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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Sri Lanka from $3,286

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — CMB
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queenstown to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 21 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$3,286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 3/10-9/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • Queenstown to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($633 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 August 2025.

Fri 3/1008:05ZQN - CMB
2 stops48h 30mEmirates
Thu 9/1002:55CMB - ZQN
2 stops30h 05mEmirates
Deal found 19/8$3,286

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QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/10

08:05-09:30

3 stops56h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

02:55-16:30

2 stops30h 05m

$3,286

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Deals found on 19/8

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

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown 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 21 August 2025.

When flying from Queenstown to Sri Lanka, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 21 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Queenstown to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
898 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,317 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Sri Lanka?

    If you book a flight to Sri Lanka from Queenstown, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is located 6.3 km from the centre of Queenstown.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Sri Lanka?

    A quick flight from Queenstown to Sri Lanka can take about 56h 55m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $3,286. Queenstown and Sri Lanka are separated by a distance of 10475 km.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Sri Lanka (average of $700). Flying from Queenstown to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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 3 airlines flying from Queenstown to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown 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 21 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,724Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,120Average$2,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,422Average$2,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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