Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $669
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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Auckland Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 February 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 February 2025.
Mon 17/220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops56h 05mAir China
Thu 27/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 16/2$1,325
Tue 25/222:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/320:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,365
Fri 14/313:15AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,430
Tue 18/313:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 24/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,506
Mon 2/613:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 7/600:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,546
Wed 3/913:25AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/900:50CMB - AKL
1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/2$1,707
Wed 16/709:00AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 29/700:50CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,717
Thu 25/913:40AKL - CMB
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Mon 3/1102:45CMB - AKL
2 stops28h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/2$2,057
Best flights from Auckland to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 February 2025.
Tue 4/322:00AKL - CMB
2 stops27h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 10/301:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/2$1,302
Tue 4/320:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Tue 18/322:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 15/2$1,306
Fri 14/313:15AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,430
Tue 18/313:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 24/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,506
Wed 30/409:00AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/500:50CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/2$1,747
Tue 18/310:10AKL - CMB
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 7/700:50CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/2$1,797
Tue 25/215:35AKL - CMB
3 stops34h 20mEmirates
Sun 2/302:45CMB - AKL
2 stops33h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/2$2,104
Tue 25/309:00AKL - CMB
2 stops43h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 29/404:30CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/2$2,193
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Colombo. Data last updated 16 February 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 17/220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops56h 05mAir China
Thu 27/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 16/2$1,325
Mon 17/206:00AKL - CMB
2 stops34h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 26/204:20CMB - AKL
2 stops27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/2$2,530
Mon 17/214:40AKL - CMB
1 stop33h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 27/211:15CMB - AKL
1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/2$3,075
Tue 25/222:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/320:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,365
Tue 25/222:00AKL - CMB
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/322:50CMB - AKL
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,559
Tue 25/213:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 2/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,585
Tue 25/220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Mon 3/322:25CMB - AKL
2 stops48h 45mAir China
Deal found 16/2$1,754
Tue 25/215:35AKL - CMB
3 stops34h 20mEmirates
Sun 2/302:45CMB - AKL
2 stops33h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/2$2,104
Tue 25/207:00AKL - CMB
3 stops42h 55mEmirates
Sun 2/302:45CMB - AKL
2 stops28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16/2$2,085
Thu 13/301:40AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 28/400:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/2$2,577
Fri 14/313:15AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,430
Sun 16/300:55AKL - CMB
1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 16/500:50CMB - AKL
1 stop14h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/2$2,587
One-way flights from Auckland to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 February 2025.
Sun 30/307:00AKL - CMB
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$696
Sat 15/314:55AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/2$921
Thu 3/422:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,048
Sat 29/301:40AKL - CMB
1 stop15h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,070
Mon 31/301:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,154
Mon 31/313:40AKL - CMB
3 stops36h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/2$1,313
Wed 2/400:55AKL - CMB
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,489
Find flights from Auckland to Colombo within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Colombo 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 16 February 2025.
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Departure
Return
Price
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Tue 4/3
22:00-18:20
2 stops27h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 10/3
01:05-16:35
2 stops32h 00m
$1,302
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Tue 4/3
20:30-21:05
2 stops32h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 18/3
22:25-18:35
2 stops36h 40m
$1,306
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Wed 21/5
06:10-22:25
1 stop22h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 28/5
00:25-00:05
1 stop17h 10m
$1,430
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Tue 18/3
13:30-22:20
1 stop16h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 24/3
00:35-00:25
1 stop16h 20m
$1,506
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Mon 2/6
13:00-22:55
1 stop16h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 7/6
00:05-11:25
1 stop28h 50m
$1,546
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Thu 29/5
10:00-23:35
1 stop20h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 11/6
00:50-14:15
2 stops30h 55m
$1,691
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Tue 18/3
10:10-23:30
1 stop20h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 7/7
00:50-11:40
1 stop28h 20m
$1,797
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Tue 4/3
16:35-18:25
3 stops33h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 18/3
22:05-11:15
1 stop29h 40m
$2,115
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Tue 25/3
09:00-20:35
2 stops43h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 29/4
04:30-23:30
2 stops36h 30m
$2,193
AucklandColombo
AKL - CMB
AKLCMB
Auckland Intl
Fri 14/3
20:40-22:30
2 stops33h 20m
$669
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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Colombo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.
Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). 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 AKL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 February 2025.
When flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 27% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Colombo by month
Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.
Temperature in Colombo by month
Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 16 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Auckland to Colombo. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 17.9 km journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,302, China Eastern will fly you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and SriLankan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,306 and $1,506, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $921. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and SriLankan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Of the flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stop in Shanghai the next most. Kuala Lumpur comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?
Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Chengdu the least frequently. Kunming sees the next fewest stopovers on Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Sydney sees the third fewest flights with stopovers for the Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). 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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