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Book Cheap Sri Lanka Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Sri Lanka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Sri Lanka

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
YWG
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CMB
50h 30m
2 stops
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10:10 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CMB
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YWG
56h 20m
3 stops
C$ 1,169Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
YWG
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CMB
50h 30m
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10:10 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CMB
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YWG
56h 20m
3 stops
C$ 1,173Multiple Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Wed, 17 Feb
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11:50 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
YVR
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CMB
41h 40m
1 stop
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8:20 p.m. - 9:10 a.m.
CMB
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YVR
25h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,476China Eastern
Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 21 Feb
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11:50 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
YVR
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CMB
41h 40m
1 stop
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8:20 p.m. - 9:10 a.m.
CMB
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YVR
25h 20m
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C$ 1,483China Eastern
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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1:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
YYZ
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CMB
39h 45m
1 stop
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9:55 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
CMB
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YYZ
32h 25m
1 stop
C$ 1,619Etihad Airways
Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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1:40 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.
YYZ
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CMB
33h 25m
1 stop
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4:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
CMB
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YYZ
38h 20m
1 stop
C$ 1,619Etihad Airways
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 30 May
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8:15 p.m. - 7:45 a.m.
YYZ
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CMB
25h 00m
1 stop
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8:25 a.m. - 8:05 p.m.
CMB
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YYZ
21h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,649Turkish Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
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8:15 p.m. - 5:55 a.m.
YYZ
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CMB
23h 10m
1 stop
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9:15 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.
CMB
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YYZ
43h 35m
1 stop
C$ 1,656Turkish Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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2:55 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
YYZ
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CMB
21h 45m
1 stop
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8:35 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
CMB
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YYZ
22h 25m
2 stops
C$ 1,659Emirates
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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2:55 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
YYZ
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CMB
21h 45m
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5:35 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.
CMB
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YYZ
25h 25m
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C$ 1,659Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sri Lanka

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Sri Lanka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to Sri Lanka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Canada to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to Sri Lanka is November, when tickets cost C$ 973 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,518 and C$ 1,315 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to Sri Lanka?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Canada to Sri Lanka, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

C$ 541
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to Colombo

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Sri Lanka?

    Canadian citizens need a tourist visa to visit Sri Lanka. For short stays of up to 30 days, you can apply for a tourist visa online. Be aware that the cost for this visa is approximately 6.148 LKR (47 CAD) and your passport has to be valid for 6 months beyond your expected departure from Sri Lanka. If you wish to stay longer, you can apply for the visa directly at a Sri Lankan government facility in Canada.

  • Are there any direct flights to Sri Lanka?

    There are no direct connections between Canada and Sri Lanka, so plan for at least one layover along the way. The national carriers Air Canada and Sri Lankan Airlines offer one-stop flights from major Canadian airports, such as Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You might also find convenient one-stop flights to Sri Lanka provided by Middle Eastern companies such as Emirates and Qatar Airways, with a layover in their respective hubs.

  • I want to visit Udawalawe National Park. Where should I fly into?

    Udawalawe National Park is located on the south side of the island and is easily accessible from Mawella Lagoon Airport (DIW) in Dickwella. After you arrive at Bandanaraike International Airport in Colombo, you can catch a connecting flight to Mawella Lagoon Airport with the national carrier Cinnamon Air. From there, expect a 1h drive by taxi or car to the national park.

  • How do I get to Sigiriya, the Lion Rock?

    If you want to climb the famous rock and visit the palace ruins at the top, you can fly into Sigiriya Airport (GIU) which is located near the city of Dambulla. A regular bus service connects Dambulla to the Lion Rock and costs 45 LKR (approximately 0.80 CAD). The national carrier Cinnamon Air also offers flights from Bandanaraike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport.

  • Which airlines operate the most daily flights from Canada to Sri Lanka?

