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$870+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 17 June 2026.

Sat 8/809:45
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop39h 45m
China Eastern
Sun 30/820:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/6$1,555
Thu 16/721:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 13/822:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops59h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/6$1,557
Thu 9/719:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Fri 24/722:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 14/6$1,565
Sat 8/809:45
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop39h 45m
China Eastern
Mon 31/822:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops59h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/6$1,567
Sat 25/709:45
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop39h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 8/820:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/6$1,576
Thu 16/719:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Wed 29/722:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 16/6$1,606

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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 17 June 2026.

Return from

$1,555

One-way from

$870

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,809
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 76h 30m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($290 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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Average for return flights in June 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/7

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/7

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,703

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/7

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,828
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/7

10:10-21:30

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

12:15-22:15

1 stop27h 30m

$1,881

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/7

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,915

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/8

21:00-21:10

2 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,988

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/7

09:45-19:00

1 stop39h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

22:10-15:45

2 stops35h 05m

$1,989

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/7

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,991

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/9

17:15-16:50

2 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/9

10:30-23:30

2 stops30h 30m

$2,056

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/7

17:15-16:50

1 stop30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/7

11:25-23:30

1 stop29h 35m

$2,077
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

09:45-19:00

1 stop39h 45m

$929

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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 20 hours 0 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 $1,580
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,340
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,089
Air China
Air China
From $1,200

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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 67 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 17 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Eastern, andMalaysia Airlines 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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
155 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

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 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 $799, while return flights cost around $149.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $587, however they can be found for as little as $149.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 0 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. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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