Cheap flights to Sri Lanka from $345

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WAS — CMB
Mar 24 — Mar 311

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,228

Round-trip from

$980

One-way from

$395
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Colombo
One-way flight from New York to Sri Lanka

Cheap flights to Sri Lanka in March & April 2024

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The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Sri Lanka in March and April 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Cheap flights to Colombo
Wed 4/2412:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 4/2912:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$868
Wed 4/1712:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/161:10 amCMB - LAX
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$924
Fri 4/267:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop45h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/26:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$938
Sat 4/271:35 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/106:50 amCMB - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$974
Tue 4/301:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 5/143:35 amCMB - JFK
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$980
Wed 4/311:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2311:10 amCMB - JFK
1 stop37h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$983
Tue 4/21:20 amJFK - CMB
1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2310:30 amCMB - JFK
1 stop38h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$985
Sat 3/301:30 pmJFK - CMB
1 stop41h 05mAir India
Sat 5/188:20 amCMB - JFK
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/17$987
Wed 4/1711:55 amJFK - CMB
2 stops42h 40mAir India
Wed 6/128:20 amCMB - JFK
1 stop32h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/17$1,001

Sri Lanka 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sri Lanka in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Sri Lanka in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/2612:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1410:10 pmCMB - LAX
2 stops24h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$855
Fri 8/1612:30 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop42h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 8/2412:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$860
Wed 10/98:30 pmORD - CMB
1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/166:50 amCMB - ORD
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$864
Fri 5/312:30 pmLAX - CMB
3 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1512:15 amCMB - LAX
3 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/17$867
Wed 4/2412:30 pmLAX - CMB
2 stops44h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 4/2912:15 amCMB - LAX
2 stops46h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$868
Wed 4/1712:25 pmLAX - CMB
1 stop23h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/161:10 amCMB - LAX
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$924

One-way flights to Sri Lanka

Explore one-way flight options to Sri Lanka for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Sri Lanka, check out these fares. Users seeking round-trip flights to Sri Lanka should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Tue 4/2311:15 amIAD - CMB
1 stop20h 35mAir India
Deal found 3/18$345

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 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$890 - $1,146

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/20

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/30

1 stop32h 25m

$890

Los AngelesColombo Bandaranaike Intl

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Fri 4/26

1 stop45h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/2

1 stop41h 20m

$938

Los AngelesColombo Bandaranaike Intl

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 4/4

1 stop42h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/24

2 stops46h 20m

$940

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/30

1 stop22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/14

1 stop28h 25m

$980

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/10

2 stops39h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

1 stop27h 05m

$1,083

New York John F Kennedy IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

JFK - CMB

JFKCMB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/28

1 stop40h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/11

2 stops50h 55m

$1,117

Los AngelesColombo Bandaranaike Intl

LAX - CMB

LAXCMB

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

1 stop35h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/18

1 stop22h 05m

$1,146

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Average price of flights to Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sri Lanka is currently $345 while a round-trip flight costs $1,013. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka (average of $1,180). Flying to Sri Lanka in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,798). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,362

February

$1,297

March

$1,258

April

$1,256

May

$1,351

June

$1,798

July

$1,740

August

$1,404

September

$1,180

October

$1,254

November

$1,342

December

$1,658

Temperature and rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

CMB

Temperature

80.6 - 82.4 °F

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 March 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka, such as Air India, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. 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.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.3
Very good
1,520 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

7.8
Good
2,183 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

The tear drop-shaped island of Sri Lanka, situated just 31km off the southern coast of India, is often called the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”. Its beaches are palm-fringed and soft-sanded, its climate is hot and humid and its interior lush and verdant. Overall, it’s not hard to understand why tourists book flights to Sri Lanka every year to enjoy this island paradise.

Beautiful and idyllic it may be, but Sri Lanka is also rich in history. Galle port was used by Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays and Indians before the Portuguese, Dutch and, later, English arrived. As a result, the country has an intricate tapestry of cultural influence. Flights to Sri Lanka will deliver you to graceful people, a beautiful island and a rich holiday experience.

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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.
  • How long is the flight to Sri Lanka from the US?

    The flight to Sri Lanka from the U.S. will typically have a duration of 20h 30m, on average. Total flight time depends on the exact route, stopovers, and duration of those stops. Added stops and layover times can significantly increase your travel time, so be sure to compare total flight times before booking. Flights from New York are closer to 20h in duration while flights from LAX have an average flight time closer to 27h 30m.

  • Which cities offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from the US?

    There are currently no direct flights offering service from the US to Sri Lanka. A number of one-stop flights are available from many larger cities, including Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Flights into Sri Lanka arrive at Columbo, with service available from China Eastern, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, and Emirates. SriLankan Airlines often has Sri Lanka flight deals with reasonable stopovers and flight times.

  • What is the best way to travel around Sri Lanka?

    The majority of tourists traveling around Sri Lanka choose to travel by road or train, as there is a well-developed road network throughout the country. Driving can be unpredictable, so most travelers will employ a local driver or choose public transportation. Several international agencies are available for car rentals, including Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz. There are minibuses available or travelers can find rickshaws throughout the towns and villages, as well. Taxis are available but tuk-tuks (open rickshaws) are cheaper and readily available in most places. There are also buses available for long-distance trips, including public and private options. If you want to know the locals, the crowded public buses are fun, but for those who want comfort, a private line is preferred.

  • What are some things to do in Sri Lanka?

    There are more than 1,000 miles of beaches in Sri Lanka, including one of the best that is located near the airport—Negombo Beach. Tourists frequent popular resorts like Bentota, Beruwela, Hikkaduwa, and Mount Lavinia, as well. Adam’s Peak is considered a holy site by many religions, and is also known as the Sacred Footprint. Anuradhapura offers ancient remains full of what was once a city of temples, palaces, and beautiful stone structures. In Kitulgala, you’ll find plenty of adventure and outdoor activities, including mountain biking, kayaking, and hiking. White water rafting on the Kelani River is also a great experience or you can go diving around Pigeon Island. Yala National Park and Wilpattu National Park offer local wildlife safaris, as well.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Sri Lanka?

    US citizens that fly to Sri Lanka for transit or tourism require prior approval from the Electronic Travel Authorization system, which is available from the airport upon arrival or you can get your ETA online before you travel to avoid delays on arrival. This allows visitors to remain in Sri Lanka for up to 30 days. Those who are transiting Sri Lanka without leaving the airport do not need an ETA. US residents visiting for short-term business can get a business ETA on arrival. You should be careful to apply for the appropriate travel authorization as using the wrong visa can result in deportation.

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