Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand from $897

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — AKL
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Colombo to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,774

One-way from

$897

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,836
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Colombo to New Zealand
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • Colombo to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($666 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from Colombo to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 August 2025.

Fri 5/922:10CMB - AKL
2 stops52h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 21/921:45AKL - CMB
2 stops27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/8$1,774
Sun 14/910:40CMB - AKL
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/920:40AKL - CMB
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$1,791
Sun 31/822:55CMB - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/410:00AKL - CMB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$1,809
Sun 7/922:55CMB - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/523:55AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$1,831
Fri 5/910:40CMB - AKL
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/920:40AKL - CMB
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$1,846
Sun 31/822:55CMB - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/423:55AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$1,848
Fri 5/910:40CMB - AKL
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/920:40AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/8$1,850
Sun 31/822:55CMB - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/410:00AKL - CMB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$1,853
Sun 31/822:55CMB - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/410:00AKL - CMB
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8$1,868

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

Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/9

10:40-05:30

3 stops36h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/9

20:40-21:55

3 stops31h 45m

$1,791

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops48h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

23:55-11:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,809

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

22:55-05:30

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

10:00-21:30

1 stop18h 00m

$1,809

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/5

23:55-11:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,809

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops48h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

23:55-11:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,831

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

23:55-11:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,831

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops48h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

10:00-21:30

1 stop18h 00m

$1,831

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

23:55-11:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,831

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/9

10:40-05:30

3 stops36h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/9

20:40-21:55

3 stops31h 45m

$1,846

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/9

10:40-05:30

3 stops36h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/9

20:40-21:55

3 stops31h 45m

$1,848

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated 19 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand, such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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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China EasternCheapest$1,195Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,585Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,667Average$2,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,766Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,513Average$2,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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