How long is the flight from Canada to Sri Lanka?

On average, it takes 19h 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 23h 35m.

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$ 686 Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Multiple Airlines

5 Apr

YEG

66h 50m

2 stops

CMB

17 May

CMB

38h 15m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,054

Multiple Airlines

5 Apr

YEG

66h 50m

2 stops

CMB

17 May

CMB

38h 15m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,072

Multiple Airlines

22 Mar

YEG

57h 35m

2 stops

CMB

13 Apr

CMB

38h 47m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,073

Multiple Airlines

5 Apr

YEG

61h 30m

2 stops

CMB

17 May

CMB

38h 15m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,128

Multiple Airlines

5 Apr

YEG

57h 35m

2 stops

CMB

17 May

CMB

38h 15m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,138

Multiple Airlines

5 Apr

YEG

61h 30m

2 stops

CMB

17 May

CMB

38h 15m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,143

Multiple Airlines

6 Apr

YEG

48h 50m

2 stops

CMB

30 Apr

CMB

38h 15m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,207

Multiple Airlines

20 Mar

YEG

55h 25m

2 stops

CMB

13 Apr

CMB

38h 47m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,363

Cathay Pacific

3 Feb

YVR

21h 25m

1 stop

CMB

2 May

CMB

32h 45m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,392

Cathay Pacific

16 Apr

YVR

21h 10m

1 stop

CMB

19 Apr

CMB

19h 00m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,395

Cathay Pacific

4 Feb

YVR

33h 55m

1 stop

CMB

4 May

CMB

32h 45m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,396

Cathay Pacific

2 Feb

YVR

21h 25m

1 stop

CMB

30 Apr

CMB

19h 00m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,398

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12:40 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YEG

CMB

66h 50m

2 stops

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

CMB

YEG

38h 15m

2 stops

C$ 1,054Multiple Airlines

Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 17 May

12:40 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YEG

CMB

66h 50m

2 stops

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

CMB

YEG

38h 15m

2 stops

C$ 1,072Multiple Airlines

Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 17 May

9:55 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YEG

CMB

57h 35m

2 stops

8:30 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.

CMB

YEG

38h 47m

2 stops

C$ 1,073Multiple Airlines

Sun, 22 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr

12:30 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YVR

CMB

34h 50m

1 stop

1:10 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.

CMB

YVR

19h 00m

1 stop

C$ 1,359Cathay Pacific

Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 10 May

2:10 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YVR

CMB

21h 10m

1 stop

12:50 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.

CMB

YVR

19h 50m

1 stop

C$ 1,365Cathay Pacific

Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 21 Jun

11:40 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.

YUL

CMB

21h 15m

2 stops

11:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

CMB

YUL

30h 15m

2 stops

C$ 1,692Emirates

Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 9 Sep

9:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

YUL

CMB

37h 45m

2 stops

1:10 p.m. - 10:19 p.m.

CMB

YUL

42h 39m

2 stops

C$ 1,694Air Canada

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 3 May

8:55 p.m. - 1:45 a.m.

YUL

CMB

19h 20m

1 stop

4:35 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

CMB

YUL

19h 40m

1 stop

C$ 1,695Qatar Airways

Tue, 5 May - Fri, 5 Jun

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

YUL

CMB

22h 45m

2 stops

10:05 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

CMB

YUL

31h 25m

1 stop

C$ 1,698Emirates

Tue, 5 May - Mon, 8 Jun

10:05 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.

YOW

CMB

48h 55m

2 stops

3:25 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

CMB

YOW

39h 20m

3 stops

C$ 1,774Air Canada

Sat, 9 May - Thu, 28 May

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Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonColombo

YEG - CMB

YEGCMB

Edmonton

Sun 5/4

12:40 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops66h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

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

2 stops38h 15m

C$ 1,054

EdmontonColombo

YEG - CMB

YEGCMB

Edmonton

Sun 5/4

12:40 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops66h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

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

2 stops38h 15m

C$ 1,072

EdmontonColombo

YEG - CMB

YEGCMB

Edmonton

Sun 22/3

9:55 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops57h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

8:30 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

2 stops38h 47m

C$ 1,073

VancouverColombo

YVR - CMB

YVRCMB

Vancouver Intl

Sun 5/4

12:30 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

1:10 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

1 stop19h 00m

C$ 1,359

VancouverColombo

YVR - CMB

YVRCMB

Vancouver Intl

Mon 27/4

2:10 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/6

12:50 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

1 stop19h 50m

C$ 1,365

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 12/3

11:40 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

11:15 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

2 stops30h 15m

C$ 1,692

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 29/4

9:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/5

1:10 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

2 stops42h 39m

C$ 1,694

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 5/5

8:55 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

4:35 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

C$ 1,695

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 5/5

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

2 stops22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

10:05 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop31h 25m

C$ 1,698

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Sat 9/5

10:05 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

2 stops48h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

3:25 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

3 stops39h 20m

C$ 1,774

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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$ 686
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,054
Fastest flight time	36h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 686 (Calgary 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$ 1,054 (Edmonton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from Canada takes 36h 35m (Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 6% 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$ 181 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, Cathay Pacific or Emirates 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.

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 25 operators available for flights to Sri Lanka as of January 2026.

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.