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— JAF
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2026.

Wed 2/909:15
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 13/900:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/4$815
Fri 20/1110:25
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 13/1211:15
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/4$818
Tue 21/720:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/722:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$823
Sun 26/720:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/822:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$829
Sat 23/509:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$832
Tue 28/720:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/807:25
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$836
Tue 16/620:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/622:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$840
Fri 22/509:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$842
Fri 16/1010:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1022:50
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$847
Wed 14/1021:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1010:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$852
Sat 10/1010:45
SYD
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CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1010:25
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$853

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna 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 12 April 2026.

Return from

$819

One-way from

$395

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,226
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 30/5-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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7/6
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Sydney to Jaffna
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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:50-21:55

1 stop29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$897

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

09:15-22:55

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/9

00:05-06:25

1 stop25h 50m

$910

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:50-21:55

1 stop29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$980

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

11:00-23:35

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

00:50-06:05

1 stop24h 45m

$1,059

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

20:30-12:35

1 stop35h 35m

$1,304

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,311

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

10:05-18:20

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/9

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,314

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

22:10-08:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,314
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

10:20-21:30

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

12:15-08:50

2 stops16h 05m

$1,317

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

10:05-18:20

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,325

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Jaffna takes 11 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Jaffna 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 Jaffna?

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

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $866
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $691
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $625
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $654

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and Virgin Australia.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna 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 Jaffna when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated 12 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,492 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
7.8
Good
396 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,492 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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 Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna 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 Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Jaffna?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Jaffna.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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