$807
Mon 27/1020:05SYD - CMB
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1123:00CMB - SYD
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$810
Thu 23/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1110:25CMB - SYD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$819
Sat 25/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1003:00CMB - SYD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$820
Thu 23/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1123:00CMB - SYD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$822
Fri 10/1010:15SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1010:25CMB - SYD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$823
Tue 18/1121:50SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1123:00CMB - SYD
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$825
Tue 18/1120:05SYD - CMB
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1123:00CMB - SYD
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$826
Sun 26/1020:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1123:00CMB - SYD
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$828
Sun 12/1010:15SYD - CMB
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1010:25CMB - SYD
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$829

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

10:25-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:40-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

$847

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

22:10-22:50

1 stop30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/10

00:20-07:55

1 stop26h 05m

$853

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

22:10-22:55

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$853

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

22:10-22:55

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/10

00:20-07:55

1 stop26h 05m

$853

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

10:45-22:00

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$867

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

22:10-22:50

1 stop30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/10

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$875

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

10:25-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$902

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

10:25-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$905

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

14:05-22:50

1 stop14h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/10

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$921

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

14:05-22:50

1 stop14h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

00:40-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

$921

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Jaffna. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Jaffna takes 10 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $592
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $467
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $462
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $448

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Air India.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Jaffna when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Jaffna. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

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  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

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