What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 77% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,985. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 23m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 24m. Find deals

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $1,338. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,498, and Emirates, from $1,908. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Consider Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Thursday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 17%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Christchurch. Prices for March average $2,098 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,466. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in December

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 5 airlines have flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Colombo?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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.

$638+ Flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in March or August, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from	$1,591
One-way from	$913
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,201

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4 total stops
63h 55m total
Christchurch to Colombo

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36h 20m total
Christchurch to Colombo

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($556 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Tue 11/1106:10CHC - CMB

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1110:25CMB - CHC

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,591

Tue 18/1106:05CHC - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1200:05CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,909

Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1200:25CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,929

Thu 9/1006:10CHC - CMB

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1022:55CMB - CHC

2 stops41h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,990

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Tue 11/1106:00CHC - CMB

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1100:25CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,659

Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB

2 stops38h 10mEmirates

Wed 24/1220:15CMB - CHC

3 stops34h 15mEmirates

Deal found 11/9$2,215

Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1200:25CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,929

Mon 19/109:15CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/200:25CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,057

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Thu 9/1006:10CHC - CMB

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1022:55CMB - CHC

2 stops41h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,990

Thu 9/1018:20CHC - CMB

2 stops30h 00mEmirates

Fri 17/1010:05CMB - CHC

2 stops54h 45mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,656

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CHC - CMB

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Christchurch

Tue 11/11

06:00-22:20

1 stop23h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/11

00:25-00:10

1 stop16h 15m

$1,659

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

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Christchurch

Mon 24/11

09:15-22:20

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

00:25-00:20

1 stop16h 25m

$1,929

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

09:15-22:20

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

00:25-00:10

1 stop16h 15m

$2,057

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 24/11

09:15-15:55

2 stops38h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/12

20:15-14:00

3 stops34h 15m

$2,215

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 14/2

09:15-21:10

2 stops19h 25m

$638

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

09:15-21:10

2 stops19h 25m

$638

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

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Christchurch

Sat 7/2

09:15-09:25

3 stops55h 40m

$695

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

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Christchurch

Sat 24/1

09:15-21:10

2 stops19h 25m

$742

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

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Christchurch

Sun 25/1

06:00-09:25

3 stops34h 55m

$743

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

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Mon 19/1

06:00-22:00

3 stops47h 30m

$748

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

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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 CHC to CMB?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

993 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 5 airlines have flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $1,338. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,498, and Emirates, from $1,908. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,338	Average$1,957	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,498	Average$1,926	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,908	Average$2,414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,924	Average$1,959	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,120	Average$2,700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in March or August, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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