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Find cheap flights to Jaffna in 2025/2026 from $789 This is the cheapest return flight found to Jaffna from Australia on FlightsFinder on December 3rd 2025 at 12:38. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Jaffna and visit sites like Fort Jaffna, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Archeological Museum & Jaffna Market.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from Australia to Jaffna in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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According to our data, March is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Jaffna.
You can get flights from $789 return.
According to our data, September is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Jaffna.
A return flight could set you back more than $1,658.
Nestled in the northern tip of Sri Lanka, Jaffna is a city steeped in history and cultural richness. With its vibrant mix of Tamil heritage, colonial influence, and modern development, Jaffna offers visitors a unique and immersive experience. Explore ancient temples, bustling markets, and pristine beaches, all while indulging in the mouthwatering local cuisine. The resilient spirit of its people shines through in the city's rebuilt infrastructure and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a history buff, a food enthusiast, or a nature lover, Jaffna has something to offer every type of traveler.
A good price for a flight to Jaffna is $710 - $868.
The popular airports near the city of Jaffna are Jaffna International Airport (JAF) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Sri Lanka.
The flight to Jaffna (JAF) is roughly 12 hours 49 minutes and 5,543 miles (8,921 kilometres) from Sydney, Australia - Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
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We have currently found no direct flights to Jaffna.
Here is the average weather forecast in Jaffna by month:
• Jan: 29°C
• Feb: 30°C
• Mar: 32°C
• Apr: 33°C
• May: 33°C
• Jun: 33°C
• Jul: 33°C
• Aug: 32°C
• Sep: 32°C
• Oct: 31°C
• Nov: 29°C
• Dec: 28°C
The main airport in Jaffna, Palaly Airport, is located approximately 17 kilometers from the city center.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Jaffna 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Jaffna are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
27.5 °C
Fri, 5 Dec 2025
Average Temperature
29°C
Jan
30°C
Feb
32°C
Mar
33°C
Apr
33°C
May
33°C
Jun
33°C
Jul
32°C
Aug
32°C
Sep
31°C
Oct
29°C
Nov
28°C
Dec
Sydney, Australia - Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,543 miles (8,921 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 49 minutes)
Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,514 miles (8,874 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 45 minutes)
Melbourne, Australia - All Airports (MEL) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,306 miles (8,539 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 17 minutes)
Perth, Australia - Perth International Airport (PER) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,733 miles (6,007 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 8 hours 47 minutes)
Cairns, Australia - Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
4,850 miles (7,805 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 11 hours 16 minutes)
Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide International Airport (ADL) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
4,908 miles (7,898 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 11 hours 24 minutes)
Darwin, Australia - Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,810 miles (6,131 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 8 hours 57 minutes)
Gold Coast, Australia - Coolangatta Airport (OOL) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,553 miles (8,936 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 50 minutes)
Townsville, Australia - Townsville International Airport (TSV) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
4,962 miles (7,986 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 11 hours 31 minutes)
Mount Isa, Australia - Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
4,550 miles (7,323 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 10 hours 36 minutes)
Kununurra, Australia - Kununurra Airport (KNX) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,767 miles (6,062 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 8 hours 52 minutes)
Newcastle, Australia - Williamtown Metropolitan Area Airport (NTL) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,554 miles (8,938 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 50 minutes)
Mackay, Australia - Mackay Airport (MKY) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,152 miles (8,291 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 11 hours 56 minutes)
Hobart, Australia - Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,576 miles (8,973 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 53 minutes)
Launceston, Australia - Launceston Airport (LST) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,527 miles (8,895 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 46 minutes)
Cloncurry, Australia - Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
4,611 miles (7,421 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 10 hours 44 minutes)
Paraburdoo, Australia - Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,417 miles (5,499 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 8 hours 5 minutes)
Karratha, Australia - Karratha Airport (KTA) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,264 miles (5,254 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 45 minutes)
Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia - Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,922 miles (6,312 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 9 hours 12 minutes)
Learmonth, Australia - Learmonth Airport (LEA) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,195 miles (5,141 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 35 minutes)
Port Macquarie, Australia - Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,582 miles (8,984 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 54 minutes)
Port Hedland, Australia - Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
3,348 miles (5,388 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 56 minutes)
Canberra, Australia - Canberra Airport (CBR) to Jaffna (JAF)
Distance:
5,469 miles (8,801 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 12 hours 39 minutes)
From Perth (PER), Australia to Jaffna, Sri Lanka (JAF): $789
Depart: 01 Mar 2026 · Return: 10 Mar 2026 Price found 03 Dec 2025, 12:38
From Melbourne (MEL), Australia to Jaffna, Sri Lanka (JAF): $978
Depart: 09 Mar 2026 · Return: 16 Mar 2026 Price found 02 Dec 2025, 10:16
From Sydney (SYD), Australia to Jaffna, Sri Lanka (JAF): $1,003
Depart: 25 May 2026 · Return: 07 Jun 2026 Price found 03 Dec 2025, 04:29
From Darwin (DRW), Australia to Jaffna, Sri Lanka (JAF): $1,161
Depart: 06 Apr 2026 · Return: 13 Apr 2026 Price found 03 Dec 2025, 03:58
From Brisbane (BNE), Australia to Jaffna, Sri Lanka (JAF): $1,239
Depart: 05 Feb 2026 · Return: 13 Feb 2026 Price found 04 Dec 2025, 12:08
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