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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 3 February 2026.

Sat 1/808:20

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 27/800:05

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop17h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/2$1,527

Sat 1/810:50

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop19h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 31/811:45

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop15h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 3/2$1,644

Thu 19/306:00

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop23h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 25/300:25

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop16h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/2$1,649

Fri 31/706:10

CHC

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CMB

2 stops40h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 1/919:50

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop14h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/2$1,686

Sat 1/810:50

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 1/919:50

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop14h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/2$1,734

Sat 1/806:30

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops23h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 28/811:45

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop15h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 3/2$1,736

Sun 26/710:50

CHC

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CMB

1 stop30h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 28/800:50

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop26h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 3/2$1,739

Sat 29/817:40

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CMB

2 stops23h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 31/800:50

CMB

-

ZQN

2 stops31h 05m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 2/2$2,108

Sat 29/813:30

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CMB

3 stops35h 30m

Emirates

Tue 1/920:35

CMB

-

ZQN

3 stops35h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 2/2$2,426

Find flight deals from South Island to Colombo

Round-trip from	$1,527

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1/8-27/8
2 total stops
38h 20m total
South Island to Colombo

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Price

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:00-22:20

1 stop23h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/3

00:25-00:10

1 stop16h 15m

$1,649

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sun 26/7

10:50-23:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

11:45-09:30

1 stop15h 15m

$1,742

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sun 26/7

19:10-10:45

2 stops22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

00:50-14:05

2 stops30h 45m

$1,825

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Wed 29/7

10:50-23:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

00:50-09:30

1 stop26h 10m

$1,885

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 1/8

10:50-23:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/9

00:50-09:30

1 stop26h 10m

$1,885

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 30/7

10:50-10:45

1 stop30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

00:50-09:30

1 stop26h 10m

$1,885

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Wed 29/7

10:50-10:45

1 stop30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

11:45-09:30

1 stop15h 15m

$1,885

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Colombo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from South Island with our price prediction graph.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $922). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,154). 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

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

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

7.6

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

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 19h 15m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,742. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $922). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,154). 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$1,321	Average$1,927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,573	Average$1,922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,824	Average$1,934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,883	Average$2,438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,092	Average$2,739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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