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— JAF
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
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 28 July 2026.

Tue 28/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 22/820:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,608
Mon 7/921:00
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Mon 14/922:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops58h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/7$1,620
Thu 19/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops56h 05m
Air China
Wed 9/1222:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 30m
Air China
Deal found 23/7$1,625
Tue 8/921:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 15/920:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/7$1,643
Tue 1/921:00
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops54h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 8/922:10
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops34h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/7$1,648
Fri 18/921:00
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 20/1120:20
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/7$1,653
Sun 15/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 05m
Air China
Sun 10/122:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 40m
Air China
Deal found 23/7$1,665
Thu 22/1020:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Thu 29/1022:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 30m
Air China
Deal found 27/7$1,669
Tue 18/819:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Tue 8/922:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 25/7$1,672
Fri 20/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 05m
Air China
Sat 5/1222:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 40m
Air China
Deal found 27/7$1,674

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 28 July 2026.

Return from

$1,615

One-way from

$720

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,840
Air China
  • Air China
  • 19/9-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 25m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($256 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/10

19:20-17:50

1 stop30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

19:50-18:50

1 stop15h 30m

$1,620

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/8

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/8

22:10-15:35

2 stops58h 55m

$1,677

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/10

20:55-17:50

2 stops28h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

19:50-05:10

2 stops25h 50m

$1,762

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

22:50-16:05

3 stops33h 45m

$1,952

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

22:55-16:15

3 stops34h 50m

$1,967

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/8

22:10-15:35

3 stops34h 55m

$2,005

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/8

22:10-15:35

3 stops34h 55m

$2,068

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$2,130

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

21:00-21:10

2 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

22:10-15:35

2 stops34h 55m

$2,150

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

07:05-23:30

2 stops23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$2,171

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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 23 hours 35 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 $1,577
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,447
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,096
Air China
Air China
From $1,203

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

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 28 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Air China, 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
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Air China
7.4
Good
157 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 (22 hours 40 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

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

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