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
Mon, 25 May - Fri, 29 May
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,186 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,186
Return
found 4 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at NZ$1,186 found 4 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 5 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,187 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,187
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 5 June, priced at NZ$1,187 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Sun, 24 May
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,199 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,199
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Sun, 24 May, priced at NZ$1,199 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, 3 June - Fri, 5 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,201 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,201
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 June from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 5 June, priced at NZ$1,201 found 6 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Mon, 25 May
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,212 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,212
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 14 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at NZ$1,212 found 3 days ago
China Eastern Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,215 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,215
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 11 Mar from Auckland to Colombo, returning Sat, 21 Mar, priced at NZ$1,215 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,275 Return, found 16 hours ago
NZ$1,275
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 16 Nov from Auckland to Colombo, returning Tue, 17 Nov, priced at NZ$1,275 found 16 hours ago
Air China
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,329 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,329
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,329 found 4 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Mon, 1 June - Tue, 9 June
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,398 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,398
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 June from Auckland to Colombo, returning Tue, 9 June, priced at NZ$1,398 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Thu, 28 May
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,601 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,601
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Tue, 12 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at NZ$1,601 found 4 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
Mon, 25 May - Fri, 29 May
AKL
Auckland
CMB
Colombo
NZ$1,186 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,186
Return
found 4 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, 25 May from Auckland to Colombo, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at NZ$1,186 found 4 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$1,186. 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$1,186 and NZ$1,601. If you were journeying one way from Auckland (AKL), you could have purchased an affordable fare from only NZ$715.
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$1,186 and NZ$1,601. 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, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, China Southern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Air China
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,186
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