How long is the flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka?

A quick flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka can take about 26h 45m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,550. The distance from Cairns to Sri Lanka is about 7712 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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).

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

When flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 24 August 2026.

Thu 5/1106:00 -

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2 stops30h 35m

Deal found 19/8$1,344

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2 stops56h 50m

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Deal found 18/8$1,516

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1 stop22h 10m

Deal found 19/8$1,550

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2 stops38h 05m

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2 stops29h 30m

Deal found 23/8$1,564

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1 stop26h 45m

Mon 28/921:45 -

2 stops31h 05m

Deal found 19/8$1,605

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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,086

5/11-29/11
4 total stops
52h 35m total
Cairns to Sri Lanka

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CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop26h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,550

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

17:40-23:30

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

00:50-15:00

2 stops33h 40m

$1,720

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

17:40-17:50

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,818

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

$1,917

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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 $962). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,086). 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

1,585 reviews

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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

1,585 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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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

1,455 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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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 26h 45m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,550. The distance from Cairns to Sri Lanka is about 7712 km.
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 $962). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,086). 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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Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$655	Average$1,406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$831	Average$1,192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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