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$652+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Sat 16/509:45
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops63h 05m
China Eastern
Sun 31/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/3$1,117
Sun 24/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 18/622:10
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/3$1,127
Mon 23/311:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops67h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 26/320:20
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3$1,132
Sun 17/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 31/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/3$1,133
Mon 23/311:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops43h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 27/301:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops32h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3$1,162
Fri 13/311:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops67h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 17/301:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops49h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3$1,167
Sun 24/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 28/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/3$1,171

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2026, 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 10 March 2026.

Return from

$1,117

One-way from

$652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,640
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/5-31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 99h 50m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($233 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,169

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/6

22:10-15:45

2 stops59h 05m

$1,315
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/6

22:10-16:30

3 stops35h 50m

$1,444

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

09:45-19:00

1 stop39h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

22:10-08:40

2 stops28h 00m

$1,445
Cheapest one-way

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$668

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

$681

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/4

21:45-18:20

2 stops51h 05m

$710

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

11:40-23:40

3 stops43h 30m

$712

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

20:40-11:05

2 stops44h 55m

$735
Fastest single journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

07:15-22:20

1 stop22h 35m

$776

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

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 68 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 27 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 Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,558
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,333
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,078
Air China
Air China
From $1,158

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Jaffna are China Eastern, Qatar Airways and Air China.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andAir China to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
80 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • 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 (19 hours 15 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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