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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka from $438

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$958

One-way from

$438

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,520
13/8-20/8
  • 13/8-20/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 35m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • Cairns to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($206 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 1 July 2025.

Wed 13/819:00CNS - CMB
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/822:55CMB - CNS
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$958
Wed 13/813:40CNS - CMB
2 stops38h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 19/800:50CMB - CNS
2 stops27h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/6$1,447
Wed 13/818:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 19/800:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,889
Wed 13/814:25CNS - CMB
3 stops56h 35mEmirates
Tue 19/802:55CMB - CNS
2 stops39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 28/6$2,244

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/8

19:00-09:40

2 stops43h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

22:55-22:50

2 stops43h 25m

$958

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/8

13:40-23:30

2 stops38h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

00:50-08:35

2 stops27h 15m

$1,447

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/8

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,889

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/8

14:25-18:30

3 stops56h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

02:55-22:50

2 stops39h 25m

$2,244

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 20/10

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

$438

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 20/10

07:15-21:55

2 stops19h 10m

$582

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/6

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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 1 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay 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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$844Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,365Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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