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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $684

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,339

One-way from

$684

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,736
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/7-6/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
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3/9
  • 3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Wed 30/721:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 6/822:10CMB - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6$1,339
Fri 25/706:45AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/800:20CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,379
Mon 28/712:15HLZ - CMB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/800:05CMB - HLZ
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,648
Mon 28/716:40CHC - CMB
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/800:50CMB - CHC
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,653
Tue 11/1123:55AKL - CMB
2 stops52h 40mAir China
Thu 11/1222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 13/6$1,752
Mon 10/1101:40AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 10/1200:40CMB - AKL
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,837
Wed 23/713:25AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/800:50CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$1,870
Tue 11/1111:10AKL - CMB
1 stop19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/1200:45CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,895
Sun 27/707:00ZQN - CMB
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/810:40CMB - ZQN
3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,939
Mon 28/706:10CHC - CMB
3 stops42h 50mEmirates
Sun 3/802:55CMB - CHC
2 stops38h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/6$2,219
Sun 27/713:35ZQN - CMB
3 stops59h 25mEmirates
Sun 3/810:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops46h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/6$2,802
Wed 10/1217:05HLZ - CMB
2 stops37h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 19/1200:45CMB - HLZ
2 stops32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$4,029

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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Colombo

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/7

21:00-21:10

2 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/8

22:10-08:40

2 stops28h 00m

$1,339

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/7

06:45-22:55

1 stop22h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/8

00:20-23:00

1 stop16h 10m

$1,379

HamiltonColombo

HLZ - CMB

HLZCMB

Hamilton

Mon 28/7

12:15-22:55

2 stops41h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

00:05-11:15

2 stops28h 40m

$1,648

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 28/7

16:40-23:30

2 stops37h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

00:50-00:10

2 stops40h 50m

$1,653

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

23:55-21:05

2 stops52h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/12

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,752

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

01:40-23:35

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/12

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$1,837

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

13:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/8

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

$1,870

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

11:10-23:30

1 stop19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/12

00:45-14:15

2 stops30h 00m

$1,895

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/7

07:00-09:40

3 stops33h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

10:40-19:55

3 stops26h 45m

$1,939

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 28/7

06:10-18:30

3 stops42h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

02:55-00:20

2 stops38h 55m

$2,219

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo

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

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 $700). Flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,466). 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 NZ to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Colombo to help guide your decision. 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
3,265 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 $789. Malaysia Airlines flights start at $815 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $899 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Christchurch - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Hamilton - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Colombo?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 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 $700). Flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,466). 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

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China EasternCheapest$1,042Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,136Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,140Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,311Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,319Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,405Average$1,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,469Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,857Average$2,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,016Average$2,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,040Average$2,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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