    Singapore Airlines provides the most reliable service out of all the airlines that connect Sri Lanka and Canada. If you want to boost the reliability of buying tickets from Canada to Sri Lanka, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the finest choice to take into account as your departure airport. This airport serves as a hub for a number of airlines that provide international flights to Sri Lanka.

  • Where should one fly to if they wish to enjoy watching games in Sri Lanka?

    Flying into CMB Airport is something you might want to do if you're visiting Sri Lanka and intend to attend local sporting events. The largest and capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo City, is where the majority of the country's stadiums are found. Particularly on weekends, you can watch your favorite regional sporting events at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium and NR Premadasa Sports Pavilion. The existence of the rail system, taxis, buses, and rental cars allows for the accessibility of these stadiums from CMB Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canada to Sri Lanka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canada to Sri Lanka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canada to Sri Lanka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Canada to Sri Lanka is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canada to Sri Lanka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Canada to Sri Lanka with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canada to Sri Lanka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Canada to Sri Lanka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sri Lanka

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sri Lanka flight deals.
  • Given its history and past, you can find cheap connections from the UK to Sri Lanka. For this reason, many of the cheapest flight routes from Canada to Sri Lanka have a layover at one of London's airports in the UK.
  • The vast majority of international flights to Sri Lanka arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) which is located about 30 km north of the nation's capital, Colombo. Domestic airlines such as Cinnamon Air offer connections to smaller domestic airports across the island.
  • If you are flying from the west coast, the most convenient connection might include a layover at one of Asia's major travel hubs. Consider checking flights with Asian carriers such as Cathay Pacific, offering flights from Vancouver to Colombo with a stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
  • Sri Lanka is still predominantly a cash-based society, even though credit cards should be accepted at mid-range and high-end hotels and restaurants. You can find ATMs and currency exchange offices at the airport and throughout major cities.
  • Sri Lanka's south coast boasts some famous surf spots such as the beaches of Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Weligama. As these beaches are approximately 150 km from Bandanaraike International Airport, consider renting a car at the airport and travelling south on the Southern Expressway (E01).
  • Most flights to Sri Lanka land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which serves as the point of arrival. If you wish to connect to some of the well-known cities in Sri Lanka, such Katunayake, Negombo, Minuwangoda, and Kandana, the Bandaranaike International Airport is a perfect place to land.
  • The bulk of business travellers to Sri Lanka prefer to fly through CMB Airport, despite the fact that various airports, like Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Castlereigh Reservoir Airport (NUF), offer long-haul flights to the country. Because of its closeness to Colombo City, which doubles as Sri Lanka's capital and contains the majority of the nation's corporate offices, CMB is a well-liked airport for travellers on business trips.
  • Colombo Airport (CMB) can be reached in 4 different ways: by bus, taxi, vehicle, or towncar. The easiest and most economical method to get to Colombo from Colombo Airport is via bus, although it takes longer, 46 minutes. The cab ride, which takes 26 minutes, is the quickest transportation method.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Canada to Sri Lanka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3639 reviews
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Timeliness seems to be optional. Flight was 30 min late despite not coming from anywhere else prior. Information on flight status boards in the airport continued to show “on time” despite being passed the time it should have left.

6.0 GoodJean-Sebastien, Jul 2026
YUL - DXB
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Timeliness seems to be optional. Flight was 30 min late despite not coming from anywhere else prior. Information on flight status boards in the airport continued to show “on time” despite being passed the time it should have left.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

Everything was good but I think food choices could've been better

The amenities offered in the Business class is far away less compared with other Air Companies. Emirates is going down in the competition pricing the same value as Qatar airways for example.

Cathay has always been great. Even allowed some leniency on my baggage weight. I believe they are also on the more leg room side of airlines.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was great. Lots of movies to choose from as well as tv shows. Highly recommend.

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

Flight changed to Oman air under one alliance . Seating , entertainment was not up to the quality of QR . Hope my trip back from cmb Doh will operate a QR flight instead of any other under one alliance .

