Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $811
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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB). 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 26 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.
Sat 6/1222:10AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1201:05CMB - AKL
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,101
Thu 27/1123:45AKL - CMB
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1201:05CMB - AKL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,104
Mon 1/1206:10AKL - CMB
3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,133
Wed 10/1210:40AKL - CMB
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1222:50CMB - AKL
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,134
Wed 26/1123:45AKL - CMB
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,147
Wed 10/1222:00AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 23/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/11$2,157
Best flights from Auckland to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Fri 23/122:00AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/223:00CMB - AKL
3 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,649
Mon 23/209:00AKL - CMB
2 stops22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/312:15CMB - AKL
2 stops21h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,988
Mon 16/206:50AKL - CMB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/300:45CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,013
Mon 16/215:15AKL - CMB
1 stop15h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/200:45CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,092
Mon 23/206:00AKL - CMB
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/300:45CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,145
Thu 22/109:20AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 24/212:15CMB - AKL
2 stops19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/11$2,196
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Colombo. Data last updated 26 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 26/1123:45AKL - CMB
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,147
Thu 27/1123:45AKL - CMB
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1201:05CMB - AKL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,104
Mon 1/1206:10AKL - CMB
3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,133
Sat 6/1222:10AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1201:05CMB - AKL
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,101
Wed 10/1210:40AKL - CMB
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1222:50CMB - AKL
3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,134
Wed 10/1222:00AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 23/1201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/11$2,157
One-way flights from Auckland to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
Sun 1/222:00AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11$811
Fri 17/420:05AKL - CMB
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$813
Sat 25/415:40AKL - CMB
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$815
Wed 22/406:10AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$832
Sun 19/416:00AKL - CMB
3 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$838
Tue 21/415:40AKL - CMB
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$843
Thu 23/406:10AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$850
Mon 20/415:30AKL - CMB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$857
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
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Return
Price
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Fri 23/1
22:00-23:40
3 stops33h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/2
23:00-05:05
3 stops22h 35m
$1,649
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Mon 23/2
09:00-23:30
2 stops22h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 5/3
12:15-16:50
2 stops21h 05m
$1,988
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Mon 16/2
06:50-23:30
2 stops24h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 4/3
00:45-13:25
1 stop29h 10m
$2,013
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Mon 16/2
15:15-23:30
1 stop15h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 26/2
00:45-14:15
2 stops30h 00m
$2,092
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Mon 23/2
06:00-23:30
2 stops25h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 4/3
00:45-13:25
1 stop29h 10m
$2,145
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/1
09:20-23:30
2 stops21h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 24/2
12:15-15:10
2 stops19h 25m
$2,196
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Sat 25/4
15:40-11:05
2 stops25h 55m
$815
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Fri 17/4
06:20-15:50
3 stops40h 00m
$823
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Wed 22/4
06:10-21:30
2 stops21h 50m
$832
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Thu 23/4
16:05-09:40
3 stops24h 05m
$843
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,116). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,767). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
When flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,800.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 08m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 26 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 17.9 km journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Auckland and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 10913 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,108, China Eastern will fly you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and SriLankan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,199 and $1,389, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Of the flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stop in Kuala Lumpur the next most. Melbourne comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Melbourne?
Forum Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, and Carlton Gardens are currently the most popular points of interest in Melbourne. Forum Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, and Carlton Gardens can be accessed by travelling approximately 20.0 km, 18.5 km, and 19.2 km, respectively from Melbourne. Travellers in need of a car in Melbourne can rent one for about $57 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?
Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney the least frequently. Kunming sees the next fewest stopovers on Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Beijing sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Colombo 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 Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,116). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,767). 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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