Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland from $966

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — AKL
19 Jan — 26 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Auckland Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2025.

Sun 21/1201:15CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 25/206:10AKL - CMB
2 stops22h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,098
Sun 21/1200:40CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 25/214:00AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,419
Mon 22/1217:20CMB - AKL
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Wed 25/221:05AKL - CMB
2 stops44h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$3,395

Find flight deals from Colombo to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,655

One-way from

$966

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,192
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/4-18/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Colombo to Auckland
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 22/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Colombo to Auckland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($699 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($138 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/2

00:40-18:15

3 stops34h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

06:15-23:35

2 stops24h 50m

$1,683

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

20:30-16:45

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,752

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/4

11:45-22:15

1 stop28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

10:10-23:35

1 stop19h 55m

$1,849

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/2

07:30-14:10

2 stops23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

08:30-21:10

2 stops20h 10m

$2,013

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/12

01:05-19:30

3 stops34h 55m

$979

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

08:20-18:30

2 stops50h 40m

$1,044

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

01:05-16:35

2 stops32h 00m

$1,054

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/12

03:30-05:05

3 stops42h 05m

$1,099

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/1

03:30-05:30

2 stops42h 30m

$1,134

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/12

22:50-00:25

2 stops42h 05m

$1,141

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland (average of $1,238). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,808). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated 20 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Auckland. You should not have trouble finding flights to Auckland Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Auckland airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 17.9 km journey from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Auckland’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland?

    Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland will take you 36h 45m. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland is about 10913 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland round-trip?

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($1,199), China Eastern ($1,227), and Qantas Airways ($1,705) offers the cheapest pricing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland one-way?

    $788 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from $1,018 and $1,157, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland (average of $1,238). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,808). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,201Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,227Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,705Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,736Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,755Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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