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$724+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

— JAF
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna

Sun 1/1122:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sun 15/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 10/9$1,634
Sat 14/1122:00 -
2 stops31h 05m
Sat 28/1122:35 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 8/9$1,646
Sat 31/1022:00 -
2 stops31h 05m
Sat 7/1119:50 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 10/9$1,648
Fri 30/1022:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 12/1119:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 10/9$1,658
Thu 22/1017:30 -
2 stops35h 55m
Thu 5/1119:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 7/9$1,665
Mon 26/1022:00 -
2 stops31h 05m
Mon 2/1122:35 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 11/9$1,674
Mon 12/1020:55 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sat 31/1019:50 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 9/9$1,677
Fri 16/1022:00 -
2 stops30h 40m
Sat 7/1122:35 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 10/9$1,684
Thu 15/1017:15 -
1 stop31h 05m
Sun 13/1219:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 9/9$1,686
Wed 30/922:00 -
3 stops30h 40m
Sat 3/1022:10 -
2 stops36h 50m
Deal found 11/9$1,687
Sun 1/1109:50 -
2 stops18h 50m
Thu 12/1119:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 10/9$1,696

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Return from

$1,634

One-way from

$724

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,974
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($229 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

16:40-21:50

3 stops36h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$834

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

18:15-16:50

1 stop30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$910

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

22:00-21:35

2 stops55h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$918

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

17:15-17:45

2 stops32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$994

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

17:15-16:50

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$994
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/9

20:40-17:50

1 stop27h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,059

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/9

22:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,121

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/9

14:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,414

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/2

17:20-17:50

2 stops32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/2

19:50-18:50

1 stop15h 30m

$1,904

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/11

06:00-23:25

2 stops24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

00:45-06:55

1 stop22h 40m

$2,104

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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 17 hours 10 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 $1,553
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,432
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,089
Air China
Air China
From $1,201

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

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

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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Air China, andQatar Airways 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
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
236 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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 (16 hours 0 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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