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Cheap flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $742

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 34 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 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,401

One-way from

$742

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,197
Air China
  • Air China
  • 15/2-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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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 19 January 2025.

Sat 15/220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Sun 23/322:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 18/1$1,401
Mon 10/213:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 29/300:25CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,413
Sun 23/322:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 11/520:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/1$1,419
Sat 15/206:05AKL - CMB
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/300:10CMB - AKL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,435
Mon 10/214:55AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/1$1,767
Wed 30/413:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 23/500:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,771
Sat 23/807:00AKL - CMB
2 stops23h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5/900:50CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,776

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 19 January 2025.

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,401

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/3

00:25-00:05

1 stop16h 10m

$1,413

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/3

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,419

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

06:05-22:20

1 stop23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

00:10-23:00

1 stop15h 20m

$1,435

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

08:50-23:35

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/7

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,785

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

10:10-23:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,810

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

01:40-23:35

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

00:40-12:05

1 stop27h 55m

$1,830

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

20:35-18:30

3 stops29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/4

02:55-17:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,029

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/2

16:35-15:40

3 stops30h 35m

$742

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/3

14:55-23:30

1 stop40h 05m

$932

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

Booking 34 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 19 January 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 19 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Eastern, Emirates and Malaysia Airlines from Auckland to Colombo. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 $1,401, Air China will fly you from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and China Eastern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,413 and $1,419, respectively. Air China is currently priced 28% 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 $930. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore 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 Kunming the least frequently. Sydney sees the next fewest stopovers on Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Melbourne 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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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 19 January 2025.
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China EasternCheapest$1,138Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,231Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,533Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,549Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,645Average$2,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,703Average$2,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,743Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,966Average$2,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,112Average$2,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,445Average$2,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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