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$472+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Fri 13/1110:45 -
1 stop16h 35m
Fri 20/1122:50 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 7/8$942
Fri 4/909:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 7/921:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 7/8$943
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/8$945
Mon 7/908:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 14/921:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 10/8$946
Thu 22/1011:15 -
1 stop16h 05m
Tue 27/1023:05 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 9/8$948
Sun 13/910:05 -
2 stops39h 35m
Sat 26/922:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 7/8$949

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 10 August 2026.

Return from

$942

One-way from

$472

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,072

Good round-trip deal

$1,203 or less

Good one-way deal

$631 or less
13/11-20/11
  • 13/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 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

Sun 20/9

10:05-21:10

3 stops63h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,047

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

12:10-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/11

00:40-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,119

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

14:05-23:30

1 stop37h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/3

00:45-09:20

2 stops27h 05m

$1,219

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

19:45-23:30

2 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

00:50-09:05

2 stops27h 45m

$1,253

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

10:00-21:10

3 stops63h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

22:10-12:35

3 stops33h 55m

$1,356
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

09:45-21:55

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/10

22:55-20:35

1 stop16h 10m

$1,437

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

20:35-10:45

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/9

00:50-11:45

1 stop30h 25m

$1,478

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/9

12:25-10:05

2 stops26h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

07:40-06:05

2 stops41h 55m

$1,921

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

12:25-22:55

2 stops39h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

07:40-06:05

2 stops41h 55m

$2,007

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

06:00-18:30

2 stops41h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/9

20:35-07:10

3 stops30h 05m

$2,082

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka takes 18 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 $837
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $730
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $638
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $356

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are VietJet Air, Jetstar and Batik Air.

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).

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

Booking 82 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.

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 10 August 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
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
414 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,081 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

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, Jetstar 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 $144, while return flights cost around $333.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $476, however they can be found for as little as $333.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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