Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka from $361 (2025/2026)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$725 Roundtrip, just found
$725
Roundtrip
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $725 just found
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$792 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$792
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air India flight, departing Mon, Apr 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $792 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, May 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$814 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$814
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Kuwait Airways flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Fri, May 8, priced at $814 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 22
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$862 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$862
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Jan 22, priced at $862 found 1 hour ago
Sun, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$869 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$869
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $869 found 3 days ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$871 Roundtrip, just found
$871
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $871 just found
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$872 Roundtrip, just found
$872
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $872 just found
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$894 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$894
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, May 27, priced at $894 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeFebruary 11 to February 15$295
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 4 to January 12$352
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 9 to January 31$357
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeMarch 10 to March 22$404
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 9 to January 19$494
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeMarch 17 to March 31$639
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeMarch 7 to March 14$676
LHRSeeduwa - KatunayakeMarch 3 to March 11$726
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeMarch 1 to March 31$756
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 13 to February 12$1,141
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 21 to January 2$332
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 21 to January 6$428
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 20 to December 26$499
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 21 to December 31$588
LHRSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 20 to December 31$1,644
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 21 to December 29$1,794
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sri Lanka Flight and Hotel Packages

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Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels
3.0-star property

Oreeka - Katunayake Airport Transit Hotels

Mar 8 - Mar 13

5 night stay

Detroit (DTW) to Colombo (CMB)

American Airlines • Coach

Colombo (CMB) to Detroit (DTW)

SriLankan Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,380, price is now $1,275 per person
$1,275
per person
found 1 day ago
Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel
4.0-star property

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

Mar 8 - Mar 13

5 night stay

Detroit (DTW) to Colombo (CMB)

American Airlines • Coach

Colombo (CMB) to Detroit (DTW)

SriLankan Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,473, price is now $1,309 per person
$1,309
per person
found 1 day ago
Daffodils Beach Negombo
3.5-star property

Daffodils Beach Negombo

Mar 8 - Mar 13

5 night stay

Detroit (DTW) to Colombo (CMB)

American Airlines • Coach

Colombo (CMB) to Detroit (DTW)

SriLankan Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,422, price is now $1,289 per person
$1,289
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Sri Lanka 🏨

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 One Galle Face and Beira Lake are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
wonderful country with amazing people! Looking forward coming back again

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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Galle Face Hotel

Galle Face Hotel

5 out of 5
2 Galle Road 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 Galle Face Green Night Market and Crescat Shopping Mall are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Room was nice with a great sea view. Staff were faultless. Lovely outdoor pool, and the buffet restaurant had a great selection of food.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Marino Mall and Bellagio Casino are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
From that moment, when you arrive the service is excellent, anything you need they will go out there way to assist, high stanard of service Always stay here when visting Sri Lanka No more to had

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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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 Galle Face Green and Galle Face Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
We had a very good experience - all thanks to the Chef Chamoli who made us feel at home. The food was like a warm hug on a rainy day. Resident Manager Arjun Deep Shad made sure we were looked after and ensured we were safe in the uncertain times. The warmth and hospitality by him made the stay ...

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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 $295. 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 January 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?
"Trips" has your back when it comes to the finer details of your flight to Sri Lanka. Travelocity's handy portal allows you to manage everything from one place, from checking the status of your flight to making changes to your booking. Click on Trips at the top right of the Travelocity homepage and then create a free account in seconds. Or you can download the Travelocity app and access your travel details while you're on the go. Whether you have the family flying with you or you're a solo adventurer, all your travel plans are right there in your grasp.
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, $295 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.
Why should I book my flight to Sri Lanka with Travelocity?
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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 $295 and $1,794 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.