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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka from $517

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 14 February 2026.

Tue 3/307:45
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/301:05
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,219
Wed 18/316:00
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/322:50
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,325
Wed 26/812:35
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops39h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 29/800:50
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops30h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2$1,439
Sat 22/812:35
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops39h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 24/800:50
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops54h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2$1,497
Wed 18/306:00
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops19h 40m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/312:10
CMB
-
CNS
3 stops21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,565
Wed 26/818:15
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop21h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 29/800:50
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop11h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,576

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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,219

One-way from

$517

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$968
3/3-30/3
  • 3/3-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 35m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
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24/4
  • 24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 20m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Cairns

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

07:45-23:30

2 stops44h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

01:05-16:55

2 stops35h 20m

$1,219

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 18/3

16:00-09:25

2 stops21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

22:50-05:45

2 stops26h 25m

$1,325

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 18/3

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

12:10-14:05

3 stops21h 25m

$1,565

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

12:15-16:55

3 stops24h 10m

$1,692

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 20/4

19:15-11:05

2 stops44h 20m

$517

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 23/4

13:40-09:25

2 stops24h 15m

$550

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 22/3

19:30-21:50

2 stops30h 50m

$558

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 16/3

06:40-09:25

3 stops31h 15m

$577

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 18/3

06:40-16:15

3 stops38h 05m

$590

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 21/4

19:10-22:55

2 stops32h 15m

$597

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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 14 February 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
1,452 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,163 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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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.

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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 14 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$664Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,287Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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