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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand at least 49 days early can save you up to 34% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 49 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand for as little as $1,734 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,841 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to New Zealand from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Prices for June average $1,959 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,185. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a June flight can save you 42% on your journey compared to booking in January

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$1,592+ Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand

Round-trip from	$1,540
One-way from	$861
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$2,087

21/8-21/4
5 total stops
70h 25m total
Colombo to New Zealand

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9/8
3 total stops
24h 05m total
Colombo to New Zealand

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($679 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($127 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 3 July 2025.

Thu 21/810:40CMB - AKL

3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/418:20AKL - CMB

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,540

Thu 14/801:50CMB - AKL

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 22/807:30AKL - CMB

2 stops20h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,734

Wed 20/800:50CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/410:00AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,754

Fri 28/1100:40CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 21/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,813

Sun 17/820:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Sun 24/821:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/7$1,877

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Thu 21/810:40CMB - AKL

3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/418:20AKL - CMB

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,540

Thu 14/801:50CMB - AKL

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 22/807:30AKL - CMB

2 stops20h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,734

Wed 20/800:50CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines

Wed 22/423:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,754

Fri 28/1100:40CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 21/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,813

Sun 17/820:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Sun 24/821:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/7$1,877

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Thu 14/801:50CMB - AKL

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 22/807:30AKL - CMB

2 stops20h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,734

Thu 14/800:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 21/800:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,870

Sun 17/820:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Sun 24/821:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/7$1,877

Wed 20/800:50CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/410:00AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,754

Thu 21/810:40CMB - AKL

3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/418:20AKL - CMB

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,540

One-way flights from Colombo to New Zealand
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Sat 9/822:55CMB - AKL

3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$861

Mon 22/900:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,114

Sat 27/900:50CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/7$1,456

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ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/8

10:40-05:30

3 stops36h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

18:20-21:55

2 stops34h 05m

$1,540

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/8

01:50-12:40

2 stops28h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/8

07:30-21:30

2 stops20h 30m

$1,734

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

00:50-12:20

1 stop29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

23:55-23:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,754

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

$1,813

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/8

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,877

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/8

22:55-05:30

3 stops24h 05m

$861

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,114

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/11

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,229

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

01:15-14:10

2 stops29h 25m

$1,413

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

Currently, May 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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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,320 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,320 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

924 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,320 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

870 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,320 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,320 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

China Eastern

7.1

Good

152 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand?
Currently, May 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Colombo to New Zealand

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,167	Average$1,330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,465	Average$1,833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,545	Average$2,082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,555	Average$1,715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,625	Average$2,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,701	Average$2,121	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,449	Average$2,583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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