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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 4 April 2026.

Tue 28/408:20

CHC

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CMB

3 stops30h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 5/522:55

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops32h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$1,902

Sun 26/706:10

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops40h 25m

Air India

Sun 16/817:05

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops38h 45m

Air India

Deal found 1/4$1,907

Mon 18/506:10

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops40h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/517:05

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops40h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/4$1,909

Sun 26/708:20

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 15/800:05

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop17h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/4$1,919

Sun 26/706:10

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops23h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Sun 16/811:45

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop15h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/4$1,930

Fri 16/1009:20

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1100:05

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop16h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3$1,939

Tue 2/606:00

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops20h 45m

Qantas Airways

Tue 7/711:30

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops30h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 2/4$2,004

Wed 13/512:10

ZQN

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CMB

2 stops50h 30m

Emirates

Sat 16/502:55

CMB

-

ZQN

2 stops31h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 3/4$2,333

Tue 8/907:00

ZQN

-

CMB

2 stops23h 05m

Air New Zealand

Sun 13/900:50

CMB

-

ZQN

2 stops26h 30m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 3/4$7,856

Tue 8/917:20

ZQN

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CMB

2 stops24h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 13/900:50

CMB

-

ZQN

2 stops28h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/4$7,909

Find flight deals from South Island to Colombo

Round-trip from	$1,744

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20/5-1/7
6 total stops
79h 05m total
South Island to Colombo

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ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

08:20-08:40

3 stops30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

22:55-13:55

3 stops32h 30m

$1,902

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

06:00-20:15

2 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/7

11:30-00:20

2 stops30h 20m

$2,004

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 18/5

15:45-16:50

2 stops31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/5

20:35-12:55

3 stops33h 50m

$2,217

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

12:10-08:10

2 stops50h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

02:55-16:45

2 stops31h 20m

$2,333

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

08:20-22:25

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/7

00:20-00:10

1 stop17h 20m

$2,386

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Fri 3/7

08:20-01:05

3 stops23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/7

02:05-12:40

2 stops28h 05m

$2,859

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Fri 3/7

08:20-22:10

2 stops44h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/7

20:35-00:10

3 stops45h 05m

$2,938

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Fri 3/7

06:00-20:15

2 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/7

12:15-00:10

2 stops29h 25m

$2,982

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/9

10:35-23:35

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

00:50-09:50

2 stops26h 30m

$7,865

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/9

16:30-23:30

3 stops37h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

00:50-09:50

2 stops26h 30m

$8,833

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Colombo

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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 $904). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,302). 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, andCathay Pacific 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

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

7.6

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 20h 45m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,004. Airlines will cover a distance of 10762 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
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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 $904). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,302). 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 4 airlines flying from South Island to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,703	Average$1,996	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,759	Average$2,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,993	Average$2,563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,192	Average$2,937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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