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Cheap flights to Ella from $147 One Way, $302 Round Trip

$302 return flights and $147 one-way flights to Ella were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 15
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
$302 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Malé to Colombo, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $302 found 23 hours ago
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
DEL
Delhi
CMB
Colombo
$322 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 24 from Delhi to Colombo, returning Thu, Dec 31, priced at $322 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
SHJ
Sharjah
CMB
Colombo
$355 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$355
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Arabia flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Sharjah to Colombo, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $355 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3
PVG
Shanghai
CMB
Colombo
$421 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$421
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air China flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Shanghai to Colombo, returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $421 found 6 days ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15
ORD
Chicago
CMB
Colombo
$871 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$871
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Chicago to Colombo, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $871 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 19
SFO
San Francisco
CMB
Colombo
$893 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$893
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 6 from San Francisco to Colombo, returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $893 found 4 days ago
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Oct 5
LAX
Los Angeles
CMB
Colombo
$913 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$913
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Los Angeles to Colombo, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $913 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11
BOS
Boston
CMB
Colombo
$980 Roundtrip, just found
$980
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Boston to Colombo, returning Fri, Sep 11, priced at $980 just found

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BKKSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 11 to July 31$472
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 10 to July 16$518
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 11 to July 17$684
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 12 to July 28$971
LGWSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 10 to July 31$1,126
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeJuly 12 to August 18$1,613
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Ella Accommodation Deals

The Cubes Ella

The Cubes Ella

3.5 out of 5
Rathnagiriwaththa Estate Road,Idamegama Ella Uva
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$68 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$81 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ella. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nine Arches Bridge and Kinellan Tea ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"Really great stay. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

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98 Acres Resort & Spa

98 Acres Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
98 Acres Resort & Spa Ella
$437 nightly
The price is $520 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$520 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
"Amazing place. Can’t fault a single thing. We stayed in a two bedroom suite and it was amazing. Staffs are very polite and helpful. Always ready to help with a buggy. Spa was amazing in a very scenic set up. Secluded yet just a few mins drive to main city centre. Pool area is nice but the pool is ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Onrock Boutique Hotel

Onrock Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
4, Waterfall Road, Wemullahena Ella
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$153 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
"Lovely room with balcony overlooking valley. Rooftop infinity pool and bar with fabulous views. Very friendly helpful staff. Good food."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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EKHO Ella

EKHO Ella

4 out of 5
Ella-Wellawaya Road Ella Uva
$212 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
$256 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"excellent property. close to restaurants. nice location. Awesome view. wish we could have stayed more days."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Ella

Ella Green Cottages

Ella Green Cottages

3 out of 5
Water Fall Road Ella Uva
$30 nightly
The price is $36 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$36 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly lodge in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nine Arches Bridge and Suwadivi ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
"Greeted by friendly staff who showed me to glean bright room. Quiet comfortable stay with delicious local breakfast."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

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ALP Guest

ALP Guest

3 out of 5
Badulla Road, Helahalpe Ella
$21 nightly
The price is $25 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$25 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Ella. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nine Arches Bridge and Kinellan ...
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Planters Bungalow

Planters Bungalow

3.5 out of 5
10th Mile Post Ella
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ella. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Secret Waterfall and Ravana ...
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The Tenth Hotel

The Tenth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Montegu Jayawikrama Mawatha Ella
Stay at this hotel in Ella. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Suwadivi Ayurveda Health Care and Nature Trail Ella are located ...
7/10 Good! (34 reviews)
"The view was amazing. Our room was on the top floor and looked out over Ella Rock with a view of Little Adams peak to the side. Somehow our booking through Expedia was lost in the system even though we had prepaid, but luckily we had a copy of our booking confirmation and the hotel had a spare room. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2019

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark
  • 4 people
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Compact

Ford Focus
  • 4 people
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Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Ella?
With 16 airlines to pick from, finding the best flight that matches your travel dates and budget will be a breeze. Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is the entrance point to Ella and where you're likely to be touching down. These top international carriers will take you there:

  • SriLankan Airlines - 480 flights to Ella per month
  • Qatar Airways - 51 flights to Ella per month
  • Emirates - 35 flights to Ella per month

How much is a flight to Ella?
Return fares dropped as low as $302 this past week to Ella, and climbed to a high of $1,613. Some lucky jet-setters flying out of Delhi (DEL) managed to land one-way fares from just $147.
How to book the cheapest flight to Ella?
Snapping up cheap flights to Ella is as easy as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you'd like to make sure you're grabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips your budget will love:

  • Departing from or arriving at nearby airports can sometimes work out cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to see your options.
  • If you're flexible with your travel schedule, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option. It'll display the flight deals for the days either side of your chosen departure. Ticket prices often vary depending on what day it is.
  • Select 'Show options' to narrow down your search results. You can choose your preferred seating class and airline here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even specify whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • The early bird catches the biggest savings, so book your tickets the moment you know your travel dates. The cheapest airfares get snapped up first and prices normally rise as the departure date gets closer.
  • Bundle your hotels, flights and car rentals into a package deal and score great discounts. Save your money for things that really excite you, like exploring every corner of Ella.
  • Flying during peak season can mean pricey airfares. Try to plan your trip outside of popular dates, such as Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve and Easter.

What is the best time to book a flight to Ella?
Generally speaking, January is the best time to book your airfare. This is followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while you look for a cheap flight to Ella.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Ella?
Get a great flight deal by booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the best days of the week to land cheap fares to Ella.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Ella?
If you're on the hunt for cheap flights to Ella, leave at the start of the week. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is the most affordable day to fly out, followed by Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive, so avoid flying on this day and do your budget a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Ella?
We won't keep you guessing — according to Orbitz data, August is generally the most affordable month to fly. Perfect for those who crave a weekend getaway or just a break from it all before the weather changes. Be aware that the least affordable time to fly is the height of summer, with airfares at their highest in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
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What do I need for the flight to Ella?
A long-haul flight can be daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't fix. We've put together our top tips to make sure your journey is a stress-free one:

  • In all cases you'll need some identification. How much? This depends on where you're traveling to and from. When booking your flight, you are encouraged to put down the same name, gender and birth date as listed on your government-issued ID.
  • Pack some extra entertainment for your long trip to Ella. When you're done watching that series on your phone, give your eyes a break from all that screen time and read a book.
  • Long-haul trips can leave you feeling seriously cold, especially if you're flying overnight. If you'd rather not curl up to the stranger beside you for warmth, bring a hoodie and some wool socks.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Ella?
Experienced travelers are pros at finding first or business-class flights to Ella that don't cost an arm and a leg. Follow their lead with these handy hints:

  • Flexibility is important. By being open to a few travel dates, you'll have more chances of landing a deal on business or first-class airfares.
  • Many budget airlines these days offer terrific business or premium-class seating for a wallet-friendly price.
  • Take advantage of your airline's customer loyalty program and use points to upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in an online auction if available.

What is the best time to go to Ella?
Ella is a fantastic getaway destination year-round, but the most popular months to visit are January, February and March. If you love warmer weather, consider visiting in the summer months. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer season begins June 20. Temperatures usually drift between 65 ºF and 80 ºF during the day.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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