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— JAF
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 April 2026.

Tue 4/819:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Sun 9/822:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 14/4$1,363
Tue 2/619:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops55h 55m
Air China
Thu 18/622:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 15/4$1,515
Tue 21/719:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops55h 55m
Air China
Tue 28/722:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 14/4$1,543
Sat 7/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 05m
Air China
Sat 21/1122:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops59h 30m
Air China
Deal found 12/4$1,573
Sat 23/509:45
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop39h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 18/622:10
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,617
Tue 9/612:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/922:55
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,624
Mon 1/616:25
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 10m
Air India
Mon 8/617:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops25h 00m
Air India
Deal found 12/4$1,641
Mon 11/509:00
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops37h 35m
Air India
Mon 8/608:00
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops34h 05m
Air India
Deal found 12/4$1,654
Wed 27/506:15
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops46h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/622:55
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,664
Mon 1/616:25
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 10m
Air India
Thu 4/617:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops25h 00m
Air India
Deal found 10/4$1,676
Sat 21/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 05m
Air China
Wed 6/122:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 30m
Air China
Deal found 12/4$1,681

Find flight deals to Jaffna

Find the latest flights to Jaffna 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 16 April 2026.

Return from

$1,515

One-way from

$801

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,837
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/6-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 40m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Auckland to Jaffna
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

16:25-16:05

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

17:05-00:35

2 stops25h 00m

$1,641
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,798

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

09:45-18:20

3 stops63h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,815

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

06:00-10:05

2 stops34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/7

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,917

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/8

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$1,956

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/7

17:45-16:50

2 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/7

11:25-23:30

2 stops29h 35m

$2,076
Cheapest one-way

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

20:05-09:40

2 stops44h 05m

$726
Fastest single journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/7

20:40-09:40

3 stops43h 30m

$748

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

20:40-09:40

3 stops43h 30m

$779

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

06:15-21:55

2 stops46h 10m

$801

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Best time to book a flight to Jaffna

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Jaffna

When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Jaffna may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Jaffna takes 17 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Jaffna 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 Jaffna?

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

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,551
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,320
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,075
Air China
Air China
From $1,160

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

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

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

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

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

Temperature in Jaffna by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated 16 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andAir China to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Air China
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

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

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 0 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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