Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Calgary)

The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Calgary airport is $ 1561 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1344 (in november) and $ 1827 (in december), which is a saving of $ 217 or a surplus of $ 267 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1344 to $1395 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 4154 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1344, saving $ 217 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1561). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1827).

Flight Calgary-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1357 $ 1544 fair price
February$ 1331 $ 1648 fair price
March$ 1348 $ 1520 fair price
April$ 1310 $ 1443 fair price
May$ 1284 $ 1594 fair price
June$ 1381 $ 1551 fair price
July$ 1499 $ 1766 high price
August$ 1428 $ 1677 fair price
September$ 1230 $ 1370 good price
October$ 1187 $ 1435 fair price
November$ 1237 $ 1344 very good price
December$ 1528 $ 1827 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Calgary to Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Calgary to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $1085 to $2170. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1085 to $1137), 1% at the maximum price (from $2119 to $2170). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1344 to $1395 (12% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Sri Lanka flight

There are 9 companies that serve Calgary from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Air Canada, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Iberia and flair airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 4154 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Calgary->Sri Lanka route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Calgary-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $51.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Calgary departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $46. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a saturday may cost you an additional $75.


Top prices Calgary-Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Round tripDatesPrice
Calgary → Colombo01-03 to 10-03-2025$ 1195 
Calgary → Colombo05-03 to 19-03-2025$ 1242 
Calgary → Colombo12-03 to 23-03-2025$ 1127 
Calgary → Colombo13-03 to 23-03-2025$ 1170 
Calgary → Colombo01-05 to 18-05-2025$ 1180 
Calgary → Colombo03-05 to 30-05-2025$ 1189 
Calgary → Colombo06-05 to 29-05-2025$ 1180 
Calgary → Colombo09-05 to 23-05-2025$ 1217 
Calgary → Colombo06-06 to 13-06-2025$ 1282 
Calgary → Colombo04-11 to 25-11-2025$ 1125 


When to book your flight Calgary - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Calgary-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1473 $, which is a saving of 88 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (173 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Calgary to Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1522 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1542)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1550 $)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1436 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1444)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1351 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1391)

May-
June-
July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1506 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1596 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1600)

September-
October-
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1236 $)

December

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1628 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1734)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $51. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $87 more.



Calgary to Sri Lanka (Colombo): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
February 2025$ 1325
$1288 to $1433
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March 2025$ 1452
$1127 to $3757
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April 2025$ 1483
$1483 to $1483
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May 2025$ 1240
$1180 to $1345
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June 2025$ 1429
$1282 to $1531
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July 2025$ 1766
$1766 to $1766
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August 2025$ 1642
$1583 to $1710
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September 2025$ 1309
$1309 to $1309
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October 2025$ 1318
$1318 to $1318
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November 2025$ 1446
$1125 to $1553
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December 2025$ 1970
$1970 to $1970
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January 2026$ 1795
$1795 to $1795
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february, march, may, june, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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