Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka from $423 (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.

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Oct 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$828 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$828
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $828 found 8 hours ago
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$950 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Oct 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $950 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$985 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$985
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Kuwait Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $985 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 1
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$990 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$990
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $990 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,020 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,020
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 16 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Tue, Mar 9, priced at $1,020 found 4 days ago
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,070 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,070
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $1,070 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 1
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,080 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,080
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $1,080 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Oct 1
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,080 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,080
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Thu, Oct 1, priced at $1,080 found 5 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 21 to September 28$258
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 9 to September 10$385
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeAugust 25 to September 24$410
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 6 to October 12$426
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeAugust 15 to August 22$465
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 3 to September 10$529
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 30 to October 8$617
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 27 to November 5$733
LGWSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 7 to September 23$746
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 15 to November 11$1,140
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 24 to July 29$302
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 24 to August 21$514
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 26 to August 3$558
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 25 to July 30$668
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 24 to August 2$1,040
LHRSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 24 to July 31$1,171
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 25 to August 9$1,799
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sri Lanka Flight and Hotel Packages

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

Mirage Colombo Hotel

Sep 2 - Sep 8

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,723, price is now $1,325 per person
$1,325
per person
found 21 hours ago
Riff Hikkaduwa
5.0-star property

Riff Hikkaduwa

Sep 2 - Sep 8

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,269, price is now $1,566 per person
$1,566
per person
found 21 hours ago
Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana
5.0-star property

Taru Villas - Maia - Habarana

Sep 4 - Sep 7

3 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,204, price is now $1,644 per person
$1,644
per person
found 17 hours ago
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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! (446 reviews)
"The room size is acceptable, but the shower place is too small and inadequate, water flows on bathroom floors while having shower. The A/C has to keep at 20 deg C or else room with get moisture which makes room floor slippery, room floors are not wiped properly, this I noticed when I cleaned the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 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! (623 reviews)
"Clean nice property. Would go back 10/10"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

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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! (419 reviews)
"Great facilities, great location, and great service. I would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 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.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with beautiful infinity pool"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 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 September 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 $1,799 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.