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$681+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, 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 10 June 2025.

Return from

$1,373

One-way from

$681

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,737
5/8-13/8
  • 5/8-13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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19/7
  • 19/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 June 2025.

Tue 5/813:25AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/800:45CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,373
Tue 5/821:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 14/820:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/6$1,518
Wed 23/720:35AKL - CMB
1 stop32h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 29/700:45CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,586
Tue 19/800:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 2/900:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,751
Sat 20/913:25AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/1000:50CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6$1,765
Sat 29/1120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Sat 3/122:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 8/6$1,766

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Sri Lanka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 10 June 2025.
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/8

13:25-22:55

1 stop16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/8

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,373

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/8

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,518

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

20:35-22:45

1 stop32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/7

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,586

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/8

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/9

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,751

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/9

20:40-21:55

3 stops31h 45m

$705

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

$815

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/9

21:45-21:10

2 stops53h 55m

$845

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/6

20:35-22:45

1 stop32h 40m

$1,325

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/9

15:15-18:30

3 stops33h 45m

$1,355

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

00:25-05:15

2 stops35h 20m

$3,081

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/6

Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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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 5 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

China Eastern
China Eastern
From $631
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $950
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $851
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $794

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 SriLankan Airlines.

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 10 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,846 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 $128, while return flights cost around $253.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $160, however they can be found for as little as $153.

  • 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 (20 hours 5 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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