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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,461
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Colombo

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to Colombo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 62 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,788). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,365.

What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 51m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 25m.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,788). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Colombo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,130Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,152Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$1,240Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$1,418Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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