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C$ 793+ Cheap flights to Jaffna

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— JAF
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Jaffna in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Jaffna
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Jaffna. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Tue 3/39:25 a.m.
YTZ
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CMB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/34:20 p.m.
CMB
-
YTZ
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,483
Tue 27/112:35 a.m.
YYZ
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CMB
1 stop36h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 1/212:45 a.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop22h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 24/1C$ 1,484
Wed 18/23:25 p.m.
YYZ
-
CMB
1 stop41h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 17/38:20 p.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop27h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/1C$ 1,486
Wed 18/27:45 a.m.
YTZ
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CMB
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/39:50 a.m.
CMB
-
YTZ
2 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,487
Wed 16/94:25 p.m.
YYZ
-
CMB
1 stop41h 05m
China Eastern
Thu 15/108:30 p.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop27h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,487
Mon 6/43:30 p.m.
YYZ
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CMB
1 stop22h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 30/41:05 a.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop38h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,488
Sat 4/44:25 p.m.
YYZ
-
CMB
2 stops40h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 1/58:30 p.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop27h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,490
Wed 18/34:25 p.m.
YYZ
-
CMB
3 stops45h 45m
China Eastern
Wed 15/410:10 p.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
3 stops49h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/1C$ 1,491
Thu 19/37:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
CMB
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/44:20 p.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,492
Wed 7/101:55 a.m.
YYZ
-
CMB
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/106:40 p.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
2 stops62h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,494
Sun 3/53:45 p.m.
YYZ
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CMB
1 stop22h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 18/51:05 a.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,497
Wed 28/11:55 p.m.
YYZ
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CMB
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/212:45 a.m.
CMB
-
YYZ
1 stop30h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 24/1C$ 1,502

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Find the latest flights to Jaffna in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,483

One-way from

C$ 793

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Average price

C$ 1,933
3/3-17/3
  • 3/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Toronto to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Toronto to Jaffna
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Depart

Return

Price

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/3

4:25 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

1 stop41h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/4

10:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

2 stops49h 45m

C$ 1,558

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 18/4

4:25 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

2 stops40h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

8:30 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop27h 25m

C$ 1,758

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 18/4

4:25 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

2 stops40h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

10:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

3 stops49h 45m

C$ 1,768

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Thu 12/2

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

2 stops25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

9:10 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

3 stops45h 20m

C$ 1,769

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 4/5

3:10 p.m.-3:00 a.m.

1 stop26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/5

10:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop32h 30m

C$ 1,776

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Sun 5/4

8:55 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops54h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

1:10 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

2 stops41h 52m

C$ 1,805

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Mon 9/3

7:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops44h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/3

12:50 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

2 stops52h 35m

C$ 1,813

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 27/2

2:25 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

4:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop38h 20m

C$ 1,816

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/2

2:45 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

4:20 p.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,831

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/2

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

3 stops45h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/3

8:20 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops37h 05m

C$ 1,855

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When is the best time to book a flight to Jaffna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Jaffna. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Jaffna, you should look to book at least 10 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.

How long is the flight to Jaffna?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Jaffna takes 21 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Jaffna from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Jaffna are Etihad Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From C$ 1,613
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From C$ 1,120
Emirates
Emirates
From C$ 1,457
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 1,111

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Jaffna?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Jaffna are Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and WestJet Encore.

Rainfall in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jaffna ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Jaffna when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Jaffna by month

Plan your trip to Jaffna by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jaffna, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Jaffna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jaffna. 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 Jaffna. Reviews last updated 27 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andEtihad Airways to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,376 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,976 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Jaffna

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Jaffna if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Jaffna on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Jaffna depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Jaffna, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 0 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Jaffna Kankesanturai?

    Yes. Jaffna Kankesanturai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sabari Hotel Jaffna is the closest property to Jaffna Kankesanturai (1.6 km away from Jaffna Kankesanturai).

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