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13 Oct — 20 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna

Wed 11/1121:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Wed 18/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 7/9$894
Thu 29/1021:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Tue 17/1120:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 7/9$895
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1122:35 -
2 stops57h 30m
Deal found 7/9$897
Mon 9/1121:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 23/1122:35 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 8/9$898
Wed 14/1021:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Sat 31/1020:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/9$899
Fri 2/1008:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 20/1022:55 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 7/9$901
Sat 17/1011:00 -
2 stops63h 40m
Sat 14/1120:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 9/9$902
Sun 4/1022:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Sat 17/1010:40 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 9/9$905
Fri 16/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 30/1020:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 8/9$906
Mon 14/920:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 28/922:10 -
3 stops29h 20m
Deal found 8/9$909

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Return from

$894

One-way from

$450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,265
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 25/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 35m total
  • Sydney to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($285 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

21:30-21:35

2 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$450

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

21:30-21:35

3 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$468

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

10:05-21:10

2 stops39h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$501

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

06:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$531

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/9

08:35-20:45

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$547

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

21:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$549
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/9

06:30-17:50

1 stop15h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$552

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

07:55-21:50

2 stops19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

22:10-10:05

1 stop17h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/10

00:40-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,000

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

07:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

19:50-17:40

1 stop16h 20m

$1,062

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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 $826
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $735
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $634
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $355

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are VietJet Air, Jetstar and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Jaffna 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

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

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
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
419 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

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

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