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Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $818

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,545

One-way from

$818

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,659
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 31/10-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($476 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Fri 31/1022:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 14/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$1,545
Wed 22/1022:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 28/1001:05CMB - AKL
2 stops49h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/10$1,547
Thu 30/1022:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/1101:05CMB - AKL
3 stops56h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/10$1,548
Sat 1/1122:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 15/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/10$1,550
Wed 15/1022:45AKL - CMB
2 stops53h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 22/1022:10CMB - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/10$1,576
Sat 1/1113:15AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1100:05CMB - AKL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,582
Sat 15/1120:45AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1203:00CMB - AKL
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,610

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Auckland

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Colombo

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

13:45-23:35

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$1,618

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/4

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,804

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

15:15-23:30

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,830

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/1

22:00-23:40

3 stops33h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

01:05-16:35

3 stops32h 00m

$1,840

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

06:45-23:30

2 stops24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,991

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

07:35-23:30

2 stops23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

00:45-19:30

2 stops35h 15m

$2,005

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

13:25-22:20

1 stop16h 25m

$818

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/10

11:40-21:55

3 stops41h 45m

$820

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

11:40-21:50

3 stops41h 40m

$827

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

01:40-23:35

1 stop29h 25m

$828

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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 10 October 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 $1,106). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,756). 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 16 October 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.

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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 16 October 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
169 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Air China
7.2
Good
114 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,382 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 10 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 Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, and Singapore Airlines fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. Auckland and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 10913 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $1,100, 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 $1,195 and $1,381, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 41% 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 SriLankan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $818. However, be on the lookout for offers from Malaysia Airlines and China Eastern, 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 Singapore. Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stop in Kuala Lumpur the next most. Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • 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 $1,106). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,756). 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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China EasternCheapest$1,100Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,195Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,381Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,418Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,639Average$2,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,682Average$2,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,857Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,939Average$2,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,085Average$2,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,292Average$2,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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