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Round-trip from	$1,988
One-way from	$868

3/11-30/11

3/11-30/11
6 total stops
78h 05m total
South Island to Colombo

17/12

17/12
3 total stops
44h 15m total
South Island to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:50ZQN - CMB

3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1110:25CMB - ZQN

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,988

Tue 18/1106:05CHC - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1200:05CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,994

Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1200:25CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,009

Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1200:05CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,128

Mon 24/1109:50CHC - CMB

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/1200:45CMB - CHC

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,175

Mon 24/1116:35CHC - CMB

2 stops31h 15mEmirates

Wed 24/1220:15CMB - CHC

3 stops34h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,205

Mon 3/1116:30ZQN - CMB

3 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 29/1102:40CMB - ZQN

2 stops29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,212

Mon 24/1114:20CHC - CMB

1 stop40h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 23/1200:45CMB - CHC

1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$2,260

Best flights from South Island to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 3/1120:50ZQN - CMB

3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1110:25CMB - ZQN

3 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,988

Mon 24/1116:35CHC - CMB

2 stops31h 15mEmirates

Wed 24/1220:15CMB - CHC

3 stops34h 15mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,205

Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1200:25CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,009

Mon 3/1116:30ZQN - CMB

3 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 29/1102:40CMB - ZQN

2 stops29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,212

Fri 31/1006:20CHC - CMB

2 stops41h 30mEmirates

Thu 6/1102:40CMB - CHC

2 stops27h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$2,287

One-way flights from South Island to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 17/1209:15CHC - CMB

3 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$868

Tue 23/920:30CHC - CMB

3 stops55h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$944

Sun 15/213:45ZQN - CMB

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$1,442

Tue 16/1201:05CHC - CMB

1 stop29h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,369

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/11

20:50-22:00

3 stops32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

10:25-15:20

3 stops45h 25m

$1,988

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 24/11

09:15-22:20

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

00:25-00:20

1 stop16h 25m

$2,009

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 24/11

16:35-16:20

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/12

20:15-14:00

3 stops34h 15m

$2,205

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/11

16:30-18:25

3 stops33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

02:40-15:35

2 stops29h 25m

$2,212

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

06:20-16:20

2 stops41h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

02:40-14:00

2 stops27h 50m

$2,287

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Wed 17/12

09:15-22:00

3 stops44h 15m

$868

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 23/9

20:30-21:30

3 stops55h 30m

$944

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/2

12:10-18:25

3 stops37h 45m

$1,442

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 16/12

01:05-23:30

1 stop29h 55m

$2,369

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/9

Best time to book a flight from South Island to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,474). 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 EDG to CMB?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
A quick flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 31h 15m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,205. Airlines will cover a distance of 10762 km.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,474). 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 5 airlines flying from South Island to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,335	Average$1,923	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,496	Average$2,253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,903	Average$1,954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,957	Average$2,399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,114	Average$2,718	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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