Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka from $423 (2026/2027)

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Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$878 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$878
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $878 found 10 hours ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Sep 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$913 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$913
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $913 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$950 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $950 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$984 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$984
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Mar 15, priced at $984 found 6 hours ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$986 Roundtrip, just found
$986
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Fri, Sep 25, priced at $986 just found
Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Oct 15
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,000 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,000
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Oct 15, priced at $1,000 found 2 days ago
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,023 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,023
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 19, priced at $1,023 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 18
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,033 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,033
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 4 from San Francisco Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Jan 18, priced at $1,033 found 5 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,073 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,073
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from San Francisco Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $1,073 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,076 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,076
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,076 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeAugust 15 to August 24$269
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 8 to July 12$411
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 17 to August 3$445
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 6 to September 19$465
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 10 to September 17$490
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 27 to October 9$685
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeAugust 4 to August 30$813
LHRSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 3 to September 15$815
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 17 to August 1$819
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 28 to October 18$915
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 27 to July 3$475
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 28 to July 4$558
LGWSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 28 to July 14$879
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 26 to September 1$881
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 27 to July 5$1,064
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 27 to August 21$1,281
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeJune 28 to July 14$1,649
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sri Lanka Flight and Hotel Packages

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EKHO Ella
4.0-star property

EKHO Ella

Sep 15 - Sep 18

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Colombo (CMB) to New York (NYC)

Air India • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,757, price is now $1,466 per person
$1,466
per person
found 1 day ago
98 Acres Resort & Spa
4.5-star property

98 Acres Resort & Spa

Sep 15 - Sep 18

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways • Non-stop • Coach

Colombo (CMB) to New York (NYC)

Air India • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $2,175, price is now $1,855 per person
$1,855
per person
found 1 day ago
Rococo Residence
3.0-star property

Rococo Residence

Jul 13 - Jul 19

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,167, price is now $1,930 per person
$1,930
per person
found 5 hours ago
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Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Liberty Plaza are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"A really nice hotel. With spacious rooms and a beautiful infinity pool on the balcony. It does get busy near the bar & pool so would be great if there was some more seating. Would book again."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and One Galle Face are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (614 reviews)
"This was the best hotel stay experience in Sri Lanka (or anywhere). Excellent location, excellent and energetic staff, brilliant breakfast experience. Thank you"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (440 reviews)
"Stayed at the Luxury & Club room. When entering the room, toilet was not clean with stains in toilet. Amenities were not replenished, toothbrush given was of poor quality. Corridors were dirty and smelly. Wrote an email to both duty manager & general manager, yet not even a single reply. Went for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo

5 out of 5
Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
"The"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Opens in a new windowITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, a roundtrip flight to Sri Lanka started at as little as $269. If you're flexible with your dates, it makes it easy to land a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Sri Lanka departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?
Be sure to leave October empty in your calendar, because it's the cheapest month to jet to Sri Lanka. That's based on Travelocity's direct flight demand from January to December last year. With more money in your wallet, you can go on a shopping binge, go for a fancy meal or whatever else you like!
How can I check my flight status to Sri Lanka?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Sri Lanka?
A simple way to snag an amazing deal is to be flexible with your dates. First, search for your flight to Sri Lanka, then hit the "Flexible dates" box at the top of the results. It will reveal prices for nearby dates. Want more advice? Book sooner than later. To give you an idea of costs, $269 was the most affordable price for a return flight to Sri Lanka in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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What are the most popular flight routes to Sri Lanka?
Take a look at these major flight routes to Sri Lanka and start organizing your next adventure:

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 1,022 flights a month.
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 875 flights a month.
  • Delhi (DEL-Indira Gandhi Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 762 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Sri Lanka on average?
Tickets for roundtrip flights to Sri Lanka cost between $269 and $1,649 in the last seven days. The moment you find an awesome deal, snap it up and get ready to enjoy your next wonderful adventure with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Sri Lanka?
The duration of a direct flight to Sri Lanka can vary, but here you can check out the average travel times for a few main routes:

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 1 hour and 29 minutes
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 1 hour and 27 minutes
  • Delhi (DEL-Indira Gandhi Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 3 hours and 33 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Sri Lanka?
That depends on several factors. Is your flight to Sri Lanka short or long? Are you flying with a full-service airline or a low-cost one? These things will affect your experience in the air. If you're flying long haul, most airlines offer warm meals, drinks and entertainment. Low-cost carriers are a fantastic option when it comes to cheap flights for family vacations or shorter trips. That said, they generally won't have the same inclusions as a full-service carrier.