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.

AirAsia X
Tue, 2 June - Wed, 24 June
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$775 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$775
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Wed, 24 June, priced at AU$775 found 4 hours ago
AirAsia X
Sun, 10 May - Fri, 29 May
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$777 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$777
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Sun, 10 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at AU$777 found 10 hours ago
AirAsia X
Mon, 10 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$787 Return, found 8 hours ago
AU$787
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Mon, 10 Aug from Sydney to Colombo, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at AU$787 found 8 hours ago
Jetstar
Tue, 17 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$791 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$791
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 17 Nov from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Thu, 26 Nov, priced at AU$791 found 1 day ago
Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 7 Sept - Wed, 16 Sept
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$832 Return, just found
AU$832
Return
just found
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon, 7 Sept from Sydney to Colombo, returning Wed, 16 Sept, priced at AU$832 just found
Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 29 July - Sun, 16 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CMB
Colombo
AU$851 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$851
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 July from Brisbane to Colombo, returning Sun, 16 Aug, priced at AU$851 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
BNE
Brisbane
CMB
Colombo
AU$889 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$889
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 16 Mar from Brisbane to Colombo, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at AU$889 found 6 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 4 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
BNE
Brisbane
CMB
Colombo
AU$922 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$922
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Brisbane to Colombo, returning Wed, 26 Aug, priced at AU$922 found 12 hours ago
Sri Lankan Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Fri, 29 May
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,017 Return, just found
AU$1,017
Return
just found
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 5 May from Sydney to Colombo, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at AU$1,017 just found
Air India
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 22 June
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,036 Return, found 5 hours ago
AU$1,036
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Air India flight, departing Mon, 18 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Mon, 22 June, priced at AU$1,036 found 5 hours ago

Sri Lanka Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to Sri Lanka today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

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Sri Lanka Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Sri Lankan Airlines
Roundtrip price
from AU$775

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 AU$775. 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 AU$775 and AU$1,036. If you were journeying one way from Melbourne (MEL), you could have purchased an affordable fare from only AU$361.
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 AU$775 and AU$1,036. 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.

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.

AirAsia X
Tue, 2 June - Wed, 24 June
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$775 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$775
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Wed, 24 June, priced at AU$775 found 4 hours ago
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