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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,788.

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 02m.

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 $664. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,702, and Qantas Airways, from $1,861. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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 Singapore Airlines, Jetstar or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CMB?

When flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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 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.

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Christchurch to Colombo

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CHCCMB

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Sun 31/1

22:30-15:40

2 stops48h 40m

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Thu 24/12

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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09:15-17:50

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17:05-23:30

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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$2,098

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Fri 9/4

06:10-22:25

1 stop22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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23:15-16:25

2 stops34h 40m

$2,178

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Thu 11/3

14:20-23:25

1 stop40h 35m

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00:45-12:50

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CHC Christchurch - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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18:10-10:15

3 stops47h 35m

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The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 46 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,343). Flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,703). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,034 and $2,708 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,437 on Jetstar (14 Nov–21 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,631 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Emirates

8.1

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8.2

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8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

679 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Qantas Airways

7.5

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8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

576 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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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.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates can get you from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 16h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 30m. The distance between Christchurch and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 10762 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 $664. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $1,702, and Qantas Airways, from $1,861. These flights start at 67% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,343). Flying from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,703). 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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The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 46 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.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,034 and $2,708 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,437 on Jetstar (14 Nov–21 Nov).

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,788.

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 02m.

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

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Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,034 and $2,708 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,437 on Jetstar (14 Nov–21 Nov).