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Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $667

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Colombo
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 1 March 2026.

Sun 15/322:45
AKL
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CMB
2 stops32h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 29/320:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,115
Sun 17/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 31/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,123
Mon 27/421:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops29h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 4/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,132
Wed 18/322:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops56h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 25/320:20
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,145
Tue 12/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 28/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,160
Wed 13/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 26/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,163
Wed 3/621:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 7/620:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2$1,165
Wed 13/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 25/522:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,175
Fri 6/311:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops43h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 4/420:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,177

Find 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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,115

One-way from

$667

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,568
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3-29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($379 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

10:40-21:10

3 stops41h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,175

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-18:20

3 stops62h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$1,183

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

10:40-21:10

3 stops41h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

22:10-16:30

3 stops35h 50m

$1,187

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

10:40-18:20

3 stops62h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

22:10-17:30

3 stops36h 50m

$1,322

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/4

11:40-18:20

3 stops62h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,517

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 27/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,567

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,567

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/7

14:10-10:45

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/8

00:50-12:20

1 stop29h 00m

$1,647

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/5

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,828

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

15:40-21:30

2 stops36h 20m

$698

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 27 February 2026.

Booking 74 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,065). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,673). 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 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 1 March 2026.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
80 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 12 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 China Eastern fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 41h. 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 $1,062, 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 Qatar Airways and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,120 and $1,141, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $608. However, be on the lookout for offers from Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

  • 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 Kuala Lumpur. Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stop in Singapore 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 $58 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 Kunming the least frequently. Sydney 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,065). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,673). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,065Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$2,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,142Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,187Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,312Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,332Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,467Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,477Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,533Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,605Average$2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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