Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have stopovers?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).

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Flights to Jaffna in 2025

Return from	$932
One-way from	$560
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,205

16/5-26/5
4 total stops
50h 25m total
Sydney to Colombo

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1 total stop
16h 55m total
Sydney to Jaffna

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($503 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Sun 11/512:50SYD - CMB

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/503:30CMB - SYD

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$934

Mon 10/1109:05SYD - CMB

1 stop19h 55mSingapore Airlines

Wed 19/1100:45CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/3$948

Fri 18/716:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 16/800:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 27/3$988

Thu 15/510:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Sun 25/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/3$1,013

Sun 11/522:10SYD - CMB

1 stop29h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 17/500:05CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,035

Thu 15/511:20SYD - CMB

3 stops38h 20mChina Eastern

Mon 26/522:10CMB - SYD

3 stops30h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/3$1,153

Thu 21/810:20SYD - CMB

1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 6/907:50CMB - SYD

1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/3$1,243

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Fri 16/509:15SYD - CMB

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/503:30CMB - SYD

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$932

Sun 8/618:05SYD - CMB

1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/811:05CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3$944

Thu 15/510:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Sun 25/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/3$1,013

Mon 9/613:05SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 14/600:05CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 28/3$1,024

Fri 16/516:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 26/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 28/3$1,031

Sun 8/620:30SYD - CMB

2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern

Sun 17/820:30CMB - SYD

1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/3$1,146

Sun 20/417:30SYD - CMB

2 stops46h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 21/501:50CMB - SYD

1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/3$1,283

Thu 1/508:45SYD - CMB

2 stops59h 25mChina Southern

Sat 10/522:15CMB - SYD

2 stops53h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 27/3$1,438

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Fri 28/317:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 10/400:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 26/3$1,012

Sat 29/315:55SYD - CMB

1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 12/423:45CMB - SYD

2 stops31h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/3$1,389

Wed 2/421:30SYD - CMB

1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern

Fri 11/422:10CMB - SYD

2 stops29h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 27/3$1,172

Fri 4/410:15SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/417:05CMB - SYD

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,097

Fri 4/417:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 10/400:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,232

Sun 6/410:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Sat 26/401:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/3$2,028

Sat 12/412:05SYD - CMB

2 stops40h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 28/401:10CMB - SYD

2 stops39h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/3$1,659

Fri 18/422:10SYD - CMB

1 stop29h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 21/400:05CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 27/3$2,112

One-way flights to Jaffna
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Tue 1/422:15SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$560

Wed 2/412:00SYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 28/3$698

Fri 4/417:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,012

Fri 4/409:15SYD - CMB

3 stops29h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3$6,040

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Return

Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

12:50-02:30

2 stops18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/5

03:30-19:30

2 stops35h 30m

$934

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

11:00-09:35

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

11:05-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

$948

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/7

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/8

00:20-14:55

Nonstop10h 05m

$988

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

10:10-23:50

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/5

01:10-08:40

1 stop27h 00m

$1,013

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

22:10-22:55

1 stop29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/5

00:05-10:00

1 stop29h 25m

$1,035

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

11:20-21:10

3 stops38h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,153

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/8

10:20-21:30

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/9

07:50-06:25

1 stop18h 05m

$1,243

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

20:45-11:05

1 stop18h 50m

$441

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

18:05-23:35

1 stop34h 00m

$458

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/4

11:20-21:10

3 stops38h 20m

$702

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When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Jaffna. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Jaffna takes 10 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines

From $596

Singapore Airlines

From $531

Malaysia Airlines

From $591

Qantas Airways

From $682

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Jaffna are AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Jaffna when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Jaffna

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways to Jaffna to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

837 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

811 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,538 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have stopovers?
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Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 45 minutes).

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Temperature in Jaffna by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Jaffna

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways to Jaffna to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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