Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Vancouver airport is $ 1611 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1395 (in november) and $ 2139 (in december), which is a saving of $ 216 or a surplus of $ 529 (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 $1400 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8999 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1395, saving $ 216 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1611). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2139).
Flight Vancouver-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1383 | $ 1557 | good price |
| February | $ 1332 | $ 1463 | good price |
| March | $ 1357 | $ 1614 | fair price |
| April | $ 1307 | $ 1426 | good price |
| May | $ 1275 | $ 1435 | good price |
| June | $ 1415 | $ 1702 | fair price |
| July | $ 1691 | $ 1886 | fair price |
| August | $ 1640 | $ 1841 | fair price |
| September | $ 1280 | $ 1453 | good price |
| October | $ 1279 | $ 1412 | good price |
| November | $ 1306 | $ 1395 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1826 | $ 2139 the most expensive | 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 Vancouver to Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $1077 to $2422. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1077 to $1131), 1% at the maximum price (from $2369 to $2422). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1346 to $1400 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Sri Lanka flight
There are 17 companies that serve Vancouver from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Air India, British Airways, EVA Air, WestJet, Iberia, Lufthansa, Swiss, Singapore Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, flair airlines and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 8999 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Vancouver->Sri Lanka route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $63. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $111.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Vancouver 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 $116. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a sunday may cost you an additional $136.
Top prices Vancouver-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Colombo | 01-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 1180 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 02-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 1201 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 04-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 1199 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 09-10 to 23-10-2024 | $ 1175 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 10-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 1174 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 11-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 1163 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 16-10 to 26-10-2024 | $ 1202 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 18-10 to 22-10-2024 | $ 1199 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 25-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 1163 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Vancouver → Colombo | 18-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 1191 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
When to book your flight Vancouver - 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 Vancouver-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 Vancouver to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1376 $, which is a saving of 235 $ 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 (174 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1526 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1538) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1350 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1377), 3 to 4 months ($ 1359), 4 to 5 months ($ 1418) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1443 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1588), 3 to 4 months ($ 1531), 4 to 5 months ($ 1463) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1310 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1419), 4 to 5 months ($ 1328) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1420 $) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1533 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1603) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1650 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1772), 4 to 5 months ($ 1680), 5 to 6 months ($ 1713) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1564 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1769), 4 to 5 months ($ 1656) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1206), 6 to 7 months ($ 1235) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1266 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1313) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1370) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1724 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2049), 5 to 6 months ($ 1955) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Vancouver 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 | $ 1623 $1478 to $2277 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1562 $1173 to $1828 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1964 $1747 to $2117 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1901 $1643 to $2225 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1319 $1216 to $1443 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1199 $1133 to $1328 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1264 $1191 to $1331 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1755 $1524 to $1894 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1229 $1229 to $1229 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1266 $1266 to $1266 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, september, october, november, december, february and april are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!