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$540+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMB — AKL
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Colombo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 15 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Cheapest return flight

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

07:35-14:05

2 stops24h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

06:45-21:30

2 stops21h 15m

$1,560

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/8

07:35-14:10

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

06:00-15:45

2 stops40h 15m

$1,685

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

22:10-15:45

2 stops59h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

$1,760
Fastest return journey

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/8

11:20-11:25

1 stop17h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

00:25-10:05

1 stop16h 10m

$1,843

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

00:50-22:15

1 stop14h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

10:10-10:45

1 stop31h 05m

$1,868

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

22:10-15:45

2 stops35h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,935

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

21:00-18:20

2 stops27h 50m

$1,940
Cheapest one-way

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

22:10-17:30

3 stops36h 50m

$966

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$1,000

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/9

22:10-15:45

3 stops35h 05m

$1,000

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo

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When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,212). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $2,033). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

For round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport you’ll fly on: Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $458
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,547
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,546
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,134

What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport everyday are: Doha (145 flights per day), Dubai (85 flights per day), and Malé (74 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $1,378
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From $1,285

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Kunming Changshui, with prices starting at $812. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Kunming Changshui
Kunming Changshui
From $812
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From $1,022

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Colombo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The most popular destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport this month are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Malé. The top year-round destinations include Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as $344 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,438 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found SriLankan Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Singapore Airlines to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Singapore Changi ($227). Thai AirAsia flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($279). Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland Intl ($458).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are below:
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kunming starting at $3,632
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $4,051

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, consider Dubai. Prices start at $2,238 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is currently March; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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