Flights from Delhi to Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Delhi to Colombo Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 12:04 -04:00

We've scanned 109,155,000 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Colombo. Air India & Srilankan frequently offer the best deals to Colombo flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Air India
DELCMB
Tue 19/09
nonstop
CMBDEL
Thu 21/09
nonstop
Rs. 17,937
Srilankan
DELCMB
Tue 17/10
nonstop
CMBDEL
Thu 19/10
nonstop
Rs. 19,994
Vistara
DELCMB
Mon 02/10
1 stop
CMBDEL
Fri 06/10
1 stop
Rs. 20,405
Multiple Airlines
DELCMB
Mon 18/09
1 stop
CMBDEL
Thu 21/09
1 stop
Rs. 23,861
Multiple Airlines
DELCMB
Sun 05/11
2 stops
CMBDEL
Tue 07/11
2 stops
Rs. 144,149
Multiple Airlines
DELCMB
Tue 14/11
1 stop
CMBDEL
Mon 20/11
1 stop
Rs. 306,563

How Much is a Flight from Delhi to Colombo?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Delhi to Colombo, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be Rs. 18,513.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Delhi to Colombo?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Delhi to Colombo based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Delhi to Colombo?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Delhi to Colombo.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days Rs. 17,937 Rs. 21,475
7-14 days Rs. 19,006 Rs. 20,405
14-21 days Rs. 20,981 Rs. 20,405
21-30 days Rs. 20,981 Rs. 21,475
30-60 days Rs. 22,380 Rs. 21,475
60-90 days Rs. 25,671 Rs. 21,475
90+ days Rs. 17,937 Rs. 20,405

Cheapest Day To Fly from Delhi to Colombo

We've examined 215,181,508 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Delhi to Colombo is Saturday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Rs. 19,006Rs. 19,006Rs. 17,937Rs. 19,006Rs. 19,006Rs. 17,443Rs. 17,937

Compare Flight Prices from Delhi to Colombo by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for Delhi to Colombo flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
September Delhi Colombo Air India 25/09/23 27/09/23 0 Rs. 17,937
October Delhi Colombo Air India 03/10/23 10/10/23 0 Rs. 19,006
November Delhi Colombo Vistara 18/11/23 01/12/23 1 Rs. 22,627
December Delhi Colombo Vistara 19/12/23 25/12/23 1 Rs. 21,475
January Delhi Colombo Srilankan 16/01/24 18/01/24 0 Rs. 19,994
February Delhi Colombo Srilankan 01/02/24 04/02/24 0 Rs. 19,994
March Delhi Colombo Srilankan 11/03/24 31/03/24 0 Rs. 19,006
April Delhi Colombo Srilankan 01/04/24 02/04/24 0 Rs. 19,006

Cheap Last Minute Flights from Delhi to Colombo

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from Delhi to Colombo. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Rs. 23,943
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Rs. 23,943 Rs. 19,006
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Rs. 19,006 Rs. 20,405
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Rs. 20,405 Rs. 21,475
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Rs. 21,475 Rs. 21,475
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Rs. 21,475

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Delhi to Colombo

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Delhi to Colombo is Rs. 23,367.

The average price for direct flights from Delhi to Colombo is Rs. 19,829.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Delhi to Colombo.

Weekly Direct Flights from Delhi to Colombo - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
Air India 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 07:45 17:25
GoAir 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 07:15 07:15
Vistara 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 22:30 22:30

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Delhi to Colombo

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Delhi to Colombo. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from Delhi to Colombo is Rs. 10,532.

The average price for round trip flights from Delhi to Colombo is Rs. 19,336.

Delhi to Colombo Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Delhi to Colombo?
Answer: The average Delhi to Colombo flight time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
Question: How far is Colombo from Delhi?
Answer: The distance from Delhi to Colombo is 2,394 kilometers (1,488 miles).
Question: How common are direct flights from Delhi to Colombo?
Answer: There are 26 direct flights from Delhi to Colombo.
Question: What are the most popular Delhi airlines for direct flights from Delhi to Colombo?
Answer: Air India provides 53% of the non-stop flights between Delhi and Colombo.

Delhi to Colombo Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Delhi and Colombo. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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Cheap Flights from Delhi to Colombo