Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka

Popular airlines to Sri Lanka

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  • Malaysia Airlines

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  • Sri Lankan Airlines

    Sri Lankan Airlines

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    Air New Zealand

  • Cathay Pacific

    Cathay Pacific

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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.

Philippine Airlines
Sun., 18 May - Tue., 10 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$986 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$986
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sun., 18 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Tue., 10 Jun., priced at NZ$986 found 1 day ago
Philippine Airlines
Sat., 15 Nov. - Fri., 21 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,001 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$1,001
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sat., 15 Nov. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Fri., 21 Nov., priced at NZ$1,001 found 13 hours ago
Philippine Airlines
Fri., 6 Feb. - Tue., 3 Mar.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,007 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,007
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Fri., 6 Feb. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Tue., 3 Mar., priced at NZ$1,007 found 3 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Sun., 2 Nov. - Mon., 24 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,045 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,045
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sun., 2 Nov. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Mon., 24 Nov., priced at NZ$1,045 found 4 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Wed., 12 Nov. - Mon., 1 Dec.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,071 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,071
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed., 12 Nov. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Mon., 1 Dec., priced at NZ$1,071 found 6 days ago
Malaysia Airlines
Sun., 2 Nov. - Mon., 24 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,093 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,093
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Sun., 2 Nov. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Mon., 24 Nov., priced at NZ$1,093 found 4 days ago
Sri Lankan Airlines
Mon., 19 May - Mon., 26 May
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,140 Return, found 11 hours ago
NZ$1,140
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Mon., 19 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Mon., 26 May, priced at NZ$1,140 found 11 hours ago
Air China
Thu., 4 Sep. - Fri., 12 Sep.
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,186 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,186
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air China flight, departing Thu., 4 Sep. from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri., 12 Sep., priced at NZ$1,186 found 1 day ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon., 19 May - Sun., 1 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,213 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$1,213
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon., 19 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun., 1 Jun., priced at NZ$1,213 found 7 hours ago
Jetstar
Sat., 31 May - Mon., 30 Jun.
CHC
Christchurch
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,261 Return, found 13 hours ago
NZ$1,261
Return
found 13 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 31 May from Christchurch to Colombo, returning Mon., 30 Jun., priced at NZ$1,261 found 13 hours 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.

Air China
Thu., 4 Sep. - Fri., 12 Sep.
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,186 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,186
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air China flight, departing Thu., 4 Sep. from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri., 12 Sep., priced at NZ$1,186 found 1 day 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$986. 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$986 and NZ$1,261. If you were journeying one way from Melbourne (MEL), you could have purchased an affordable fare from only NZ$569.
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$986 and NZ$1,261. 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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