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Cheap flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka from $399

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$931

One-way from

$399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,382

Good round-trip deal

$1,011 or less

Good one-way deal

$517 or less
21/5-3/6
  • 21/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
1/5
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($509 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 15 April 2025.

Wed 21/509:15SYD - CMB
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/603:30CMB - SYD
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$931
Sat 30/818:05SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 14/911:05CMB - SYD
1 stop25h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$977
Thu 8/513:05SYD - CMB
1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 23/500:05CMB - SYD
1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/4$986
Sat 31/516:10SYD - CMB
Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 6/600:20CMB - SYD
Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,010
Mon 18/807:40SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 15/1000:50CMB - SYD
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,091
Sun 18/511:20SYD - CMB
3 stops38h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 30/522:10CMB - SYD
3 stops29h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/4$1,131
Wed 28/510:20SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 29/511:25CMB - SYD
1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,170
Thu 1/519:30SYD - CMB
1 stop25h 05mAir India
Tue 20/508:20CMB - SYD
1 stop29h 10mAir India
Deal found 14/4$1,251

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Return

Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

09:15-12:50

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/6

03:30-19:30

2 stops35h 30m

$931

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

18:05-09:35

1 stop20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/9

11:05-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

$977

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$986

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/6

00:20-14:55

Nonstop10h 05m

$1,010

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

07:40-23:30

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

00:50-11:50

1 stop29h 30m

$1,091

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

11:20-21:10

3 stops38h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

22:10-08:30

3 stops29h 50m

$1,131

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

10:20-21:30

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/5

11:25-05:10

1 stop13h 15m

$1,205

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:15-21:55

1 stop29h 10m

$399

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

$559

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

11:20-21:10

2 stops38h 20m

$733

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka

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

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 $1,241). 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 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

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

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 ($559), China Eastern ($724), and Emirates ($1,683).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Sri Lanka is $434. On average you can expect to pay $948. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $743.

  • 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 $1,241). 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 9 airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 9 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$837Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$867Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$911Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$1,003Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,080Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,197Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,228Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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