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Round-trip from	$1,828
One-way from	$744

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1/7-1/8
6 total stops
70h 45m total
South Island to Colombo

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30/1
2 total stops
32h 45m 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 16 January 2026.

Sun 26/706:30

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops23h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 29/811:45

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,823

Wed 1/716:35

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 1/822:55

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,828

Sun 26/706:00

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop23h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 28/800:05

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop16h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,873

Thu 3/906:30

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops23h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 14/911:45

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops20h 05m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,890

Thu 25/618:50

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops32h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 9/722:55

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$1,896

Sat 29/815:40

ZQN

-

CMB

2 stops25h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 1/911:45

CMB

-

ZQN

2 stops22h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/1$2,108

Sat 29/807:00

ZQN

-

CMB

2 stops40h 05m

Emirates

Tue 1/920:35

CMB

-

ZQN

3 stops35h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 14/1$2,434

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 16 January 2026.

Wed 1/716:35

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops35h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 1/822:55

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,828

Thu 25/606:30

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops40h 05m

Air India

Thu 9/717:05

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops47h 30m

Air India

Deal found 15/1$1,996

Mon 30/309:20

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops40h 40m

Emirates

Mon 13/420:35

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops37h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1$2,292

Thu 25/617:00

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops34h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 9/722:55

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,927

Wed 1/706:30

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops55h 00m

Air India

Sat 1/808:00

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops56h 35m

Air India

Deal found 15/1$2,052

Mon 30/306:10

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops41h 25m

Air India

Mon 13/408:00

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops56h 35m

Air India

Deal found 16/1$2,161

Sun 29/309:20

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop20h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 12/400:20

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop16h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,358

Sun 29/306:10

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops56h 20m

Air India

Mon 13/408:00

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops56h 35m

Air India

Deal found 16/1$2,187

Last-minute flights from South Island to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Colombo. Data last updated 16 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Mon 19/118:20

CHC

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CMB

2 stops35h 05m

Emirates

Mon 16/220:15

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops35h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 15/1$2,620

Mon 19/106:20

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops22h 20m

Qantas Airways

Mon 16/212:10

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops18h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 15/1$2,690

Mon 19/112:00

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop30h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Sun 15/200:45

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops32h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 15/1$3,598

Wed 21/118:50

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops31h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 27/101:05

CMB

-

CHC

3 stops35h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,207

Wed 21/118:20

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops29h 05m

Emirates

Tue 27/102:40

CMB

-

CHC

2 stops52h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1$2,836

Wed 21/112:00

CHC

-

CMB

1 stop19h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 27/100:45

CMB

-

CHC

1 stop15h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$3,788

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 16 January 2026.

Fri 30/109:15

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops32h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/1$744

Sat 28/309:15

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops19h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$940

Fri 3/420:50

ZQN

-

CMB

3 stops50h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$999

Wed 25/315:05

ZQN

-

CMB

2 stops47h 45m

Air India

Deal found 15/1$1,004

Mon 30/318:20

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops22h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,082

Sun 29/306:30

CHC

-

CMB

2 stops22h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,155

Wed 25/314:00

ZQN

-

CMB

2 stops41h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,367

Mon 30/316:35

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops33h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1$1,376

Wed 25/315:30

ZQN

-

CMB

3 stops34h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1$1,433

Sun 29/318:20

CHC

-

CMB

3 stops47h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 16/1$1,505

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

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Wed 1/7

16:35-21:55

3 stops35h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/8

22:55-16:20

3 stops34h 55m

$1,828

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 25/6

17:00-21:10

3 stops34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

22:55-16:20

3 stops34h 55m

$1,927

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 25/6

06:30-16:05

2 stops40h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

17:05-23:05

2 stops47h 30m

$1,996

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Wed 1/7

06:30-07:00

2 stops55h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/8

08:00-23:05

2 stops56h 35m

$2,052

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

06:10-16:05

2 stops41h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

08:00-23:05

2 stops56h 35m

$2,161

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sun 29/3

06:10-07:00

2 stops56h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

08:00-23:05

2 stops56h 35m

$2,187

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

09:20-18:30

3 stops40h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

20:35-16:20

3 stops37h 15m

$2,292

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sun 29/3

09:20-22:25

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/4

00:20-23:35

1 stop16h 45m

$2,358

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/4

20:50-15:45

3 stops50h 25m

$999

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

15:05-07:20

2 stops47h 45m

$1,004

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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 $1,128). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). 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 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

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 40h 05m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,996. 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 $1,128). Flying from South Island to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,215). 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$1,386	Average$1,927	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,652	Average$2,024	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,914	Average$2,029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,976	Average$2,535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,195	Average$2,867	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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