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21 Jan — 28 Jan1
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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 16 January 2025.

Return from

$1,397

One-way from

$757

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,186
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/2-26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 30m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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1/2
  • 1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for return flights in January 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 16 January 2025.

Tue 18/222:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 26/201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops56h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1$1,397
Mon 10/213:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/200:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,413
Thu 13/213:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 19/200:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,461
Tue 11/1120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops56h 05mAir China
Wed 31/1222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 15/1$1,480
Wed 30/413:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 23/500:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,548
Wed 23/713:45AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 29/700:50CMB - AKL
1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,714

Find flights to Sri Lanka within your budget

Locate flights to Sri Lanka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 16 January 2025.

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

01:05-16:35

2 stops56h 00m

$1,397

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,413

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,461

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,548

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/2

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/2

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,573

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/6

11:45-23:35

2 stops18h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/6

00:50-13:55

2 stops30h 35m

$1,737

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

16:35-18:25

3 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

02:45-14:55

2 stops28h 40m

$2,036

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/4

13:45-23:55

1 stop40h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/5

01:10-11:55

1 stop28h 15m

$2,066

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

07:35-07:10

3 stops55h 05m

$757

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

22:00-18:20

3 stops51h 50m

$949

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Travel insights for flights to Sri Lanka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Sri Lanka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $636

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $952

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $920

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From $857

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 16 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Malaysia Airlines, Emirates and China Eastern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

  • 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 $310, while return flights cost around $414.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $268, however they can be found for as little as $232.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 30 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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