What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $867. SriLankan Airlines flights start at $971 while deals on China Eastern start at $1,062 one-way. Find deals

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Christchurch - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Hamilton - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Consider Air China, Cathay Pacific or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 17% by booking at least 18 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,623.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New Zealand. Prices for February average $1,813 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,116. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Colombo?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Colombo?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

$1,716+ Flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Colombo

Round-trip from	$1,354
One-way from	$699
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,965

China Eastern
30/5-27/6
4 total stops
66h 20m total
New Zealand to Colombo

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2/6
3 total stops
56h 45m total
New Zealand to Colombo

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($489 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($112 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2025.

Mon 19/521:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 26/520:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/4$1,333

Thu 8/506:10AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/600:45CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,355

Sat 7/608:20CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/600:45CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,537

Thu 12/613:00AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 19/600:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,540

Thu 12/619:30AKL - CMB

2 stops55h 55mAir China

Mon 23/622:15CMB - AKL

2 stops48h 55mAir China

Deal found 19/4$1,710

Thu 13/1117:00AKL - CMB

1 stop38h 00mSingapore Airlines

Wed 26/1100:45CMB - AKL

1 stop30h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,739

Thu 12/600:25AKL - CMB

1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 19/600:45CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,778

Sun 24/813:25AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific

Sat 6/900:50CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/4$1,820

Mon 18/817:45CHC - CMB

3 stops31h 15mEmirates

Mon 1/920:35CMB - CHC

3 stops33h 50mEmirates

Deal found 18/4$2,247

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Fri 30/521:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 27/622:10CMB - AKL

3 stops37h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/4$1,354

Thu 8/506:10AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/600:45CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,355

Thu 12/613:00AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 19/600:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,540

Thu 12/600:25AKL - CMB

1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 19/600:45CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,778

Thu 12/619:30AKL - CMB

2 stops31h 55mAir China

Mon 23/622:15CMB - AKL

2 stops48h 55mAir China

Deal found 18/4$1,874

Tue 3/615:15AKL - CMB

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Tue 29/720:35CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 18/4$2,165

Fri 13/606:00AKL - CMB

2 stops47h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 20/612:15CMB - AKL

2 stops19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/4$2,424

Sat 7/608:20CHC - CMB

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/600:45CMB - CHC

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,537

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Mon 28/421:00AKL - CMB

2 stops51h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 2/522:10CMB - AKL

2 stops52h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/4$1,911

Mon 28/407:30AKL - CMB

2 stops21h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 1/501:50CMB - AKL

2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/4$2,455

Mon 28/420:30AKL - CMB

1 stop32h 10mEmirates

Thu 1/502:55CMB - AKL

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 18/4$2,712

Mon 28/410:40AKL - CMB

3 stops62h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/501:10CMB - AKL

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,749

Tue 29/400:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,741

Wed 30/413:15AKL - CMB

1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 24/520:20CMB - AKL

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/4$3,453

Thu 8/506:10AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/600:45CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,355

Mon 12/520:30AKL - CMB

2 stops43h 30mEmirates

Sun 25/520:35CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/4$2,189

Thu 15/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 22/500:45CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 17/4$1,971

Mon 19/521:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Mon 26/520:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/4$1,333

Sat 31/513:00AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 26/600:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,551

One-way flights from New Zealand to Colombo
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Mon 2/620:40AKL - CMB

3 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$699

Sun 3/820:50ZQN - CMB

3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4$793

Wed 11/613:25AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/4$867

Tue 10/600:25AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/4$971

Tue 1/721:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/4$1,062

Fri 1/814:25ZQN - CMB

2 stops32h 10mAir India

Deal found 17/4$1,072

Mon 30/600:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/4$1,347

Wed 30/415:15AKL - CMB

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 18/4$1,721

Mon 30/600:25AKL - CMB

2 stops35h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/4$3,202

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/6

22:10-18:30

3 stops37h 50m

$1,354

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

06:10-22:45

1 stop23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/6

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,355

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 7/6

08:20-22:45

1 stop20h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/6

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,537

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/6

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,540

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

00:25-16:05

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/6

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,778

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

19:30-20:55

2 stops31h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/6

22:15-05:40

2 stops48h 55m

$1,874

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 25/9

06:35-23:35

2 stops23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

11:05-23:50

2 stops29h 15m

$2,150

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

15:15-18:30

3 stops33h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/7

20:35-09:50

2 stops30h 45m

$2,165

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

15:45-18:30

3 stops33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/9

10:05-00:20

2 stops55h 45m

$2,221

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/6

06:00-22:45

2 stops47h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/6

12:15-14:05

2 stops19h 20m

$2,424

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from New Zealand 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 NZ to CMB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Colombo 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific from New Zealand to Colombo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

820 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

848 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,769 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

254 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,201 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $867. SriLankan Airlines flights start at $971 while deals on China Eastern start at $1,062 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Christchurch - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Hamilton - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Colombo

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China Eastern	Cheapest$1,063	Average$1,452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,157	Average$1,608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,161	Average$2,177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,331	Average$1,810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,343	Average$2,090	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,437	Average$1,942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,495	Average$1,760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,796	Average$2,584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,969	Average$2,404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,096	Average$2,521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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