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Cheap flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka from $680

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka departing on 22/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:50 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
11h 40m
1 stop
$1,542Singapore Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:10
CNS
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CMB
19h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
01:35 - 14:10
CMB
-
CNS
32h 05m
2 stops
$1,602Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:00
CNS
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CMB
33h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 14:10
CMB
-
CNS
21h 30m
2 stops
$1,605Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:05
CNS
-
CMB
33h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 16:55
CMB
-
CNS
24h 10m
2 stops
$1,609Qantas Airways
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:05
CNS
-
CMB
33h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 19:30
CMB
-
CNS
26h 45m
2 stops
$1,610Qantas Airways
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:00
CNS
-
CMB
33h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 22:25
CMB
-
CNS
29h 45m
2 stops
$1,616Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 10:45
CNS
-
CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:50 - 17:00
CMB
-
CNS
11h 40m
1 stop
$1,648Singapore Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
Emirates Logo
13:55 - 22:10
CNS
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CMB
36h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 08:40
CMB
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CNS
55h 35m
3 stops
$2,206Emirates
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 18:25
CNS
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CMB
32h 00m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 10:45
CMB
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CNS
32h 25m
2 stops
$2,263Emirates
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 18:25
CNS
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CMB
32h 00m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 10:45
CMB
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CNS
32h 25m
2 stops
$2,267Emirates
Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Sri Lanka flight tickets
Qantas Airways
27 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
19h 40m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30 Oct
CMB01:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 05m
2 stops
CNS14:10Cairns
$1,602
Qantas Airways
27 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 30m
2 stops
CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Oct
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 30m
2 stops
CNS14:10Cairns
$1,605
Qantas Airways
5 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 35m
2 stops
CMB11:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Aug
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 10m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$1,609

Emirates flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Sri Lanka flight tickets
Emirates
5 Aug
CNS13:55Cairns
36h 45m
2 stops
CMB22:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Aug
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
55h 35m
3 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
$2,206
Emirates
27 Oct
CNS14:55Cairns
32h 00m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Oct
CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$2,263
Emirates
27 Oct
CNS14:55Cairns
32h 00m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Oct
CMB21:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$2,267

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Cheapest return flight

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 5/8

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,542

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

01:35-14:10

2 stops32h 05m

$1,602

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-11:00

2 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

12:10-14:10

2 stops21h 30m

$1,605

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 5/8

06:00-11:05

2 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

12:15-16:55

2 stops24h 10m

$1,609

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 5/8

06:00-11:05

2 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

12:15-19:30

2 stops26h 45m

$1,610

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 27/10

06:00-11:00

2 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

12:10-22:25

2 stops29h 45m

$1,616
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 5/8

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/8

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,648

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 5/8

13:55-22:10

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

20:35-08:40

3 stops55h 35m

$2,206

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 27/10

14:55-18:25

3 stops32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

21:50-10:45

2 stops32h 25m

$2,263

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 27/10

14:55-18:25

3 stops32h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

21:50-10:45

2 stops32h 25m

$2,267

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Sri Lanka

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka from Cairns, with most prices found around $651. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Sri Lanka from Cairns during February instead. Flights to Sri Lanka in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $715.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to Sri Lanka flights?

You could potentially save up to 57% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Sri Lanka flight.

Cheap Cairns to Sri Lanka flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

33h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka takes 33h 30m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Sri Lanka.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Sri Lanka?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Sri Lanka are refreshed on a daily basis.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Sri Lanka.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sri Lanka may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sri Lanka. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $652Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,311 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $784Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,505 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,351Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,028 reviews
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