$753+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— JAF
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
1 adult

Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Find the latest flights to Jaffna 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 27 July 2025.

Return from

$1,420

One-way from

$753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,761
30/8-5/9
  • 30/8-5/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
18/8
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($416 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 27 July 2025.

Sat 30/807:30AKL - CMB
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/900:20CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,420
Sat 25/1020:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Mon 17/1122:25CMB - AKL
2 stops59h 30mAir China
Deal found 24/7$1,462
Wed 22/1022:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 30/1020:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,525
Wed 5/1113:50AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 22/1100:40CMB - AKL
1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,628

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/8

07:30-22:55

1 stop21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/9

00:20-23:00

1 stop16h 10m

$1,420

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/11

22:25-17:25

2 stops59h 30m

$1,462

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,525

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

13:50-23:35

1 stop17h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/11

00:40-12:05

1 stop27h 55m

$1,628

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

07:30-11:05

2 stops34h 05m

$753

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$772

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

13:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

$944

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/9

11:45-23:35

2 stops43h 20m

$1,086

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

$1,138

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/9

14:25-18:30

3 stops35h 35m

$1,314

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/7

Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Estimated return price
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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 25 July 2025.

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 48 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 22 hours 25 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Jaffna are China Eastern, Air China and Malaysia Airlines.

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 27 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 25 minutes).

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