Cheap flights from Australia to Sri Lanka from $288

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$697

One-way from

$288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,454

Good round-trip deal

$1,263 or less

Good one-way deal

$985 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 5/2-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Australia to Sri Lanka
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • Australia to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($459 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Sri Lanka.
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Mon 11/521:55PER - CMB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:25CMB - PER
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$692
Thu 5/205:15PER - CMB
1 stop19h 05mAirAsia
Thu 12/210:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 8/1$697
Sun 25/117:45PER - CMB
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/210:25CMB - PER
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$698
Thu 30/423:15PER - CMB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/510:40CMB - PER
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$701
Fri 1/521:55PER - CMB
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/502:05CMB - PER
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$703
Sat 2/523:15PER - CMB
1 stop28h 20mBatik Air
Sun 17/502:05CMB - PER
1 stop19h 55mBatik Air
Deal found 7/1$710
Mon 9/317:45PER - CMB
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/300:40CMB - PER
2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$716
Sat 25/418:25PER - CMB
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/522:55CMB - PER
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$718
Fri 24/421:55PER - CMB
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/522:55CMB - PER
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$719
Sat 17/120:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mAirAsia
Sat 21/210:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 8/1$721
Fri 24/417:20PER - CMB
1 stop10h 15mBatik Air
Fri 1/502:05CMB - PER
1 stop11h 40mBatik Air
Deal found 8/1$722
Thu 5/205:15PER - CMB
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/210:25CMB - PER
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$725

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Depart

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Price

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Thu 5/2

17:45-09:25

2 stops18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

10:25-04:40

2 stops15h 45m

$739

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Tue 10/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$743

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sat 21/2

15:50-10:45

1 stop22h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/2

22:50-16:00

1 stop13h 10m

$779

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Fri 3/4

16:35-09:25

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/4

22:55-16:00

1 stop13h 05m

$792

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Tue 3/2

05:35-21:50

3 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

02:45-19:55

2 stops14h 40m

$818

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 2/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/3

00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$839

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 6/2

17:45-21:50

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

23:00-16:30

3 stops39h 00m

$842

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sun 22/3

05:15-21:50

1 stop19h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/4

02:05-08:55

2 stops28h 20m

$846

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sat 4/4

23:15-01:05

1 stop28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

02:05-00:30

1 stop19h 55m

$880

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 6/4

17:20-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/4

02:05-05:50

1 stop25h 15m

$880

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka (average of $321). Flying from Australia to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $792). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Sri Lanka at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 91% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from Australia to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between Australia and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Sri Lanka flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Sri Lanka flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 39% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Australia to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    For as low as $1,022, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Australia in 18h 45m. The distance between Australia and Sri Lanka is about 8740 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Sri Lanka one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $258. Users have also found prices from $297 and $314 on AirAsia X and Jetstar, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Sri Lanka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka (average of $321). Flying from Australia to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $792). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$375Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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JetstarCheapest$396Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$660Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapest$680Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest$688Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$690Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$739Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$782Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$785Average$821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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