Flight delayed by an hoir or more. Food service is slow. Also, the crew is not following up on orders. Travelled in business class and was a platinum member, but still didn't receive the expected service .

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

The seat was not functional. Very uncomfortable to sit upright for that many hours😢. There was no legroom. Can’t move the legs or the body. We should have the option to pick our seats. There was no need to call customer support team and have them pick and we pay for the premium seats. When I called the CST regarding the seats, their response is gaslighting. Total disappointment. We have paid to be tortured by Etihad Airlines.

Kept me waiting for hours with the excuse of aircraft needed to cool down and then cancelled.

Everything was great except that I wasn’t issued a boarding pass for the second flight so they would not let me into customs until I had said boarding pass. Luckily a gate attendant from another Air Canada flight was able to print one for me so I could go through.

First time flier on Air Canada and absolutely loved it. Everything was so clean. Friendly staff. Easy boarding.

Flight attendants had an attitude with everyone, not sure they should be working with customer service if they cannot show a pleasant attitude. Underwhelming, to say the least. The food was awful, and nothing could be purchased from Toronto to Tokyo. Do better, Air Canada.

I suppose to board the plane AC5110 to San Francisco on July 16 2026 @07:00 am and arrive San Francisco at 09:25 am. At 9:30am still in YVR I was told the plane was delayed until 11:30 am to take off. Not until 11:35am the pilot of the plane declared that due to hydraulic system problem this plane was cancelled. After waited in a long pile up for negotiating with the counter-staff, I finally got the tickets for myself and my wife Yim Mei KONG firstly to Seattle and then transferred to San Francisco on the plane AS 2014 & AS 791 with Alaska Airlines. I suppose to attend the funeral of our friend in San Francisco on July 18 and a Memorial Gathering for the Birthday of the deceased on July 16, 2026. I arrived San Francisco at 9:40 pm that day (12 hours later) and couldn't joint the Memorial Gathering. This upset me a lot. I am seeking for compensation of this failing trip. Please let me know how to and where to forward my complaint.

Terrible! Our flight was cancelled. No other nonstop flights available. Had to rent a car and drive 7 hours!

Boarding and times were all good. Food was as expected and enough. Comfort for a 6’ tall male 200 lbs (somewhat average sized) was terrible. It was just SO much more money to upgrade to premium economy. It’s a 777 so seating is 3-4-3 and is really crammed. What are you going to do? The only real downside is not being able to sleep so your first day in Europe is a write off. I suppose if you need that first day then pay the extra $500 to get premium economy and maybe you can sleep and wake up with some energy?

Well I had insisted to be put on standby because I knew there was one seat so there should have been another. There was, seat 36AC for both of us, the last row in the plane that does not recline nor does it have any room in the overhead bin because of plane necessities. The bathroom right behind so a line up with people's bums on your arm rests, etc. We were happy to get a flight earlier because of the missed connection, but we saw flight people who were sitting in customer seats and I felt we should have been seated there and they should have been put in the back. Plus the stewardesses were wearing so much perfume, I had to hold my nose because of a severe allergy to perfume.

Planes arriving on time would be better. Apparently flights are delayed almost all the time, making your connection impossible then having to rebook on another flight at another time. There is no regard for customers who need to travel somewhere at a certain time. Connection flights are not held by the same airline, even though they know the plane can get there within 30 minutes or less. Airline staff is amazing, but the excuses Air Canada gives for delays is not truthful. Some messages will say mechanical problems and the next message for the same plane will say air traffic control issues. So what is true? They don't need to refund anyone if they use these two excuses. So if travel from B.C. to Montreal with delays like this is common, I will consider not flying there anymore. When we missed our connecting flight, the next flight had one seat (4.5 hours later) and the next flight was a red eye at 10:45. Big difference from our 12:15 initial flight.

No charger and no entertainment on the way back. The plane's super old-like 80s old-with zero TVs. At least the free Wi-Fi works, so definitely bring your iPad. Also, no meal on this 7-hour flight.

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