To save up to 35% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Zealand to Colombo from $1,512 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,745 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Colombo from New Zealand average $1,272. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,272, as users have found deals to Colombo from as low as $876. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Colombo from New Zealand. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 45%.
Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Colombo for under $1,813. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just $1,686, but on average you can expect to pay $2,367.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of our airline partners flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Singapore Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
There are no direct flights from New Zealand to Colombo, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
There are currently 5+ open flights from New Zealand to Colombo within the next 7 days for less than $1,953.
Consider Air China, Cathay Pacific or China Southern when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Colombo.
While some choose either Queenstown Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Christchurch - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular route from New Zealand to Colombo.
The cheapest flight price from New Zealand to Colombo is $515. On average you can expect to pay $1,909. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $1,750.
Departing from New Zealand to Colombo will take you 29h 50m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Currently priced at $1,687, Emirates will fly you from New Zealand to Colombo and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,758 and $2,556, respectively.
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$631 | $719 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$612 | $824 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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$405 | $838 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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$596 | $888 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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$761 | $912 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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$707 | $920 | No cancel fee | 68% |
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$570 | $1,072 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$674 | $1,097 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$884 | $1,130 | No cancel fee | 62% |
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