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Cheap flights to Sri Lanka from $560

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CMB
1 May — 8 May1
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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 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,229

Return from

$1,345

One-way from

$560
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to Colombo
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Sri Lanka

Cheap flights to Sri Lanka in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular Sri Lanka cities recently found by Cheapflights users
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Sri Lanka in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Cheap flights to Colombo
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/621:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,345
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/621:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,347
Tue 28/506:15AKL - CMB
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/622:55CMB - AKL
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,357
Sat 25/521:00AKL - CMB
3 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,369
Tue 28/520:40AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/622:55CMB - AKL
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,374
Sat 25/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,385
Wed 22/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 31/521:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,414
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 19/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,416
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 19/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,417

Sri Lanka 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sri Lanka in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Sri Lanka in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/621:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,345
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/621:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/4$1,347
Tue 28/506:15AKL - CMB
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/622:55CMB - AKL
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,357
Sat 25/521:00AKL - CMB
3 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,369
Tue 28/520:40AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/622:55CMB - AKL
3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,374
Sat 25/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Sat 1/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,385

One-way flights to Sri Lanka

Explore one-way flight options to Sri Lanka for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Sri Lanka. Users can also find round-trip Sri Lanka flights by using the search form above.
Tue 28/506:15AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$560

Average price of flights to Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sri Lanka is currently $560 while a return flight costs $1,718. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka (average of $960). Flying to Sri Lanka in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,556). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,769

February

$1,631

March

$1,614

April

$1,725

May

$1,665

June

$1,772

July

$1,801

August

$1,715

September

$1,791

October

$1,720

November

$1,829

December

$2,616

Temperature and rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 26 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, China Eastern and SriLankan Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
1,133 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
1,001 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.5
Good
403 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically cost $135, while return flights cost around $190.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $482, however they can be found for as little as $113.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport).

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