Cheap flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka from $650

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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:20
CMB
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CNS
25h 05m
1 stop
$1,140Singapore Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:35
CMB
-
CNS
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,168Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:05 - 05:45
CMB
-
CNS
26h 10m
2 stops
$1,180Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
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CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,185Jetstar
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
CMB
-
CNS
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,207Singapore Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 11:05
CNS
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CMB
44h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:35
CMB
-
CNS
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,226Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 21:30
CNS
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CMB
31h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
-
CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,237Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 11:05
CNS
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:50
CMB
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CNS
19h 30m
1 stop
$1,284Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
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CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,373Jetstar
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 11:05
CNS
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
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CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,404Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka

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Jetstar
2 Oct
CNS21:40Cairns
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB17:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 Oct
CMB19:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$1,185
Jetstar
2 Oct
CNS21:40Cairns
24h 40m
1 stop
CMB17:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10 Oct
CMB19:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$1,373

Emirates flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Sri Lanka flight tickets
Emirates
1 Oct
CNS15:45Cairns
29h 35m
2 stops
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 Oct
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
45h 40m
3 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
$2,302
Emirates
2 Oct
CNS15:45Cairns
31h 15m
3 stops
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 Oct
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
45h 40m
3 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
$2,589
Emirates
2 Oct
CNS15:45Cairns
31h 15m
3 stops
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10 Oct
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
45h 40m
3 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
$2,593

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/10

11:45-17:20

1 stop25h 05m

$1,140

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 9/11

23:55-17:50

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/11

19:50-18:35

1 stop18h 15m

$1,168

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 9/11

23:55-17:50

1 stop22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/11

23:05-05:45

2 stops26h 10m

$1,180

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

21:40-17:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,185

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,207

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

19:00-11:05

2 stops44h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-18:35

1 stop18h 15m

$1,226

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

19:00-21:30

2 stops31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,237
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

19:00-11:05

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

19:50-19:50

1 stop19h 30m

$1,284

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

21:40-17:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,373

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 2/10

19:00-11:05

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,404

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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 $669. 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 $734.

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

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cairns to Sri Lanka flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Sri Lanka takes 22h 25m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka

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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 $669Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,371 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $805Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,543 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,388Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,046 reviews
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