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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $758

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,394

One-way from

$758
4/2-29/3
  • 4/2-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
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  • 1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo

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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 4/206:00CHC - CMB
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/300:25CMB - CHC
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,394
Tue 18/222:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 26/201:05CMB - AKL
2 stops56h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1$1,398
Thu 13/213:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 19/200:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,462
Tue 4/313:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/300:10CMB - AKL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,475
Wed 5/220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Wed 19/222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 16/1$1,574
Wed 23/713:45AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 29/700:50CMB - AKL
1 stop26h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,715
Wed 23/711:45AKL - CMB
2 stops18h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 29/700:50CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,772
Sat 4/1001:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 30/1000:40CMB - AKL
1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,849
Tue 4/218:20CHC - CMB
2 stops35h 05mEmirates
Sat 29/302:45CMB - CHC
2 stops38h 05mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$2,015
Thu 3/415:15AKL - CMB
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Sat 26/422:05CMB - AKL
2 stops43h 55mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$2,038
Fri 2/506:10CHC - CMB
2 stops23h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5/600:50CMB - CHC
1 stop50h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,161
Mon 10/312:20ZQN - CMB
2 stops43h 40mEmirates
Sun 16/302:45CMB - ZQN
2 stops34h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$2,222

Find flights from New Zealand to Colombo within your budget

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ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 4/2

06:00-22:35

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/3

00:25-00:20

1 stop16h 25m

$1,394

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/2

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

01:05-16:35

2 stops56h 00m

$1,398

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,462

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

00:10-23:00

1 stop15h 20m

$1,475

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/2

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/2

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,574

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

14:55-23:30

1 stop40h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,769

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

09:00-23:35

2 stops21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/6

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,833

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Tue 4/2

18:20-21:55

2 stops35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/3

02:45-00:20

2 stops38h 05m

$2,015

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

20:35-18:30

3 stops29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/4

22:05-00:30

2 stops43h 55m

$2,038

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

01:40-23:35

1 stop29h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/4

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$2,074

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Colombo

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

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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 17 January 2025.

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

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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and China Eastern 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.3
Good
277 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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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 $931. Singapore Airlines flights start at $1,216 while deals on Emirates start at $1,357 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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.

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    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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China EasternCheapest$1,134Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,528Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,544Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,640Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,903Average$2,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,105Average$2,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,437Average$2,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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