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$823+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 October 2025.

Sun 9/1122:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 23/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/10$1,553
Sat 8/1122:00AKL - CMB
3 stops51h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 21/1101:05CMB - AKL
3 stops34h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/10$1,560
Tue 18/1107:35AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1100:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$1,592
Tue 4/1122:00AKL - CMB
2 stops33h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 29/1101:05CMB - AKL
3 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/10$1,597
Thu 6/1122:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 8/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/10$1,602
Sun 9/1122:45AKL - CMB
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1103:30CMB - AKL
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10$1,611
Sun 2/1120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Sat 14/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops35h 40mAir China
Deal found 23/10$1,618
Wed 5/1113:25AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 11/1100:25CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25/10$1,642

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 25 October 2025.

Return from

$1,553

One-way from

$823

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,652
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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1/11
  • 1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2025
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

01:40-23:35

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$1,630

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

22:00-23:40

2 stops57h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,672

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

09:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/3

12:15-15:10

2 stops19h 25m

$1,705

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

09:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,769

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

06:15-21:50

2 stops23h 05m

$823

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/11

09:00-22:45

1 stop21h 15m

$837

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/11

06:15-09:25

3 stops58h 40m

$875

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/11

19:15-09:25

2 stops45h 40m

$898

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/1

01:15-21:10

1 stop27h 25m

$924

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/11

16:40-15:50

3 stops30h 40m

$943

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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 17 October 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 67 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 21 hours 5 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 Singapore Airlines, China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,572
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,094
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,420
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $1,375

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Jaffna are China Eastern, Air China and SriLankan 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 25 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern 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
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
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Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
173 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
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Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
117 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,387 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 (21 hours 5 minutes).

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