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$691+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Return from

$1,365

One-way from

$691

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,996
17/5-29/5
  • 17/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($514 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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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 14 April 2025.

Sat 17/513:25AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/500:20CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,374
Thu 12/621:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 22/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/4$1,394
Sat 31/513:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 26/600:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,494
Sat 20/1220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops56h 05mAir China
Mon 5/122:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 13/4$1,811
Sun 7/923:55AKL - CMB
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/911:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,900
Mon 2/615:15AKL - CMB
1 stop38h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 8/807:40CMB - AKL
1 stop21h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,054

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

13:25-22:55

1 stop16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/5

00:20-23:00

1 stop16h 10m

$1,374

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,394

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/6

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,494

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/8

00:25-16:05

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,725

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/8

07:00-23:35

2 stops23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/8

00:50-13:55

2 stops30h 35m

$1,883

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

20:30-18:15

1 stop28h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/7

20:35-09:50

2 stops30h 45m

$2,085

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

06:10-21:30

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/6

11:25-12:20

2 stops18h 25m

$2,425

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

20:40-21:55

2 stops31h 45m

$691

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/9

14:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

$888

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

20:35-22:45

1 stop32h 40m

$892

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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

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Sri Lanka takes 28 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Sri Lanka are China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $631

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $944

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $855

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From $791

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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 14 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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, China Eastern 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 $135, while return flights cost around $196.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $171, however they can be found for as little as $115.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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