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$705+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Tue 1/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 8/922:10 -
2 stops34h 55m
Deal found 9/8$1,623
Tue 8/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 15/922:10 -
3 stops34h 55m
Deal found 11/8$1,634
Thu 3/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Wed 9/920:30 -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 13/8$1,637
Thu 19/1110:00 -
2 stops61h 10m
Thu 3/1222:15 -
2 stops48h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,639
Tue 27/1008:00 -
2 stops42h 30m
Tue 3/1120:20 -
2 stops49h 20m
Deal found 11/8$1,644
Tue 15/921:00 -
2 stops54h 40m
Wed 28/1020:20 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 9/8$1,649

Find flight deals to Sri Lanka

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka 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 14 August 2026.

Return from

$1,623

One-way from

$705

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,707
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 25m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

20:30-19:00

2 stops54h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-18:50

1 stop15h 30m

$1,760

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/10

22:00-21:10

2 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/10

22:10-16:35

3 stops34h 55m

$2,019

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/9

17:15-16:50

2 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/12

04:15-06:50

2 stops43h 05m

$2,061

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/2

01:15-23:30

1 stop29h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/2

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$2,126

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

11:20-23:30

1 stop19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/12

00:45-13:55

2 stops29h 40m

$2,128
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

13:45-23:35

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$2,131

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/11

09:25-23:30

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

00:45-15:35

1 stop31h 20m

$2,131

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

14:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/10

00:05-12:25

1 stop28h 50m

$2,357

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

09:25-23:30

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

00:45-23:35

1 stop15h 20m

$2,359

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

21:05-18:25

2 stops28h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/1

20:15-00:05

3 stops44h 20m

$2,395

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Sri Lanka takes 15 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Sri Lanka are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,555
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,428
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,086
Air China
Air China
From $1,202

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 14 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air China, andChina Eastern to Sri Lanka have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

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
1,583 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

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
160 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

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
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

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
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

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
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

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 Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $331, while return flights cost around $345.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $351, however they can be found for as little as $345.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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