Cheap Flights To Sri Lanka From Australia - From $579 Return
from $579
Flights to Sri Lanka from $579 Return
25 November, 2025
Destinations in Sri Lanka
Destination Profile
From the palm-fringed south coast and its yellow-tinted beaches to the surf-battered points of Arugam Bay, the high bluffs off ancient Sigiriya to the masala-scented food chowks of Colombo, this enthralling isle in the Indian Ocean continues to draw all sorts of travelers. Cheap flights to Sri Lanka from Australia are available from major cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The route takes just under 11 hours when flying nonstop, which means you can be tasting spicy fish curries, unravelling the mysteries of age-old Buddhist kingdoms, and spying out wild Asian elephant herds in no time at all.
Top sights In Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay
Sri Lanka's answer to Bondi, Arugam Bay is a surfer's paradise. It's in season between July and August, when rolling barrels caress its coconut-strewn shores.
Sigiriya
Buddhist monasteries and 1,500-year-old royal palaces crown a colossal bluff in the heart of Sri Lanka at unmissable Sigiriya.
World's End
Deep in the Horton Plains National Park, a 4,000-foot cliff known as World's End offers sweeping views of tea plantations and swirling clouds.
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?
At the moment, the lowest-price month to fly to Sri Lanka is March/2026. The most expensive month is December/2025.
What airlines fly non-stop to Sri Lanka?
SriLankan have direct flights to Sri Lanka from Australia.
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Sri Lanka?
AirAsia is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Sri Lanka.
What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?
The best airline to fly between Australia and Sri Lanka is Qatar Airways. SriLankan is the best if you want non-stop flights. AirAsia is the best budget airline.