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Cheap flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka from $397

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Sri Lanka (LK0). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$961

One-way from

$397
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 9/2-22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
17/2
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 9/217:10SYD - CMB
Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 22/200:10CMB - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$961
Tue 11/322:15SYD - CMB
1 stop30h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 17/300:40CMB - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$969
Wed 12/210:45SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/210:25CMB - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$972
Wed 25/607:55SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/600:50CMB - SYD
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$991
Fri 14/217:40SYD - CMB
2 stops34h 20mJetstar
Sat 1/323:30CMB - SYD
2 stops33h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$1,128
Tue 18/312:00SYD - CMB
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 17/420:30CMB - SYD
1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,176
Thu 30/111:00SYD - CMB
1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 31/301:10CMB - SYD
1 stop24h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,192
Wed 12/215:15SYD - CMB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/200:45CMB - SYD
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$1,228

Find flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/2

00:10-15:55

Nonstop10h 15m

$961

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$969

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/2

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$972

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/6

07:55-23:35

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/6

00:50-16:45

1 stop35h 25m

$991

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

17:40-22:30

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

23:30-14:40

2 stops33h 40m

$1,128

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

12:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/4

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,176

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

11:00-21:10

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

01:10-07:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,192

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

22:20-23:30

1 stop30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

00:45-12:00

1 stop29h 45m

$1,247

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

$397

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

11:00-23:35

1 stop17h 05m

$399

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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 SYD to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney 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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and Qantas Airways from Sydney 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney 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 airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    For a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Sri Lanka one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka are SriLankan Airlines ($583), Singapore Airlines ($589), and Malaysia Airlines ($608).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Sri Lanka is $464. On average you can expect to pay $2,937. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $803.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka (average of $682). Flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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 Sydney to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$501Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$992Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,042Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,042Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,065Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,095Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,220Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,309Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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