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— CMB
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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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 29 January 2026.

Sat 23/521:00
AKL
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CMB
3 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 9/620:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,172
Wed 20/509:10
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops66h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 5/620:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,174
Mon 18/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops51h 50m
China Eastern
Wed 27/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,182
Thu 21/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops30h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 26/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,184
Sat 23/509:10
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops42h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 3/622:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/1$1,185
Fri 13/311:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops43h 30m
China Eastern
Fri 20/301:05
CMB
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AKL
3 stops57h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/1$1,187

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 29 January 2026.

Return from

$1,182

One-way from

$651

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,840
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 27/4-11/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 87h 50m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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1/2
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

21:45-18:20

2 stops51h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,172

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/6

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,172

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

21:00-18:20

2 stops27h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/6

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,172

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

21:45-21:10

2 stops29h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,172

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

21:00-18:20

2 stops27h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,172

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,172

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

22:10-15:45

3 stops35h 05m

$1,174

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

21:00-21:10

2 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/6

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,174

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

21:00-21:10

2 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,174

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

22:10-15:45

3 stops35h 05m

$1,174

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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 22 hours 35 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 $1,519
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,315
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,064
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $1,307

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).

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 29 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, 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
1,439 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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, China Eastern 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 $213, while return flights cost around $477.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $704, however they can be found for as little as $477.

  • 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 (19 hours 25 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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