Cheap flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $678

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,420

One-way from

$678

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,930
7/5-29/5
  • 7/5-29/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
2/2
  • 2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($420 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 7/508:20CHC - CMB
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/522:00CMB - CHC
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,420
Fri 20/311:40AKL - CMB
3 stops43h 30mChina Eastern
Fri 10/420:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1$1,430
Tue 4/808:20CHC - CMB
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/810:25CMB - CHC
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,437
Tue 3/322:10AKL - CMB
2 stops49h 00mChina Southern
Sat 21/322:15CMB - AKL
2 stops34h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 6/1$1,480
Tue 2/613:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 29/600:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,482
Mon 16/322:10AKL - CMB
2 stops25h 00mChina Southern
Thu 9/422:15CMB - AKL
2 stops34h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$1,484
Sat 24/113:40AKL - CMB
2 stops38h 55mAir China
Wed 4/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops35h 30mAir China
Deal found 7/1$1,487
Sun 1/222:00AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/222:50CMB - AKL
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,490
Wed 3/613:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/600:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,492
Fri 23/120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Fri 6/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops59h 40mAir China
Deal found 7/1$1,499
Sat 24/120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Sat 7/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops35h 40mAir China
Deal found 8/1$1,503
Tue 4/813:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 24/800:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,508

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Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

08:20-09:40

3 stops31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

22:00-16:20

3 stops35h 50m

$1,420

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

14:00-23:35

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

00:40-12:30

1 stop28h 20m

$1,606

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

22:10-15:40

2 stops49h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/4

22:15-15:35

2 stops34h 50m

$1,655

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

06:00-22:20

1 stop23h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

00:05-23:55

1 stop16h 20m

$1,663

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 25/6

17:20-21:10

3 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

22:55-16:20

3 stops34h 55m

$1,738

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-09:25

3 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/5

22:55-20:00

3 stops38h 35m

$1,765

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

06:30-23:35

2 stops23h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

11:45-14:20

2 stops20h 05m

$1,788

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Mon 20/4

14:25-16:05

2 stops32h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/5

08:00-14:25

2 stops47h 55m

$1,866

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/3

07:00-09:25

3 stops33h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/4

02:05-20:00

3 stops35h 25m

$1,954

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/3

15:05-07:20

2 stops47h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/4

08:00-13:30

2 stops47h 00m

$1,971

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,122). Flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,727). 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.

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 8 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 17h 05m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, China Southern, or Air India to get the fastest option. The distance from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 10913 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $589. SriLankan Airlines flights start at $667 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $755 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Colombo.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,122). Flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,727). 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 New Zealand to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,110Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,172Average$2,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,178Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,231Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,363Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,366Average$1,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,379Average$2,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,533Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,591Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,626Average$2,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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