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Cheap flights from Australia to Sri Lanka from $303

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$687

One-way from

$303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,390

Good round-trip deal

$1,028 or less

Good one-way deal

$499 or less
3/5-7/5
  • 3/5-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Australia to Sri Lanka
7/5
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Australia to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($529 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Sri Lanka.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Sri Lanka.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Sat 3/521:55PER - CMB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/510:40CMB - PER
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$687
Wed 16/705:10PER - CMB
1 stop19h 15mAirAsia
Sat 26/722:55CMB - PER
1 stop27h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 11/4$736
Mon 20/1001:10PER - CMB
1 stop10h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1100:45CMB - PER
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4$797
Fri 9/507:00MEL - CMB
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/513:50CMB - MEL
3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$884
Mon 6/1002:10PER - CMB
1 stop23h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 15/1000:05CMB - PER
1 stop12h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/4$914
Sat 19/705:55MEL - CMB
1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/900:50CMB - MEL
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4$919
Sun 18/519:20BNE - CMB
2 stops33h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/501:10CMB - BNE
1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4$919
Sun 19/1011:15BNE - CMB
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1101:10CMB - BNE
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$922
Wed 14/512:50SYD - CMB
3 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/519:30CMB - SYD
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$941
Wed 14/512:20DRW - CMB
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/510:40CMB - DRW
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$948
Sun 17/822:10SYD - CMB
1 stop29h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 23/800:05CMB - SYD
1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/4$957
Sun 17/811:00SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 24/811:05CMB - SYD
1 stop27h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4$962

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Depart

Return

Price

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sat 3/5

21:55-21:55

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/5

10:40-20:40

2 stops31h 30m

$687

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Wed 16/7

05:10-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/7

22:55-04:30

1 stop27h 05m

$736

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 29/8

01:10-23:35

1 stop24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 19/9

00:50-12:30

1 stop33h 10m

$809

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-21:55

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/5

13:50-20:20

3 stops26h 00m

$884

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 6/10

02:10-22:55

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

00:05-14:50

1 stop12h 15m

$914

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sun 18/5

19:20-23:50

2 stops33h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

01:10-22:25

1 stop16h 45m

$919

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

05:55-23:35

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/9

00:50-07:25

1 stop26h 05m

$919

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Tue 12/8

11:15-21:30

2 stops38h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 27/8

01:50-09:55

2 stops27h 35m

$933

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

12:50-21:55

3 stops37h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/5

19:30-07:50

2 stops31h 50m

$941

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Wed 14/5

12:20-21:55

2 stops37h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/5

10:40-16:15

2 stops25h 35m

$948

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Australia to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 AU to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

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 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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 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 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 12 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways from Australia to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Sri Lanka one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $319. Users have also found prices from $536 and $546 on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Sri Lanka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Australia to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Sri Lanka. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$541Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsiaCheapest$616Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$742Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$794Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$811Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$832Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$939Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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