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Cheap flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka from $447

SYD — CMB
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Tue 13/1011:05 -
3 stops63h 35m
Tue 20/1022:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 3/9$888
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 10/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 4/9$891
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 2/9$895
Thu 8/1021:35 -
2 stops28h 40m
Tue 20/1022:55 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 2/9$897
Mon 9/1112:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Mon 23/1120:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 4/9$899
Fri 9/1021:30 -
2 stops29h 10m
Sat 17/1020:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 31/8$901
Sat 5/910:00 -
2 stops63h 40m
Sat 19/922:10 -
3 stops29h 20m
Deal found 2/9$902
Thu 1/1010:00 -
2 stops63h 40m
Mon 30/1122:35 -
3 stops29h 00m
Deal found 31/8$903
Mon 5/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Tue 20/1022:55 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 31/8$905
Fri 2/1011:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Thu 15/1022:10 -
3 stops29h 20m
Deal found 31/8$906
Sun 20/920:30 -
2 stops53h 10m
Sat 17/1022:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 3/9$908
Fri 4/908:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 18/922:55 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 31/8$909

Find flight deals from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

$888

One-way from

$447

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,252

Good round-trip deal

$1,138 or less

Good one-way deal

$667 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 5 total stops
  • 92h 55m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

20:30-21:10

2 stops29h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$483
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

07:00-17:50

1 stop15h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$515

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$516

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/9

10:05-21:10

2 stops39h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$533

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/9

06:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$543

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

07:00-17:50

1 stop15h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

20:35-20:45

3 stops52h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$597

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

20:35-20:45

3 stops52h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$600

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

21:50-22:15

2 stops29h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$604

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 13/9

14:05-23:30

1 stop37h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$620

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka (average of $1,058). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,947). 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?

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 35% of weekly flights between Sydney and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Tuesday 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 35% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

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
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

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
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
418 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

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
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

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
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    Departing from Sydney to Sri Lanka will take you 15h 50m. There are 8756 km between Sydney and Sri Lanka. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Malaysia Airlines ($371), Singapore Airlines ($385), and China Eastern ($437).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Sri Lanka is $594. On average you can expect to pay $2,763. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $840.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka (average of $1,058). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,947). 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

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VietJet AirCheapest$437Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetstarCheapest$483Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$546Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AirAsia XCheapest$651Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$686Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapest$747Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$844Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$854Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$858Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$875Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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