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$732+ 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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2024, 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 20 December 2024.

Return from

$1,438

One-way from

$732

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,719
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/4-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m 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 December 2024
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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 20 December 2024.

Mon 30/1212:00AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/122:50CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,494
Mon 30/1221:05AKL - CMB
1 stop34h 55mEmirates
Wed 29/101:35CMB - AKL
2 stops39h 40mEmirates
Deal found 19/12$2,530
Sat 21/1222:00AKL - CMB
3 stops51h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 28/1220:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/12$2,875
Sat 28/1207:00AKL - CMB
2 stops45h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/104:20CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/12$3,251
Sat 28/1213:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 18/100:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/12$3,453
Fri 27/1207:00AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 3/112:10CMB - AKL
2 stops18h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$3,542

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 20 December 2024.

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Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,438

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,459

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

13:15-22:35

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,470

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

$1,587

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/3

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,869

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

10:00-23:35

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,879

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/2

14:40-03:50

2 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/3

04:50-03:55

2 stops39h 35m

$2,007

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

16:35-18:25

3 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

02:45-14:55

2 stops28h 40m

$2,026

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/3

09:00-08:25

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/5

21:40-14:15

2 stops34h 05m

$2,230

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/3

14:35-03:25

1 stop44h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/5

20:20-02:45

1 stop23h 55m

$2,278

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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 16 hours 25 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 $639

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $956

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $900

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From $889

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 Cathay Pacific.

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 20 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,788 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
836 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,408 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 $234, while return flights cost around $233.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $306, however they can be found for as little as $131.

  • 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 (16 hours 25 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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