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.

Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 35 minutes).

$664+ Flights to Jaffna

Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Return from	$1,296
One-way from	$664
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,727

China Eastern
15/5-15/6
6 total stops
86h 55m total
Auckland to Colombo

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16/6
2 total stops
35h 20m total
Auckland to Jaffna

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($624 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for return flights in February 2025

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jeu. 15/521:00AKL - CMB

3 stops51h 50mChina Eastern

dim. 15/622:10CMB - AKL

3 stops35h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$1,296

jeu. 6/306:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

lun. 31/300:20CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,359

lun. 5/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

dim. 1/600:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,536

mar. 4/323:55AKL - CMB

2 stops28h 40mAir China

mar. 18/322:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 21/2$1,663

ven. 14/314:55AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific

mar. 8/401:10CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/2$1,722

sam. 22/201:40AKL - CMB

1 stop21h 30mSriLankan Airlines

sam. 8/300:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,777

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jeu. 15/521:00AKL - CMB

3 stops51h 50mChina Eastern

dim. 15/622:10CMB - AKL

3 stops35h 05mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$1,296

jeu. 6/306:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

lun. 31/300:20CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,359

lun. 5/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

dim. 1/600:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,536

mar. 4/323:55AKL - CMB

2 stops28h 40mAir China

mar. 18/322:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 21/2$1,663

ven. 14/314:55AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific

mar. 8/401:10CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/2$1,722

mar. 6/520:35AKL - CMB

1 stop32h 20mSriLankan Airlines

lun. 2/607:40CMB - AKL

1 stop32h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,878

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sam. 22/201:40AKL - CMB

1 stop21h 30mSriLankan Airlines

sam. 8/300:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,777

jeu. 27/201:40AKL - CMB

1 stop21h 30mSriLankan Airlines

ven. 28/200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$3,113

ven. 28/207:00AKL - CMB

2 stops21h 40mQantas Airways

ven. 28/201:15CMB - AKL

2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$2,842

dim. 2/300:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines

sam. 31/500:50CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2$2,478

lun. 3/322:00AKL - CMB

2 stops51h 50mChina Eastern

dim. 1/620:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/2$1,320

lun. 3/306:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

sam. 31/500:20CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,367

lun. 3/320:55AKL - CMB

3 stops32h 30mEmirates

sam. 31/502:55CMB - AKL

2 stops28h 35mEmirates

Deal found 20/2$2,180

lun. 3/301:40AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

lun. 17/300:40CMB - AKL

1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2$2,246

mar. 4/323:55AKL - CMB

2 stops28h 40mAir China

mar. 18/322:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 21/2$1,663

jeu. 6/306:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

lun. 31/300:20CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,359

jeu. 6/316:35AKL - CMB

3 stops33h 20mEmirates

lun. 31/302:55CMB - AKL

2 stops28h 20mEmirates

Deal found 20/2$2,036

jeu. 13/301:40AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

lun. 7/400:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/2$2,045

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lun. 16/606:15AKL - CMB

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$664

mar. 8/421:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/2$791

lun. 30/613:25AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/2$839

dim. 6/413:40AKL - CMB

3 stops35h 20mEmirates

Deal found 19/2$1,338

ven. 28/300:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,470

jeu. 10/400:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,995

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

lun. 2/6

21:00-18:20

2 stops51h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dim. 8/6

22:10-18:30

3 stops61h 50m

$1,291

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

jeu. 6/3

06:05-22:20

1 stop23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 31/3

00:20-23:00

1 stop15h 10m

$1,359

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

lun. 5/5

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dim. 1/6

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,536

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

mar. 4/3

23:55-21:05

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 18/3

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,663

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

ven. 14/3

14:55-23:30

1 stop40h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 8/4

01:10-11:40

1 stop28h 00m

$1,722

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

mar. 6/5

20:35-22:25

1 stop32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 2/6

07:40-22:50

1 stop32h 40m

$1,878

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

lun. 16/6

06:15-11:05

2 stops35h 20m

$664

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

mar. 8/4

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$791

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

lun. 30/6

13:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

$839

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

dim. 6/4

13:40-18:30

3 stops35h 20m

$1,338

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Travel insights for flights to Jaffna

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

The price you pay for your flight to Jaffna may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Jaffna takes 28 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in New Zealand 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 Auckland to Jaffna are China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern

From $634

Singapore Airlines

From $943

Malaysia Airlines

From $895

SriLankan Airlines

From $802

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Jaffna are China Eastern, Air China and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Jaffna 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Jaffna by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,278 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

263 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,278 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have stopovers?
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Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 35 minutes).

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

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How long is the flight to Jaffna?

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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Temperature in Jaffna by month

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