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

The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Montreal airport is $ 1409 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1274 (in november) and $ 1715 (in august), which is a saving of $ 135 or a surplus of $ 306 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1292 to $1344 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday 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 Montreal-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 52221 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Montreal 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 ($ 1274, saving $ 135 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1409). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1715).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1328 $ 1436 fair price
February$ 1269 $ 1325 good price
March$ 1264 $ 1331 good price
April$ 1262 $ 1312 good price
May$ 1234 $ 1278 good price
June$ 1297 $ 1381 fair price
July$ 1497 $ 1678 high price
August$ 1591 $ 1715 very high price
September$ 1265 $ 1354 fair price
October$ 1234 $ 1289 good price
November$ 1231 $ 1274 very good price
December$ 1344 $ 1522 fair 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 Montreal to Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Montreal to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $982 to $1860. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $982 to $1034), 1% at the maximum price (from $1809 to $1860). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1292 to $1344 (18% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Montreal->Sri Lanka flight

There are 11 companies that serve Montreal from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways, Swiss, Air Transat, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Porter Airlines and WestJet.

Data analysis:

Of the 52221 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (28% of the time) on the Montreal->Sri Lanka route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Montreal-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $57.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Montreal departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $52. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a saturday may cost you an additional $62.


Top prices Montreal-Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Round tripDatesPrice
Montreal → Colombo12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 1154 
Montreal → Colombo21-05 to 28-05-2025$ 1136 
Montreal → Colombo03-09 to 10-09-2025$ 1117 
Montreal → Colombo10-09 to 17-09-2025$ 1149 
Montreal → Colombo04-11 to 11-11-2025$ 1121 
Montreal → Colombo06-11 to 13-11-2025$ 1121 
Montreal → Colombo11-11 to 18-11-2025$ 1137 
Montreal → Colombo12-11 to 19-11-2025$ 1152 
Montreal → Colombo18-11 to 25-11-2025$ 1140 
Montreal → Colombo20-11 to 27-11-2025$ 1121 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Montreal-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Montreal to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1378 $, which is a saving of 31 $ 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 (67 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Montreal 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: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1352 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1432), 4 to 5 months ($ 1415), 5 to 6 months ($ 1370), 7 to 8 months ($ 1430), 8 to 9 months ($ 1432)

February

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1248 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1296), 2 to 3 months ($ 1298), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 7 to 8 months ($ 1293)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1277 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1320), 3 to 4 months ($ 1283), 4 to 5 months ($ 1324), 5 to 6 months ($ 1318), 6 to 7 months ($ 1330), 7 to 8 months ($ 1277), 8 to 9 months ($ 1289)

April

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1252 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1274), 3 to 4 months ($ 1278), 4 to 5 months ($ 1287), 5 to 6 months ($ 1306), 6 to 7 months ($ 1282), 7 to 8 months ($ 1282), 9 to 10 months ($ 1294), 10 to 11 months ($ 1308)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1249 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1256), 3 to 4 months ($ 1266), 4 to 5 months ($ 1261), 5 to 6 months ($ 1263), 6 to 7 months ($ 1265), 7 to 8 months ($ 1254)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1316 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1342), 4 to 5 months ($ 1360), 5 to 6 months ($ 1357), 6 to 7 months ($ 1342), 7 to 8 months ($ 1367)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1557 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1628), 1 to 2 months ($ 1632), 8 to 9 months ($ 1619), 9 to 10 months ($ 1622), 11 to 12 months ($ 1609)

August

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1589 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1710), 5 to 6 months ($ 1648), 9 to 10 months ($ 1612), 10 to 11 months ($ 1610), 11 to 12 months ($ 1606)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1232 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1327), 6 to 7 months ($ 1333), 7 to 8 months ($ 1346), 8 to 9 months ($ 1316), 9 to 10 months ($ 1352)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1197 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1249), 3 to 4 months ($ 1281)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1218 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1225), 3 to 4 months ($ 1233), 4 to 5 months ($ 1269)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1430 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1502), 5 to 6 months ($ 1488), 6 to 7 months ($ 1441), 8 to 9 months ($ 1460), 9 to 10 months ($ 1471), 10 to 11 months ($ 1458)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Montreal->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $8 more.



Montreal 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$ 1465
$1218 to $1621
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March 2025$ 1302
$1156 to $1604
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April 2025$ 1321
$1160 to $1620
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May 2025$ 1221
$1108 to $1383
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June 2025$ 1290
$1161 to $1502
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July 2025$ 1512
$1393 to $1723
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August 2025$ 1552
$1380 to $1760
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September 2025$ 1283
$1112 to $1463
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October 2025$ 1299
$1149 to $1410
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November 2025$ 1246
$1110 to $1397
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December 2025$ 1399
$1235 to $1738
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January 2026$ 1417
$1258 to $1559
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march, may, june, july, august, september, november, december and january 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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