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$383+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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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 28 January 2026.

Sat 31/1012:10
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CMB
1 stop16h 55m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 19/1100:40
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1 stop14h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/1$828
Mon 20/413:00
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2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/417:15
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2 stops21h 50m
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Deal found 26/1$829
Mon 16/321:50
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1 stop17h 05m
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Tue 31/312:30
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2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$830
Mon 2/321:50
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1 stop17h 05m
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Tue 31/317:15
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2 stops21h 50m
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Deal found 27/1$835
Mon 1/613:05
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1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 13/600:05
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1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/1$836
Fri 6/310:45
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1 stop16h 35m
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Fri 27/310:25
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1 stop17h 20m
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Deal found 26/1$838
Thu 29/122:15
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1 stop30h 50m
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Sat 28/210:25
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1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$848
Fri 20/213:35
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2 stops25h 20m
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Fri 13/312:30
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2 stops24h 50m
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Deal found 27/1$849
Tue 2/622:10
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CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 14/600:05
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-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/1$854
Thu 19/213:35
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1 stop13h 05m
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Tue 24/203:30
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2 stops21h 15m
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Deal found 27/1$856
Mon 1/613:05
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1 stop14h 20m
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Sun 14/600:05
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1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/1$858
Wed 25/221:50
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1 stop17h 05m
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Tue 3/322:50
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1 stop16h 15m
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Deal found 25/1$859

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2026, 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 28 January 2026.

Return from

$829

One-way from

$383

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Average price

$1,403
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  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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  • 7/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Sydney to Jaffna
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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$887

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$887

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$888

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

16:10-10:45

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/3

00:45-11:50

1 stop29h 35m

$895

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/2

10:25-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$902

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

12:10-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$961

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

08:45-23:30

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

00:45-12:00

1 stop29h 45m

$1,048

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

22:50-09:15

1 stop28h 55m

$1,137

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

15:15-23:30

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/4

01:05-20:10

1 stop38h 35m

$1,143

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

08:45-23:30

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

01:05-07:30

2 stops24h 55m

$1,169

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

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 23 January 2026.

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 $862
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $697
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $633
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $665

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are AirAsia X, Virgin Australia and Malaysia Airlines.

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 28 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andQantas Airways 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
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
380 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
980 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Jaffna?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Jaffna.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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