Statistics on Toronto-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Toronto)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Toronto airport is $ 1475 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1284 (in may) and $ 1854 (in august), which is a saving of $ 192 or a surplus of $ 379 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1346 to $1400 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1284, saving $ 192 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1475). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1854).
Flight Toronto-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1318 | $ 1460 | fair price |
| February | $ 1231 | $ 1369 | good price |
| March | $ 1208 | $ 1346 | good price |
| April | $ 1229 | $ 1358 | good price |
| May | $ 1171 | $ 1284 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1275 | $ 1416 | fair price |
| July | $ 1640 | $ 1823 | high price |
| August | $ 1586 | $ 1854 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1253 | $ 1413 | fair price |
| October | $ 1252 | $ 1332 | good price |
| November | $ 1193 | $ 1306 | good price |
| December | $ 1467 | $ 1733 | 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 Toronto to Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $861 to $2046. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $862 to $915), 1% at the maximum price (from $1992 to $2046). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1346 to $1400 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Sri Lanka flight
There are 16 companies that serve Toronto from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, Swiss, WestJet, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air France, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Iberia and Air Transat.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (29% of the time) on the Toronto->Sri Lanka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $25.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Toronto departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $48. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a friday may cost you an additional $40.
Top prices Toronto-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Colombo | 14-05 to 30-05-2024 | $ 1167 | layover flight with Etihad Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 05-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 1209 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 11-09 to 25-09-2024 | $ 1213 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 17-09 to 29-09-2024 | $ 1203 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 02-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 1214 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 15-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 1203 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 22-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 1207 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 04-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 1207 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 11-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 1206 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Toronto → Colombo | 03-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1208 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Toronto - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 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 Toronto-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1411 $, which is a saving of 64 $ 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 (139 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1381 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1417), 2 to 3 months ($ 1428), 7 to 8 months ($ 1397), 9 to 10 months ($ 1443), 10 to 11 months ($ 1383) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1246 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1295), 3 to 4 months ($ 1323), 5 to 6 months ($ 1313), 6 to 7 months ($ 1303), 7 to 8 months ($ 1349), 9 to 10 months ($ 1331) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1260 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1281), 2 to 3 months ($ 1263), 6 to 7 months ($ 1340) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1238 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1338), 2 to 3 months ($ 1289), 3 to 4 months ($ 1260) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1211 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1228), 4 to 5 months ($ 1230), 5 to 6 months ($ 1248), 6 to 7 months ($ 1275) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1286 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1337), 4 to 5 months ($ 1350), 5 to 6 months ($ 1354), 7 to 8 months ($ 1401) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1631 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1810), 3 to 4 months ($ 1791), 4 to 5 months ($ 1759), 5 to 6 months ($ 1726), 6 to 7 months ($ 1678), 8 to 9 months ($ 1688), 9 to 10 months ($ 1775), 10 to 11 months ($ 1730) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1602 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1852), 4 to 5 months ($ 1785), 5 to 6 months ($ 1631), 6 to 7 months ($ 1613), 7 to 8 months ($ 1637), 9 to 10 months ($ 1661), 10 to 11 months ($ 1782) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1270 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1356), 2 to 3 months ($ 1372), 4 to 5 months ($ 1368), 5 to 6 months ($ 1390), 6 to 7 months ($ 1346), 7 to 8 months ($ 1338), 9 to 10 months ($ 1334) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1224 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1323), 2 to 3 months ($ 1306), 3 to 4 months ($ 1319), 5 to 6 months ($ 1322), 6 to 7 months ($ 1302), 7 to 8 months ($ 1305), 8 to 9 months ($ 1299), 10 to 11 months ($ 1294) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1245 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1282), 2 to 3 months ($ 1272), 3 to 4 months ($ 1252), 4 to 5 months ($ 1263), 6 to 7 months ($ 1306), 7 to 8 months ($ 1305), 8 to 9 months ($ 1247) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1564 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1722), 4 to 5 months ($ 1611), 6 to 7 months ($ 1679), 7 to 8 months ($ 1662), 9 to 10 months ($ 1600), 10 to 11 months ($ 1628), 11 to 12 months ($ 1719) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Toronto 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1361 $1167 to $1600 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1465 $1135 to $2728 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 2042 $1460 to $2786 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 2046 $1634 to $2690 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1559 $1203 to $6572 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1328 $1203 to $1624 | fair price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1368 $1243 to $1511 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1874 $1401 to $2462 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1596 $1364 to $1878 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1285 $1200 to $1435 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1343 $1208 to $1563 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1352 $1349 to $1355 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february is cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!