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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Vancouver

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration24 hoursFlights between Colombo and Vancouver take, on average, 24 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Vancouver
Destination airportVancouver International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Vancouver
High seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Vancouver
One-way average Price£910The average price for a flight Colombo - Vancouver at Opodo is £910, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Vancouver when departing from Colombo
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Last checked on Thu 05/11
Distance: 8,314 mi
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi
Vancouver airports
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your Colombo to Vancouver flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Vancouver (Canada) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Vancouver takes roughly 16 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Vancouver route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Arrival airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

The weather in Vancouver

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Vancouver, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 22ºC
  • Lows: down to 1ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: August
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Vancouver

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Vancouver:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Vancouver. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Vancouver

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Vancouver?
When you fly from Colombo to Vancouver the average price is £910. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Vancouver at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Colombo to Vancouver. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Vancouver?
The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Vancouver are January, December and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Vancouver?
The best time of the year to go to Vancouver when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Vancouver from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Vancouver.
How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Vancouver?
The total flight time between Colombo and Vancouver is of around 24 hours on average, considering an average distance of 8,313.82 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Vancouver compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Vancouver can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Vancouver, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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