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Cheap flights to Sri Lanka from $716

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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CMB
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,228

Return from

$1,344

One-way from

$716
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Auckland Intl to Colombo
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Sri Lanka

Cheap flights to Sri Lanka in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular Sri Lanka cities recently found by Cheapflights users
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Sri Lanka in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Cheap flights to Colombo
Wed 22/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 31/521:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,413
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 19/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,416
Wed 22/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 31/521:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,425
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 19/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,428
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/600:15CMB - AKL
2 stops57h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,463
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/600:15CMB - AKL
3 stops35h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,502
Wed 22/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 31/522:10CMB - AKL
3 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,574
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 18/500:15CMB - AKL
3 stops33h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,578
Fri 17/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 22/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,581

Sri Lanka 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sri Lanka in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Sri Lanka in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 22/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 31/521:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,413
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 19/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,416
Wed 22/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 31/521:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,425
Wed 15/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 19/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/4$1,428
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/600:15CMB - AKL
2 stops57h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,463
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/600:15CMB - AKL
3 stops35h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 26/4$1,502

One-way flights to Sri Lanka

Explore one-way flight options to Sri Lanka for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 120,477 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Sri Lanka. Users can also find round-trip Sri Lanka flights by using the search form above.
Sun 30/615:30AKL - CMB
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$716

Average price of flights to Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sri Lanka is currently $716 while a return flight costs $1,738. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka (average of $960). Flying to Sri Lanka in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,556). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,767

February

$1,630

March

$1,613

April

$1,724

May

$1,663

June

$1,771

July

$1,799

August

$1,714

September

$1,789

October

$1,719

November

$1,828

December

$2,614

Temperature and rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 88 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.
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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 27 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about SriLankan Airlines, Qantas Airways and Etihad Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
4,064 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
1,129 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
998 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.5
Good
403 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically cost $135, while return flights cost around $189.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $482, however they can be found for as little as $113.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport).

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