Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest Flights to Sri Lanka

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Mon, 1 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,200 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,200
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 15 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Mon, 1 June, priced at NZ$1,200 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 5 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,228 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,228
Return
found 4 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 5 June, priced at NZ$1,228 found 4 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Sat, 30 May
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,228 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,228
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Sat, 30 May, priced at NZ$1,228 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Tue, 10 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,242 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,242
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 26 Jan from Auckland to Colombo, returning Tue, 10 Mar, priced at NZ$1,242 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Tue, 2 June - Mon, 8 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,242 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$1,242
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Auckland to Colombo, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at NZ$1,242 found 5 hours ago
China Eastern Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 1 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,254 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,254
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Sun, 19 Apr from Auckland to Colombo, returning Mon, 1 June, priced at NZ$1,254 found 3 days ago
Air China
Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,337 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,337
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,337 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Wed, 25 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,445 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,445
Return
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 25 Mar from Auckland to Colombo, returning Sat, 4 Apr, priced at NZ$1,445 found 2 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 4 June - Tue, 16 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,537 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,537
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 June from Auckland to Colombo, returning Tue, 16 June, priced at NZ$1,537 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 18 May - Fri, 19 June
CHC
Christchurch
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,634 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,634
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 18 May from Christchurch to Colombo, returning Fri, 19 June, priced at NZ$1,634 found 2 days ago

Trending flights to Sri Lanka

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Mon, 1 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,200 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,200
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 15 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Mon, 1 June, priced at NZ$1,200 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Sri Lanka that have flexible change policies?
By using our handy "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just type in your travel dates, click the "Search" button, then tick the box directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (it's on the left). Expedia makes it simple to find inexpensive, flexible airfares to Sri Lanka.
How can I find cheap tickets to Sri Lanka?
One of the best ways to bag cheap tickets to Sri Lanka is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" above the results. It will bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The best price for a flight to Sri Lanka in the last seven days was NZ$1,200. Booking well ahead of time will generally help you get an even bigger bargain.
How much is a flight to Sri Lanka?
The price of a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka in the last seven days fluctuated between NZ$1,200 and NZ$1,634. If you were journeying one way from Auckland (AKL), you could have purchased an affordable fare from only NZ$714.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?
If you're not set on what date you jet off to Sri Lanka, try to depart earlier in the week. The cheapest day to take off is normally Tuesday, followed by Monday. Saturday is typically the priciest day, with many people choosing to fly on the weekend.
How much is a plane ticket to Sri Lanka?
In the last seven days, tickets to Sri Lanka varied between NZ$1,200 and NZ$1,634. Prices depend on multiple things, particularly the time of departure, seating class, airline and when the fare is booked.
What is the best time to go to Sri Lanka?
Jaffna, Sri Lanka's most populous city, is a wonderful destination to visit at anytime. Not a big fan of chilly weather? Then journey here from June 20 onward in summer, when average temperatures range from 27ºC to 29ºC. January, February and March is when Jaffna is really lively.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Sri Lanka?
February is the cheapest month to secure a seat for your Sri Lanka trip. Fares are at a premium during the busy month of December, so keep clear of this time if possible.

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Airlines serving
China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Qantas Airways
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,200
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