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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from C$ 849

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMB
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Thu 30/410:25 a.m.
YOW
-
CMB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/57:15 p.m.
CMB
-
YOW
2 stops52h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 1,687
Thu 24/98:00 p.m.
YOW
-
CMB
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 28/910:05 a.m.
CMB
-
YOW
2 stops42h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/3C$ 1,703
Mon 20/45:45 a.m.
YOW
-
CMB
3 stops27h 15m
Emirates
Mon 27/45:35 p.m.
CMB
-
YOW
2 stops32h 16m
Emirates
Deal found 6/3C$ 1,830
Tue 21/45:45 a.m.
YOW
-
CMB
2 stops33h 50m
Emirates
Tue 28/410:05 p.m.
CMB
-
YOW
2 stops27h 46m
Emirates
Deal found 7/3C$ 1,836

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,687

One-way from

C$ 849

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,693
30/4-14/5
  • 30/4-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 42m total
  • Ottawa to Colombo
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 235 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 77 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapest round-trip

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Mon 20/4

5:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

3 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/4

5:35 p.m.-4:21 p.m.

2 stops32h 16m

C$ 1,830

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

5:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

3 stops27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

11:15 a.m.-4:21 p.m.

3 stops38h 36m

C$ 1,836

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

5:45 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

3 stops44h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

1:10 p.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops35h 31m

C$ 1,859

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Thu 23/4

5:45 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

5:35 p.m.-1:56 p.m.

2 stops29h 51m

C$ 1,920

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Fri 22/5

6:00 a.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

10:05 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops24h 30m

C$ 1,999
Quickest round-trip

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Thu 21/5

6:00 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/6

8:35 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

3 stops26h 00m

C$ 2,048
Cheapest one-way

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Wed 25/3

6:45 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

3 stops28h 00m

C$ 849

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Wed 15/4

3:55 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

3 stops34h 00m

C$ 855

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

7:00 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

3 stops53h 50m

C$ 878
Quickest one-way

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

4:45 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

2 stops23h 30m

C$ 905

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,437). Flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,778). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Air France, andAir Canada from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
80 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 4 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Emirates fly from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 27h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Ottawa and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 13679 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Emirates (C$ 1,330), SriLankan Airlines (C$ 1,525), and Air France (C$ 1,531) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,437). Flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,778). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestC$ 1,330AverageC$ 2,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,525AverageC$ 1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,531AverageC$ 1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,702AverageC$ 1,925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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