Cheap flights from Australia to Sri Lanka from $306

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 29 January 2026.

Wed 25/205:35
PER
-
CMB
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/310:25
CMB
-
PER
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$634
Fri 24/420:30
PER
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
AirAsia
Sat 2/522:55
CMB
-
PER
1 stop26h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 28/1$635
Mon 16/305:35
PER
-
CMB
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/310:40
CMB
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$642
Sat 14/320:40
PER
-
CMB
1 stop15h 15m
AirAsia
Sat 4/410:25
CMB
-
PER
1 stop15h 05m
AirAsia
Deal found 29/1$645
Wed 15/720:30
PER
-
CMB
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/702:05
CMB
-
PER
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$651
Fri 13/323:10
PER
-
CMB
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/303:30
CMB
-
PER
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$652
Sat 8/823:15
PER
-
CMB
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/810:25
CMB
-
PER
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$655
Sat 14/305:35
PER
-
CMB
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/310:25
CMB
-
PER
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$660
Wed 4/321:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/322:50
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$822
Mon 16/321:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/312:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$824
Fri 13/313:35
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/310:25
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$825
Wed 11/320:05
SYD
-
CMB
2 stops18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/303:30
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$827

Find 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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$634

One-way from

$306

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,392

Good round-trip deal

$1,100 or less

Good one-way deal

$760 or less
25/2-4/3
  • 25/2-4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Australia to Sri Lanka
Batik Air
  • Batik Air
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m total
  • Australia to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($418 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($81 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.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Sri Lanka.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 16/3

05:35-09:25

2 stops30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/3

03:00-04:00

2 stops22h 30m

$650

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Wed 15/7

20:30-09:25

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/7

02:05-16:15

1 stop11h 40m

$651

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 13/3

23:10-09:25

1 stop12h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

03:30-00:40

1 stop18h 40m

$652

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Tue 24/2

01:40-11:50

1 stop12h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/2

22:50-21:45

2 stops20h 25m

$730

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sat 14/3

05:35-09:25

3 stops30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/4

10:25-00:30

1 stop11h 35m

$732

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Thu 12/2

05:15-22:00

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

22:50-04:30

1 stop27h 10m

$780

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Tue 10/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:40-01:25

1 stop22h 15m

$810

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sun 10/5

23:55-22:55

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

00:05-14:50

1 stop12h 15m

$841

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

$881

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Tue 5/5

07:55-22:55

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/5

00:05-00:10

2 stops19h 35m

$894

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $307). Flying from Australia to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $758). 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 29 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to Sri Lanka in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 90% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from Australia to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 36% of weekly flights between Australia and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 36% 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 29 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.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    For as low as $1,001, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Sri Lanka from Australia in 18h 05m. The distance between Australia and Sri Lanka is about 8756 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 $247. Users have also found prices from $284 and $328 on AirAsia X and SriLankan Airlines, 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 $307). Flying from Australia to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $758). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$352Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AirAsiaCheapest$359Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$391Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$621Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$628Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$644Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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AirAsia XCheapest$658Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$660Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$678Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$692Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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