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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka from $511

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 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Sun 8/1118:20
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 28/1100:45
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop12h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,126
Fri 23/1006:00
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1120:20
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,204
Thu 22/1015:35
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops55h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1120:20
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,214
Wed 21/1020:40
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops50h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1020:20
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,219
Thu 5/1106:00
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1100:45
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,304
Sat 24/1006:00
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1119:50
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,335
Fri 23/1018:15
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop33h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 1/1100:45
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop12h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,378
Wed 16/912:10
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1000:50
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,390
Wed 21/1020:40
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop25h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 31/1019:50
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop21h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/7$1,394

Find flight deals from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,126

One-way from

$511

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,573
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
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27/9
  • 27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 8/11

17:40-23:30

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/11

00:45-10:45

2 stops29h 30m

$1,354

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

13:15-17:50

1 stop33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,534

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

15:45-17:50

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,719
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

12:10-14:55

3 stops22h 15m

$1,921
Cheapest one-way

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 27/9

19:00-20:45

2 stops30h 15m

$511

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 25/8

11:00-19:00

2 stops60h 30m

$780

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 24/8

06:45-21:50

3 stops43h 35m

$784

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/12

19:15-17:30

3 stops50h 45m

$2,165

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 15/12

11:55-21:10

2 stops37h 45m

$2,968

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/12

11:35-17:50

1 stop34h 45m

$3,695

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka (average of $987). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,607). 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.

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 27 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Cairns to Sri Lanka. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,067 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka.

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

    A quick flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka can take about 33h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,534. The distance from Cairns to Sri Lanka is about 7712 km.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns 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 Cairns to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka (average of $987). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,607). 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 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns 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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$672Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$809Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,393Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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