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$482+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 May 2026.

Mon 31/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 14/900:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/5$877
Sat 8/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 16/911:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$878
Mon 10/813:05
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 16/800:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/5$900
Thu 26/1112:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop27h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 2/1211:15
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/5$907
Sun 7/613:05
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 17/600:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/5$916
Wed 15/709:15
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 9/800:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/5$931

Find flight deals to Sri Lanka

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 8 May 2026.

Return from

$877

One-way from

$482

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$994

Good round-trip deal

$1,165 or less

Good one-way deal

$677 or less
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 31/8-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$943

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

11:00-18:20

3 stops59h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

20:30-10:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,315

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

11:00-21:10

3 stops38h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

22:10-09:00

2 stops54h 20m

$1,319

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

11:00-21:10

3 stops62h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/6

22:10-12:35

2 stops57h 55m

$1,326

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

11:00-21:10

2 stops62h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,344

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/7

10:05-18:20

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/7

22:10-08:05

3 stops53h 25m

$1,396

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/7

10:00-18:20

2 stops60h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/7

22:10-08:05

3 stops53h 25m

$1,405

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/7

11:00-18:20

3 stops59h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/7

22:10-08:00

3 stops29h 20m

$1,405

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

10:10-23:30

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

00:50-09:30

2 stops28h 10m

$1,460
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

07:00-17:50

1 stop15h 20m

$519

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sri Lanka. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka takes 17 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $848
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $675
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $616
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $893

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are Jetstar, Etihad Airways and AirAsia X.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 8 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
401 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,033 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $174, while return flights cost around $306.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $308, however they can be found for as little as $306.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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