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Cheap flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka from $452

SYD — CMB
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Fri 4/910:05 -
2 stops39h 35m
Thu 17/922:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 17/8$944
Wed 2/910:05 -
2 stops39h 35m
Tue 15/922:10 -
2 stops53h 20m
Deal found 16/8$946
Thu 1/1010:00 -
2 stops63h 40m
Thu 22/1022:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 18/8$950
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 18/8$951
Mon 19/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 26/1021:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 17/8$953
Sun 20/920:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 5/1020:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 21/8$954
Sat 19/910:00 -
2 stops63h 40m
Sat 17/1020:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 18/8$955
Wed 16/911:00 -
3 stops38h 40m
Tue 29/922:10 -
3 stops29h 20m
Deal found 16/8$958
Wed 9/920:30 -
3 stops29h 10m
Tue 15/922:10 -
2 stops53h 20m
Deal found 16/8$961
Sun 6/910:05 -
3 stops63h 35m
Sun 18/1020:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 17/8$964
Sun 18/1011:05 -
3 stops39h 35m
Sat 21/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 17/8$965

Find flight deals from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

$944

One-way from

$452

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,111

Good round-trip deal

$1,188 or less

Good one-way deal

$628 or less
China Eastern
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  • 4/9-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

22:15-20:45

1 stop28h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/10

21:45-07:10

1 stop27h 55m

$989
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

09:55-23:35

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$1,058

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

08:35-23:30

2 stops44h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/11

00:45-07:15

1 stop25h 00m

$1,281

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

19:45-23:30

2 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

00:50-09:25

2 stops28h 05m

$1,300

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

09:50-20:45

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

21:45-06:30

2 stops27h 15m

$1,319

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

08:40-23:30

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

00:45-08:40

2 stops26h 25m

$1,330

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/9

09:50-15:45

1 stop34h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

01:50-10:30

2 stops27h 10m

$2,015

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/10

21:45-16:20

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

20:15-07:35

3 stops29h 50m

$2,022

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

06:00-10:15

2 stops32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

20:35-06:25

3 stops29h 20m

$2,024

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:50-18:15

2 stops36h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/9

20:35-05:10

3 stops28h 05m

$2,026

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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 $1,055). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,953). 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 124 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
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
417 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,084 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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
1,585 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

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 19h 10m. 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 AirAsia X ($337), Malaysia Airlines ($376), and Singapore Airlines ($383).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Sri Lanka is $402. On average you can expect to pay $2,269. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $802.

  • 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 $1,055). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,953). 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$442Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetstarCheapest$489Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$553Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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AirAsia XCheapest$659Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$693Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapest$756Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$852Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$865Average$1,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$869Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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China EasternCheapest$906Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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