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Flight deals from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,677. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.$1,590 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,590, select.
Colombo.$1,681 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Philippine Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,681, select.
Colombo.$1,724 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,724, select.
Colombo.$1,762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,762, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,773, select.
Colombo.$1,781 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,781, select.
Colombo.$1,781 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,781, select.
Colombo.$1,809 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,809, select.
Colombo.$1,813 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,813, select.
Colombo.$1,817 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,817, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from $1,590
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from $1,773
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from $2,019
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from $1,813
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from $1,829
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from $1,781
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from $1,931
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from $1,773
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from $2,334

Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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Vancouver to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,586
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake is $1,590. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one stop from $1,590.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Monday, 7 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Colombo Bandaranayake 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.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

The cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Bandaranayake is Cathay Pacific .

Flying from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo. The city follows the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to CMB, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:

  • 72% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • You can reach CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to CMB flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Make catching an early Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford International Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At YXX, that rate is 68%.

About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • $731 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,590. These prices may change based on availability.

  • To find cheap flights from Vancouver to CMB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Vancouver to CMB.

  • Hunt down a great price on a flight from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. October is the quietest month to visit Colombo. February is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • Lock in a Vancouver to CMB plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Vancouver to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • Your trip to Colombo should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Mount Lavinia Beach, Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Trincomalee is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Salli beach.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Sri Lanka, consider Kalmunai, about 209 kilometres east of Colombo. Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque), Green Field Aasath Park and Kannaki Amman Kovil are among its highlights.

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