Cheap flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka from $336

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$903

One-way from

$336

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,454

Good round-trip deal

$1,323 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,036 or less
30/1-7/2
  • 30/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
7/2
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($459 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Fri 30/113:35SYD - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/210:25CMB - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$903
Sat 31/113:35SYD - CMB
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:50CMB - SYD
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$904
Wed 4/213:35SYD - CMB
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/203:30CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$906
Sun 1/220:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/203:30CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$910
Tue 17/221:50SYD - CMB
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/210:25CMB - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$912
Sat 7/213:35SYD - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/310:25CMB - SYD
3 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$913
Tue 2/610:15SYD - CMB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/607:35CMB - SYD
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$915
Sat 9/516:10SYD - CMB
Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 19/600:05CMB - SYD
Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$918
Thu 5/220:05SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/203:30CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$921
Tue 8/920:50SYD - CMB
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/910:40CMB - SYD
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$924
Sun 8/213:35SYD - CMB
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/222:50CMB - SYD
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$925

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

03:30-06:50

2 stops21h 50m

$946

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

13:35-21:50

3 stops37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

03:30-06:15

2 stops21h 15m

$955

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

03:30-06:15

2 stops21h 15m

$967

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

21:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/2

22:50-09:15

1 stop28h 55m

$977

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

13:35-21:10

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/2

03:30-06:50

2 stops21h 50m

$997

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/4

10:40-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$1,000

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/4

20:50-09:40

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/4

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$1,048

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/2

22:50-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,073

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

$407

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

13:35-11:00

1 stop26h 55m

$407

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka (average of $797). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,231). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

How often are flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 47% of weekly flights between Sydney and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Sri Lanka flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Sri Lanka flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 47% of flights being delayed.

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 9 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    For a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Sri Lanka one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka are AirAsia X ($349), Singapore Airlines ($384), and Malaysia Airlines ($446).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Sri Lanka is $766. On average you can expect to pay $1,515. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $673.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka (average of $797). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,231). 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 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$688Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$739Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$770Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$817Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$830Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$888Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$1,059Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,148Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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