How long is the flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka?

A quick flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka can take about 33h 25m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $982. The distance from Cairns to Sri Lanka is about 7712 km. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Sri Lanka?

When booking a flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka, you may want to consider flying on Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route. Find deals

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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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 17 October 2025.

Wed 5/1106:40CNS - CMB

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1110:25CMB - CNS

2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,109

Sat 29/1109:45CNS - CMB

3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1222:50CMB - CNS

3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,112

Wed 5/1118:35CNS - CMB

1 stop57h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 25/1100:45CMB - CNS

1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,675

Best flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka
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Wed 4/318:35CNS - CMB

1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 19/300:45CMB - CNS

1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$982

Wed 5/1106:40CNS - CMB

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1110:25CMB - CNS

2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,109

Wed 11/318:35CNS - CMB

1 stop33h 25mVirgin Australia

Sat 14/300:45CMB - CNS

1 stop12h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$1,299

Sat 29/1109:45CNS - CMB

3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1222:50CMB - CNS

3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,112

Fri 6/218:35CNS - CMB

1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 19/200:45CMB - CNS

1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,244

Wed 11/318:35CNS - CMB

1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines

Sun 15/312:15CMB - CNS

1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,299

Wed 4/306:00CNS - CMB

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/300:45CMB - CNS

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,353

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Wed 5/1106:40CNS - CMB

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1110:25CMB - CNS

2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,109

Wed 5/1118:35CNS - CMB

1 stop57h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 25/1100:45CMB - CNS

1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/10$1,675

Sat 29/1109:45CNS - CMB

3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1222:50CMB - CNS

3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,112

One-way flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka
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Thu 15/123:55CNS - CMB

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$442

Mon 19/107:45CNS - CMB

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$450

Sun 22/218:35CNS - CMB

1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$460

Sat 10/109:45CNS - CMB

3 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$497

Sun 22/219:30CNS - CMB

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$520

Sat 31/109:45CNS - CMB

3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$550

Thu 15/111:25CNS - CMB

1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/10$702

Mon 19/118:35CNS - CMB

1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$716

Sat 31/111:25CNS - CMB

1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/10$741

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	$981
One-way from	$442
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March

Singapore Airlines
4/3-19/3
2 total stops
45h 30m total
Cairns to Sri Lanka

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15/1
2 total stops
38h 00m total
Cairns to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 4/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$982

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 5/11

06:40-09:25

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/11

10:25-05:45

2 stops14h 50m

$1,109

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sat 29/11

09:45-09:25

3 stops28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/12

22:50-08:30

3 stops29h 10m

$1,112

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 6/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,244

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,299

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-10:45

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:15-17:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,299

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

00:45-16:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,353

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 15/1

23:55-09:25

2 stops38h 00m

$442

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 19/1

07:45-09:25

2 stops30h 10m

$450

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 22/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

$460

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,028 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

918 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,382 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

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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 25m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $982. 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.

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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$861	Average$1,114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,047	Average$1,355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,386	Average$1,554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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