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$548+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 16 June 2026.

Thu 10/910:15
SYD
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CMB
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/902:05
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$954
Mon 10/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 8/900:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/6$955
Fri 4/909:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/922:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$957
Mon 10/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 11/911:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/6$958
Thu 1/1020:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1010:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$960
Thu 6/813:00
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/802:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$962
Fri 30/1010:25
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 16/1100:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop14h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/6$964
Tue 21/711:00
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop36h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 20/822:10
CMB
-
SYD
3 stops30h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6$967
Sun 9/813:05
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 8/900:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/6$968
Mon 28/920:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1022:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$970
Tue 14/720:30
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops53h 10m
China Eastern
Wed 12/820:30
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop35h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/6$972
Sat 8/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 7/900:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/6$975

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 16 June 2026.

Return from

$954

One-way from

$548

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,278
10/9-21/9
  • 10/9-21/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Sydney to Jaffna
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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

22:10-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/8

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$1,016

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/8

22:10-12:35

2 stops33h 55m

$1,022

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

11:00-21:10

3 stops62h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/8

22:10-08:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,032

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

11:00-21:10

2 stops62h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

22:10-09:00

3 stops54h 20m

$1,101

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

10:00-21:10

2 stops63h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/7

22:10-08:05

3 stops53h 25m

$1,190

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

10:05-21:10

3 stops39h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/7

22:10-08:05

3 stops53h 25m

$1,190

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

11:00-21:10

2 stops38h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/7

22:10-08:00

3 stops53h 20m

$1,276

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

20:30-21:10

2 stops53h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/8

22:10-08:00

3 stops53h 20m

$1,354
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

07:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/12

19:50-15:45

1 stop14h 25m

$1,364

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

22:10-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$1,365

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

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 $889
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $691
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $630
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $978

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are Jetstar, Etihad Airways and AirAsia X.

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 16 June 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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
406 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
311 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
84 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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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