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Jaffna.$344 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Perth on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.
Jaffna.$352 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Jaffna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $352, select.
Jaffna.$783 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Perth on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Jaffna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $783, select.
Jaffna.$852 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Jaffna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $852, select.
Jaffna.$936 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Sydney on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in Jaffna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.
Jaffna.$1,172 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Dec.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Jaffna.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,172, select.

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Airports near Jaffna

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Jaffna. But we found flights with one or more stops from $714.
The cheapest month to fly to Jaffna is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Jaffna but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Jaffna Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Jaffna is $714. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Jaffna Airport is Saturday, 2 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Jaffna is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Jaffna.

Flying to Jaffna

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Cheapest flight found$344
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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How to find cheap flights to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Kankesanturai Airport is $344. A round-trip plane ticket to JAF right now is $714.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to JAF changes.

  • About five months ahead is an ideal time to book tickets to Jaffna, where Kankesanturai Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the best deals.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Jaffna. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Kankesanturai Airport.

Best time to go to Jaffna

  • You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Jaffna in April.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. See fares for an entire month and find a flight to JAF that suits your budget and schedule.

  • If you'd like to experience Jaffna at its liveliest, book your flights to JAF for May. Travelling during peak seasons typically means there's more to see and do than at other times.

  • February is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Jaffna then.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Jaffna is warmest in April, with averages of between 27ºC and 32ºC.

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 24ºC to 28ºC.

Flying to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): what you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Kankesanturai Airport. IndiGo and Alliance Air fly nonstop to Jaffna.

  • Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to JAF. Put your bags down at one of these stays near Kankesanturai Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

Getting to central Jaffna from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

Jaffna highlights

Jaffna Fort

  • Not sure what to see first after your flight to Kankesanturai Airport? Jaffna Fort is a great place to kick things off. You'll find it around 2 kilometres west of the centre.

Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple

  • Always wanted to go to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple? Time to make it happen. It's about 5 kilometres north of central Jaffna.

Jaffna Public Library

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 2 kilometres west. It's also a great addition to any trip to Jaffna.

Complete your trip with a Jaffna car hire

  • Pick from a range of car rentals in Jaffna and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Kankesanturai Airport.

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