$440 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns 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 return flight deals from Cairns to Sri Lanka

Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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21:30 - 21:55CNS-CMB
28h 55m2 stops
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22:55 - 06:35CMB-CNS
27h 10m2 stops
$1,116
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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21:30 - 21:55CNS-CMB
28h 55m2 stops
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22:55 - 06:35CMB-CNS
27h 10m3 stops
$1,128
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Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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15:35 - 23:30CNS-CMB
36h 25m2 stops
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00:50 - 12:55CMB-CNS
31h 35m2 stops
$1,294
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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06:45 - 22:55CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
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22:55 - 06:35CMB-CNS
27h 10m2 stops
$1,430
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Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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06:45 - 22:55CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
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00:20 - 22:50CMB-CNS
18h 00m1 stop
$1,538
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Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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07:15 - 21:55CNS-CMB
19h 10m2 stops
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00:20 - 22:50CMB-CNS
18h 00m1 stop
$1,685
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Sat, 6 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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14:25 - 21:30CNS-CMB
35h 35m3 stops
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01:50 - 12:55CMB-CNS
30h 35m2 stops
$1,688Qantas Airways
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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06:45 - 22:55CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
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19:50 - 04:25CMB-CNS
28h 05m1 stop
$1,960
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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10:10 - 18:30CNS-CMB
36h 50m3 stops
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20:35 - 18:10CMB-CNS
41h 05m3 stops
$2,193Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Sri Lanka flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Sri Lanka were found on Qantas Airways ($1,688) and Emirates ($2,193).


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$440
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns 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 Cairns to Sri Lanka.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns 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 Cairns to Sri Lanka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Cairns to Sri Lanka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $714 on average. Morning departures are around 43% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,020.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Cairns to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1331 reviews
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

10.0 ExcellentRon, July 2025PER - SIN
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Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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