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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka from $649

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 February 2026.

Sat 16/521:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 30/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/2$1,116
Mon 20/421:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops29h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 7/522:10
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops28h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/2$1,139
Sun 8/322:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops56h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 21/301:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops32h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/2$1,157
Wed 3/609:10
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop40h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 7/620:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/2$1,159
Mon 9/311:40
AKL
-
CMB
3 stops43h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 14/301:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops56h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/2$1,181
Mon 16/222:00
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops33h 10m
China Eastern
Thu 26/201:05
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops32h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/2$1,184
Wed 15/708:20
CHC
-
CMB
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/800:05
CMB
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,479
Sun 16/808:20
CHC
-
CMB
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/800:05
CMB
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,529
Sun 16/806:30
CHC
-
CMB
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/819:50
CMB
-
CHC
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,544
Sun 16/806:30
CHC
-
CMB
2 stops23h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 30/811:45
CMB
-
CHC
2 stops28h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,724
Sun 26/710:50
CHC
-
CMB
1 stop30h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 29/811:45
CMB
-
CHC
1 stop15h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,737
Wed 15/706:30
CHC
-
CMB
2 stops23h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 15/811:45
CMB
-
CHC
2 stops28h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,762

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,116

One-way from

$649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,524
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Sri Lanka
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

21:45-21:10

2 stops29h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

22:10-08:40

2 stops28h 00m

$1,139

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

09:10-19:00

1 stop40h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,157

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

21:00-18:20

2 stops51h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

22:10-16:30

3 stops35h 50m

$1,177

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

11:40-23:40

3 stops43h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

01:05-16:35

2 stops56h 00m

$1,181

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 28/3

09:15-22:20

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/4

00:05-00:20

1 stop16h 45m

$2,019

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

06:05-16:15

3 stops41h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

17:15-17:20

3 stops40h 35m

$2,029

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

06:05-18:25

3 stops43h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/4

02:55-13:55

2 stops27h 30m

$2,313

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 28/3

09:15-22:10

2 stops44h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/4

20:35-12:55

3 stops33h 50m

$2,315

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

06:20-21:10

2 stops22h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

07:35-00:20

2 stops33h 15m

$2,318

HamiltonColombo

HLZ - CMB

HLZCMB

Hamilton

Sat 13/6

07:40-10:45

2 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

11:45-16:20

2 stops22h 05m

$2,378

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka (average of $908). Flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,658). 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 12 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern from New Zealand to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Sri Lanka in 29h 55m. Fly via China Eastern, Emirates, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10913 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Sri Lanka one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $567 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from $660 and Malaysia Airlines from $680 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Sri Lanka 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 New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka (average of $908). Flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,658). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,058Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$2,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,127Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,176Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,308Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,311Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,317Average$2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,464Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,512Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,553Average$2,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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