Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka from $826

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
17 Nov — 24 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 18 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,542

One-way from

$826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,659
2/11-15/11
  • 2/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Sri Lanka
31/10
  • 31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($470 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 18 October 2025.

Sun 2/1108:55AKL - CMB
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1100:25CMB - AKL
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$1,542
Mon 3/1122:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 17/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/10$1,545
Sat 1/1122:00AKL - CMB
2 stops33h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 15/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/10$1,551
Sun 2/1122:00AKL - CMB
2 stops33h 10mChina Eastern
Sun 16/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/10$1,563
Sat 1/1113:15AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1100:05CMB - AKL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,580
Thu 13/1122:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/10$1,603
Tue 18/1106:05CHC - CMB
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1200:05CMB - CHC
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,853
Mon 24/1109:15CHC - CMB
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1200:05CMB - CHC
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,153
Mon 24/1106:05CHC - CMB
2 stops41h 20mEmirates
Wed 24/1220:15CMB - CHC
3 stops34h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/10$2,221
Mon 24/1106:05CHC - CMB
2 stops41h 45mEmirates
Sun 14/1220:15CMB - CHC
3 stops44h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/10$2,338
Fri 14/1107:40HLZ - CMB
2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 17/1100:45CMB - HLZ
2 stops32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/10$4,680

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

13:45-23:35

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$1,622

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/11

06:15-21:50

3 stops47h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/11

22:50-16:35

3 stops34h 15m

$1,647

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

22:00-18:20

2 stops27h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,673

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

09:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,706

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

09:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

12:15-16:50

2 stops21h 05m

$1,772

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

06:10-23:30

2 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

00:45-14:30

2 stops30h 15m

$1,818

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 20/1

18:20-09:25

2 stops22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/2

10:25-00:10

3 stops30h 15m

$1,865

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

06:10-23:30

2 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

12:15-23:05

2 stops27h 20m

$1,898

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:00-23:30

2 stops25h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

00:45-10:40

1 stop26h 25m

$1,898

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 23/2

06:10-10:45

2 stops36h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

12:15-23:05

2 stops27h 20m

$1,898

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka (average of $1,105). Flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,755). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 October 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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  • 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 17h 20m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka (average of $1,105). Flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,755). 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 18 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,099Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,194Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,380Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,393Average$2,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,417Average$1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$2,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,681Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,938Average$2,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,083Average$2,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,156Average$2,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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