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Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $645

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February 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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,378

One-way from

$645

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,678
27/3-1/4
  • 27/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($579 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Colombo
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 21 March 2025.

Thu 27/306:05AKL - CMB
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/400:25CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,378
Sat 17/521:00AKL - CMB
2 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 21/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/3$1,477
Tue 2/900:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 23/900:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,523
Sat 29/314:55AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 14/401:10CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/3$1,808
Sat 3/500:25AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 10/500:25CMB - AKL
1 stop17h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,822
Fri 29/808:50AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 11/900:50CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,825
Fri 20/622:45AKL - CMB
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Fri 25/722:15CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 45mAir China
Deal found 20/3$2,098

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 21 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Auckland

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Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

06:10-22:25

1 stop22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/8

00:20-00:35

1 stop17h 45m

$1,428

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

21:00-21:10

2 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,477

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,523

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

00:25-16:05

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/5

00:25-00:10

1 stop17h 15m

$1,822

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/9

14:10-09:35

1 stop25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,862

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

10:15-23:30

1 stop19h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/7

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

$1,961

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/6

22:45-20:55

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/7

22:15-17:30

2 stops36h 45m

$2,098

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

06:10-18:30

3 stops42h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

20:35-19:35

3 stops40h 30m

$2,186

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

06:10-21:30

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/8

01:50-14:10

2 stops29h 50m

$2,474

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

06:15-18:15

3 stops42h 30m

$654

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 March 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 21 March 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 21 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from Auckland to Colombo. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,193 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,741 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
251 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,282 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 $1,477, 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 Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,775 and $1,808, respectively. China Eastern is currently priced 22% 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 $854. However, be on the lookout for offers from SriLankan Airlines and Emirates, 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 Beijing the least frequently. Chengdu sees the next fewest stopovers on Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Kunming 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Colombo 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 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Colombo. 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 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,096Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,194Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,378Average$1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,493Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,541Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,629Average$2,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,664Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,904Average$2,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,949Average$2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,160Average$2,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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