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 $ 1521 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1295 (in november) and $ 1963 (in december), which is a saving of $ 227 or a surplus of $ 442 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1240 to $1292 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday 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 13042 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 ($ 1295, saving $ 227 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1521). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1963).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1315 $ 1506 fair price
February$ 1254 $ 1376 good price
March$ 1289 $ 1514 fair price
April$ 1227 $ 1353 good price
May$ 1207 $ 1339 good price
June$ 1364 $ 1626 fair price
July$ 1599 $ 1801 high price
August$ 1589 $ 1805 high price
September$ 1216 $ 1368 good price
October$ 1157 $ 1303 good price
November$ 1205 $ 1295 very good price
December$ 1674 $ 1963 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 $1033 to $2170. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1034 to $1085), 1% at the maximum price (from $2119 to $2170). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1240 to $1292 (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, EVA Air, WestJet, Air India, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Iberia, Swiss, Philippine Airlines, flair airlines, Austrian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and China Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 13042 flights analyzed in previous years, Alaska Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% 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 $57. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $85.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $86. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a saturday may cost you an additional $82.


Top prices Vancouver-Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Round tripDatesPrice
Vancouver → Colombo07-03 to 12-03-2025$ 1092 
Vancouver → Colombo08-03 to 22-03-2025$ 1145 
Vancouver → Colombo02-09 to 20-09-2025$ 1185 
Vancouver → Colombo03-09 to 21-09-2025$ 1112 
Vancouver → Colombo04-09 to 19-09-2025$ 1112 
Vancouver → Colombo09-09 to 23-09-2025$ 1112 
Vancouver → Colombo02-10 to 25-10-2025$ 1073 
Vancouver → Colombo09-10 to 30-10-2025$ 1174 
Vancouver → Colombo01-11 to 29-11-2025$ 1110 
Vancouver → Colombo05-11 to 18-11-2025$ 1131 


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 9 to 10 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 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1303 $, which is a saving of 218 $ 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 (152 $ 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1296 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1460), 4 to 5 months ($ 1374)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1290 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1363), 2 to 3 months ($ 1309), 4 to 5 months ($ 1334), 5 to 6 months ($ 1336)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1366 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1508), 4 to 5 months ($ 1382), 5 to 6 months ($ 1472), 6 to 7 months ($ 1488)

April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1262 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1302), 4 to 5 months ($ 1277), 5 to 6 months ($ 1351)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1218 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1236)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1528 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1543)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1584 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1772), 4 to 5 months ($ 1612), 5 to 6 months ($ 1635), 6 to 7 months ($ 1628)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1502 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1708), 4 to 5 months ($ 1590), 6 to 7 months ($ 1510), 7 to 8 months ($ 1593)

September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1153 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1243), 5 to 6 months ($ 1158), 6 to 7 months ($ 1186)

October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1216 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1229), 4 to 5 months ($ 1222), 5 to 6 months ($ 1231)

November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1236 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1286), 3 to 4 months ($ 1254), 4 to 5 months ($ 1240), 5 to 6 months ($ 1249)

December

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1665 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1872), 4 to 5 months ($ 1913), 5 to 6 months ($ 1786), 6 to 7 months ($ 1668)

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 $23. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $18 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
February 2025$ 1274
$1191 to $1435
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March 2025$ 1304
$963 to $1664
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April 2025$ 1343
$1183 to $2741
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May 2025$ 1309
$1230 to $1490
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June 2025$ 1362
$1270 to $1453
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July 2025$ 1551
$1551 to $1551
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August 2025$ 1506
$1432 to $1601
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September 2025$ 1156
$1112 to $1208
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October 2025$ 1145
$1073 to $1216
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November 2025$ 1121
$1110 to $1131
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December 2025$ 1451
$1315 to $1598
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January 2026$ 1377
$1288 to $1504
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february, march, may, june, july, august, september, october, 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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