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$1,049+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
11 Jul — 18 Jul1
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 11 June 2026.

Tue 14/719:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Fri 31/722:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 8/6$1,552
Thu 23/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops51h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 5/922:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,567
Thu 20/821:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 24/822:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops59h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6$1,569
Mon 13/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 9/820:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,581
Sun 12/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 28/720:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,593
Sat 25/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 10/820:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/6$1,617
Tue 14/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops54h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 25/822:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/6$1,631
Sun 9/821:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 5/920:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,638
Tue 13/1023:15
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/1110:15
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,650
Thu 13/821:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 25/822:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops36h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,651

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 11 June 2026.

Return from

$1,552

One-way from

$1,075

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,827
Air China
  • Air China
  • 14/7-31/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 40m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/8

22:10-15:45

2 stops59h 05m

$1,569
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/7

06:00-22:55

1 stop23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/8

00:05-22:55

1 stop16h 20m

$1,720

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

09:45-21:10

3 stops65h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,727

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/7

21:00-18:20

2 stops27h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/8

22:10-15:45

3 stops35h 05m

$1,777

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/7

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$1,854

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/10

23:15-16:50

1 stop25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

04:15-21:10

1 stop33h 25m

$1,901

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/9

22:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/10

22:10-16:45

2 stops35h 05m

$1,958
Cheapest one-way

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/12

06:45-22:05

2 stops46h 50m

$1,049

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/7

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,075

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,087

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Jaffna takes 22 hours 0 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 $1,585
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,344
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,091
Air China
Air China
From $1,198

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 11 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,China Eastern, andMalaysia Airlines 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
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,541 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
311 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Air China
7.3
Good
154 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
84 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,541 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 (16 hours 0 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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