Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka from $449 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Sri Lanka?

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

Sat, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 17
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$825 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$825
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Sat, Apr 10 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sat, Apr 17, priced at $825 found 5 days ago
Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$825 Roundtrip, just found
$825
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air India flight, departing Fri, Mar 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sat, Apr 3, priced at $825 just found
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 15
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$902 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$902
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 4 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Feb 15, priced at $902 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Apr 7
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$949 Roundtrip, just found
$949
Roundtrip
just found
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Thu, Jan 28 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, Apr 7, priced at $949 just found
Wed, Apr 7 - Thu, May 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$951 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$951
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, Apr 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, May 6, priced at $951 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,020 Roundtrip, just found
$1,020
Roundtrip
just found
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Dec 21, priced at $1,020 just found
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,032 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,032
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $1,032 found 5 days ago
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,071 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,071
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Nov 9, priced at $1,071 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 6 to November 9$258
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 5 to November 11$386
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 26 to December 2$390
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 17 to December 8$411
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeDecember 8 to December 11$442
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 17 to November 28$537
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 15 to January 24$582
LGWSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 9 to November 24$598
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 29 to February 15$874
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 4 to November 21$1,173
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 24 to October 28$258
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 23 to October 27$404
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 23 to October 29$411
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 23 to October 26$580
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 24 to November 1$658
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 24 to November 2$667
LGWSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 23 to October 28$1,114
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 23 to November 6$1,439
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sri Lanka Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Galway Heights Hotel
4.0-star property

Galway Heights Hotel

Nov 12 - Nov 17

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,885, price is now $1,459 per person
$1,459
per person
found 1 day ago
Lunuganga Estate
3.5-star property

Lunuganga Estate

Nov 12 - Nov 17

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,703, price is now $2,106 per person
$2,106
per person
found 1 day ago
Riff Hikkaduwa
5.0-star property

Riff Hikkaduwa

Nov 12 - Nov 17

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Turkish Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,071, price is now $1,624 per person
$1,624
per person
found 1 day ago
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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! (665 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2026

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Colombo International Airport Hotel

Colombo International Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
124 New Minuwangoda Road Katunayake WP
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"Fabulous position near the airport ♥️"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026

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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 Colombo City Centre and Marino Mall are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Bad room. Does not justify the cost"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 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! (471 reviews)
"It is a wonderful stay at Taj samudra."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

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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 $258. 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 April 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, $258 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 $258 and $1,439 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.

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