How long is the flight from Canada to Sri Lanka?

On average, it takes 23h 50m 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 10m.

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 100% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Sri Lanka are Jaffna and Bentota.

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Flights to Colombo

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Multiple Airlines

7 Apr

YEG

38h 25m

2 stops

CMB

11 May

CMB

48h 57m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,393

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China Eastern

24 Jan

YOW

50h 50m

2 stops

CMB

15 Feb

CMB

38h 49m

2 stops

YOW

C$ 1,427

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Multiple Airlines

2 Feb

YEG

47h 50m

2 stops

CMB

8 Feb

CMB

40h 50m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 1,438

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

YVR

40h 15m

1 stop

CMB

25 Feb

CMB

28h 55m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,464

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Cathay Pacific

13 Jun

YVR

33h 40m

1 stop

CMB

13 Jul

CMB

33h 30m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,468

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Multiple Airlines

22 Jan

YVR

40h 15m

1 stop

CMB

27 Feb

CMB

29h 05m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,494

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China Eastern

22 Jan

YVR

41h 40m

1 stop

CMB

24 Feb

CMB

44h 35m

3 stops

YVR

C$ 1,512

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China Eastern

22 Jan

YVR

46h 20m

3 stops

CMB

24 Feb

CMB

44h 35m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,514

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Multiple Airlines

6 Jan

YVR

29h 10m

2 stops

CMB

27 Jan

CMB

36h 25m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,519

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Multiple Airlines

21 Jan

YYZ

30h 00m

2 stops

CMB

11 Feb

CMB

43h 34m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 1,521

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China Eastern

15 Jan

YVR

41h 40m

1 stop

CMB

28 Feb

CMB

44h 35m

3 stops

YVR

C$ 1,523

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China Eastern

15 Jan

YVR

46h 20m

3 stops

CMB

28 Feb

CMB

44h 35m

3 stops

YVR

C$ 1,526

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9:55 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YEG

CMB

38h 25m2 stops

1:10 a.m. - 2:37 p.m.

CMB

YEG

48h 57m2 stops

C$ 1,393Multiple Airlines

Tue, 7 Apr - Mon, 11 May

5:40 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

YOW

CMB

50h 50m2 stops

8:20 p.m. - 12:39 a.m.

CMB

YOW

38h 49m2 stops

C$ 1,427China Eastern

Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb

12:00 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.

YYC

CMB

48h 20m2 stops

1:10 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

CMB

YYC

41h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,438Cathay Pacific

Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 11 May

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

YEG

CMB

47h 50m2 stops

8:20 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.

CMB

YEG

40h 50m2 stops

C$ 1,438Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

1:20 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

YVR

CMB

33h 40m1 stop

12:50 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.

CMB

YVR

33h 30m1 stop

C$ 1,468Cathay Pacific

Sat, 13 Jun - Mon, 13 Jul

11:10 a.m. - 8:40 p.m.

YUL

CMB

24h 00m2 stops

4:30 p.m. - 1:21 p.m.

CMB

YUL

30h 21m2 stops

C$ 1,721Etihad Airways

Tue, 21 Apr - Thu, 28 May

12:15 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.

YUL

CMB

22h 55m2 stops

4:30 p.m. - 1:21 p.m.

CMB

YUL

30h 21m2 stops

C$ 1,731Etihad Airways

Tue, 28 Apr - Thu, 28 May

9:00 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.

YHZ

CMB

39h 05m2 stops

1:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

CMB

YHZ

34h 40m1 stop

C$ 1,870Air Canada

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

5:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

YHZ

CMB

34h 45m2 stops

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

CMB

YHZ

44h 34m2 stops

C$ 1,876Air Canada

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

9:00 a.m. - 1:05 a.m.

YHZ

CMB

31h 35m2 stops

8:35 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

CMB

YHZ

31h 10m3 stops

C$ 2,228Emirates

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonColombo

YEG - CMB

YEGCMB

Edmonton

Tue 7/4

9:55 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops38h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

1:10 a.m.-2:37 p.m.

2 stops48h 57m

C$ 1,393

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Sat 24/1

5:40 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops50h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

8:20 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops38h 49m

C$ 1,427

CalgaryColombo

YYC - CMB

YYCCMB

Calgary

Tue 14/4

12:00 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops48h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

1:10 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops41h 50m

C$ 1,438

EdmontonColombo

YEG - CMB

YEGCMB

Edmonton

Mon 2/2

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

2 stops47h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

8:20 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops40h 50m

C$ 1,438

VancouverColombo

YVR - CMB

YVRCMB

Vancouver Intl

Sat 13/6

1:20 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/7

12:50 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop33h 30m

C$ 1,468

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 21/4

11:10 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

4:30 p.m.-1:21 p.m.

2 stops30h 21m

C$ 1,721

MontrealColombo

YUL - CMB

YULCMB

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 28/4

12:15 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops22h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

4:30 p.m.-1:21 p.m.

2 stops30h 21m

C$ 1,731

HalifaxColombo

YHZ - CMB

YHZCMB

Halifax Intl

Wed 13/5

9:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops39h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

1:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop34h 40m

C$ 1,870

HalifaxColombo

YHZ - CMB

YHZCMB

Halifax Intl

Sun 3/5

5:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

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

2 stops44h 34m

C$ 1,876

HalifaxColombo

YHZ - CMB

YHZCMB

Halifax Intl

Wed 13/5

9:00 a.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

8:35 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

3 stops31h 10m

C$ 2,228

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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$ 640
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,393
Fastest flight time	34h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 640 (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$ 1,393 (Edmonton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from Canada takes 34h 15m (Toronto Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 3% 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$ 182 per person with Air India
C$ 193 per person with IndiGo
C$ 197 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 35% 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.