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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka from $1,342

CNS — CMB
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Thu 5/1106:00 -
2 stops21h 55m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 31/8$1,342
Wed 16/906:00 -
2 stops22h 00m
Wed 7/1000:50 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 31/8$1,545
Thu 5/1106:00 -
2 stops19h 40m
Mon 30/1112:10 -
3 stops22h 15m
Deal found 2/9$1,625

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Round-trip from

$1,342

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,747
5/11-29/11
  • 5/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-23:25

2 stops21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,342

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 24/2

18:20-23:30

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/2

00:45-17:15

1 stop12h 00m

$1,579
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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

$1,625

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 15/1

18:20-23:30

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/1

00:45-17:15

1 stop12h 00m

$1,647

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

11:00-17:50

1 stop35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-19:50

1 stop19h 30m

$1,824

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

12:35-17:50

1 stop33h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/10

01:50-20:35

2 stops38h 15m

$2,010

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Deals found on 31/8

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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 $965). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,076). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
1,593 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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

  • 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 19h 40m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,625. The distance from Cairns to Sri Lanka is about 7712 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 $965). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,076). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$652Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$827Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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