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$434+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 14, 2025.

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October

Average price

$1,079

Round-trip from

$750

One-way from

$434
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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 14, 2025.

Tue 2/411:15 amEWR - CMB
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Mon 3/318:20 amCMB - EWR
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 1/13$750
Tue 1/211:40 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 2/44:20 amCMB - JFK
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/13$845
Mon 9/812:25 amEWR - CMB
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/236:45 amCMB - EWR
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/14$853
Mon 9/812:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/236:45 amCMB - JFK
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/12$854
Wed 3/121:30 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 3/2311:15 amCMB - JFK
1 stop31h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/13$884
Fri 1/2411:35 amJFK - CMB
1 stop40h 55mAir India
Mon 2/104:00 pmCMB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mAir India
Deal found 1/14$926

Find flights to Sri Lanka within your budget

Locate flights to Sri Lanka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 14, 2025.

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NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Tue 2/4

11:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/31

8:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop32h 45m

$750

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/21

1:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/5

9:40 am-8:40 am

1 stop33h 30m

$845

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/26

11:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/3

8:20 am-7:35 am

1 stop32h 45m

$880

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/23

12:10 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/17

7:15 am-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$881

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

1:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/23

11:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop31h 15m

$884

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

1:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/13

12:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$944

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

1:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/31

10:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$951

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/5

11:35 am-11:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/12

5:05 pm-6:55 am

2 stops24h 20m

$973

NewarkColombo

EWR - CMB

EWRCMB

Newark

Wed 3/12

1:30 am-5:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/23

9:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$994

New YorkColombo

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

9:15 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/30

12:50 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,056

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Travel insights for flights to Sri Lanka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Sri Lanka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from New York to Sri Lanka takes 19 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Sri Lanka are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $899

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $843

Emirates

Emirates

From $1,084

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $763

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Sri Lanka are Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air India.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated January 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka, such as Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Air India. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,672 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,751 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,345 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Sri Lanka climate

Sri Lanka is a tropical country with ocean winds cooling humid heat. Temperatures rarely fall below 60 F in the winter and summer temperatures average a hot 90 F. The monsoon season lasts from mid-October through January and leaves the island drenched. 

Best Time to Fly to Sri Lanka

Thanks to the tropical weather that graces the island, there is no bad time to book flights to Sri Lanka…

Peak Season:
If you’re looking for cheap flights to Sri Lanka, try and visit in between the two rainy seasons. On the south-west coast and in the hills, it is driest between November and April. On the east coast, the best conditions are between May and September.

Off season:
Monsoon season is between May and July, and December and January.

Getting around Sri Lanka

There is only one domestic plane service in Sri Lanka, ExpoAir, which flies between Colombo and Jaffna. For every other destination, take the train or bus. Three-wheel vehicles, known variously as tuk-tuks, bajajs or auto-rickshaws are a fun way of taking short trips. Independent travellers can rent motor-bikes and cars. Hiring a car and driver is another popular option; drivers will have local knowledge.

Sri Lanka Travel Information

  • Colombo is the largest city in the country, though no longer the capital, and also the arrival point of all international flights to Sri Lanka. The city has been variously occupied by Portuguese, Dutch and British, leading to an interesting assortment of various architectural styles in the buildings.
  • Nuwara Eliya is the tea capital, the main hill resort. Due to its altitude – about 2,000m above sea level – it remains cool throughout the summer months and Sri Lankans flock here to escape the heat of the city. It is a town of English-style bungalows and afternoon tea.
  • Located about 85km from Colombo, the Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage houses 75 elephants that were either lost or abandoned by their mothers. Established in 1975 by the Sri Lankan Government, this is a popular spot with visiting tourists.
  • The Green, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Loggerhead and Hawkesbill marine turtles are all endangered and the government takes conservation efforts very seriously, for example paying local fishermen to protect natural turtle-nesting sites. Kosgoda and Rekawa are among the best known sites.
  • In the centre of the country, the sacred city of Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon. It is home to The Temple of the Tooth Relic. In July or August, the festival of Esala Perahera takes place. One of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic is taken through the city accompanied by dancers, drummers, flag bearers and brightly decorated elephants.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $72, while round-trip flights cost around $80.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka?

    A round-trip flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $312, however they can be found for as little as $80.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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