How long is the flight from Canada to Sri Lanka?

On average, it takes 23h to fly from Canada to Sri Lanka if you fly out of Toronto Pearson Intl (the most popular airport in Canada) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (the most popular airport in Sri Lanka). If you’re flying out of Vancouver Intl and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, then the flight time is around 21h 25m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Sri Lanka?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Sri Lanka. The most popular city to travel to in Sri Lanka is Colombo, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 99% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Sri Lanka are Jaffna and Bentota.

C$ 643 Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025/26

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Flights to Colombo

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China Eastern

21 Jan

YYZ

45h 45m

2 stops

CMB

3 Feb

CMB

27h 35m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,523

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Multiple Airlines

10 Feb

YYZ

33h 05m

2 stops

CMB

24 Feb

CMB

32h 35m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,525

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Multiple Airlines

18 Jan

YTZ

36h 55m

2 stops

CMB

26 Apr

CMB

31h 45m

2 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,527

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Multiple Airlines

20 Jan

YYZ

30h 00m

2 stops

CMB

17 Feb

CMB

31h 44m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,538

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Multiple Airlines

24 Jan

YTZ

30h 55m

2 stops

CMB

7 Feb

CMB

44h 30m

2 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,545

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China Eastern

5 Jan

YYZ

45h 45m

2 stops

CMB

10 Feb

CMB

27h 35m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,545

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Multiple Airlines

12 Feb

YTZ

31h 30m

2 stops

CMB

26 Feb

CMB

29h 55m

2 stops

YTZ

C$ 1,548

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China Eastern

21 Jan

YYZ

45h 45m

3 stops

CMB

3 Feb

CMB

27h 35m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,555

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Multiple Airlines

23 Jan

YYZ

26h 30m

2 stops

CMB

6 Feb

CMB

42h 05m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,556

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Cathay Pacific

25 Feb

YYZ

23h 05m

1 stop

CMB

5 Apr

CMB

22h 10m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,561

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Cathay Pacific

1 Mar

YYZ

36h 25m

1 stop

CMB

23 Mar

CMB

22h 00m

1 stop

YYZ

C$ 1,563

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Multiple Airlines

8 May

YYC

29h 20m

2 stops

CMB

28 May

CMB

28h 20m

2 stops

YYC

C$ 1,563

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6:40 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YEG

CMB

48h 50m2 stops

8:30 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.

CMB

YEG

38h 15m2 stops

C$ 1,079Multiple Airlines

Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 17 May

3:25 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.

YYZ

CMB

45h 45m2 stops

8:20 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.

CMB

YYZ

27h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,523China Eastern

Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

3:30 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YYZ

CMB

22h 50m1 stop

12:50 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.

CMB

YYZ

22h 30m1 stop

C$ 1,548Cathay Pacific

Mon, 6 Apr - Sun, 7 Jun

1:55 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

YYZ

CMB

23h 05m1 stop

1:10 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.

CMB

YYZ

22h 10m1 stop

C$ 1,561Cathay Pacific

Wed, 25 Feb - Sun, 5 Apr

10:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

YUL

CMB

22h 45m2 stops

2:55 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

CMB

YUL

38h 35m1 stop

C$ 1,726Emirates

Fri, 3 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

10:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

YUL

CMB

22h 45m2 stops

7:15 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

CMB

YUL

22h 15m1 stop

C$ 1,744Emirates

Fri, 24 Apr - Wed, 20 May

8:50 p.m. - 2:45 a.m.

YUL

CMB

19h 25m1 stop

7:30 p.m. - 3:24 p.m.

CMB

YUL

30h 24m2 stops

C$ 1,751American Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

8:50 p.m. - 1:55 a.m.

YUL

CMB

18h 35m1 stop

4:15 a.m. - 11:24 p.m.

CMB

YUL

29h 39m2 stops

C$ 1,754American Airlines

Fri, 13 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

8:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

YHZ

CMB

32h 15m2 stops

10:05 a.m. - 10:09 p.m.

CMB

YHZ

44h 34m2 stops

C$ 1,875Air Canada

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

11:25 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

YHZ

CMB

40h 50m2 stops

10:05 a.m. - 9:49 a.m.

CMB

YHZ

56h 14m2 stops

C$ 1,876Air Canada

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

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Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonColombo

YEG - CMB

YEGCMB

Edmonton

Thu 16/4

6:40 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops48h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

8:30 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops38h 15m

C$ 1,079

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 21/1

3:25 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops45h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/2

8:20 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop27h 35m

C$ 1,523

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 6/4

3:30 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

12:50 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

C$ 1,548

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 25/2

1:55 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/4

1:10 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 1,561

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 3/4

10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

2:55 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop38h 35m

C$ 1,726

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 24/4

10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/5

7:15 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop22h 15m

C$ 1,744

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 2/2

8:50 p.m.-2:45 a.m.

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

7:30 p.m.-3:24 p.m.

2 stops30h 24m

C$ 1,751

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 13/2

8:50 p.m.-1:55 a.m.

1 stop18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

4:15 a.m.-11:24 p.m.

2 stops29h 39m

C$ 1,754

HalifaxColombo

YHZ - CMB

YHZCMB

Halifax Intl

Sun 3/5

8:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

10:05 a.m.-10:09 p.m.

2 stops44h 34m

C$ 1,875

HalifaxColombo

YHZ - CMB

YHZCMB

Halifax Intl

Sun 3/5

11:25 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops40h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

10:05 a.m.-9:49 a.m.

2 stops56h 14m

C$ 1,876

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from Canada according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Sri Lanka

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 643
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,079
Fastest flight time	31h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 643 (Vancouver Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,079 (Edmonton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from Canada takes 31h 15m (Calgary to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 4% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What popular landmarks are in Sri Lanka?

Pasikuda Beach is the most popular place of interest in Sri Lanka. Many travellers make it a point to stop there while travelling to Sri Lanka. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in Sri Lanka would be Galle Face Green, Galle Fortress, or Negombo Beach.

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Sri Lanka are:
C$ 183 per person with Air India
C$ 193 per person with IndiGo
C$ 198 per person with Etihad Airways

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

You can find flights to Sri Lanka from 16 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Etihad Airways, Emirates or Cathay Pacific as these are the most popular among our users. Etihad Airways is the most favoured with 36% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

If you’re unsure where to fly to in Sri Lanka, we recommend booking a flight that arrives at the popular Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport, which services Colombo and its surrounding areas. In the last 12 months, 97% of momondo travellers booking flights to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Sunday is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka based on flight prices. Tuesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Sri Lanka, then try to avoid flying out on a Friday since this is when prices are at their highest.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sri Lanka?

There are 24 operators available for flights to Sri Lanka as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sri Lanka?

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 layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sri Lanka.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sri Lanka can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sri Lanka. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sri Lanka?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Sri Lanka on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sri Lanka?

Once all potential Sri Lanka flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Sri Lanka right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Sri Lanka and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.