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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $582

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,360

One-way from

$582

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,727
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
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3/4
  • 3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($624 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 22 February 2025.

Mon 2/621:00AKL - CMB
2 stops51h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 8/622:10CMB - AKL
3 stops61h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2$1,291
Sun 23/206:05AKL - CMB
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/300:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,416
Tue 4/323:55AKL - CMB
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Tue 18/322:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 21/2$1,663
Mon 9/600:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 23/600:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,743
Mon 24/206:05CHC - CMB
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/310:25CMB - CHC
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,744
Sat 22/220:55AKL - CMB
1 stop32h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 30/300:25CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,762
Sat 29/314:55AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 21/401:10CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2$1,866
Thu 22/508:50AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 6/800:50CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,963
Sun 23/218:20CHC - CMB
2 stops45h 35mEmirates
Sun 2/322:05CMB - CHC
2 stops42h 40mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$2,000
Sat 22/216:35AKL - CMB
2 stops36h 50mEmirates
Tue 11/302:45CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$2,054
Mon 10/307:00ZQN - CMB
3 stops42h 55mEmirates
Mon 17/317:20CMB - ZQN
2 stops44h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$2,347

Find flights from New Zealand to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 22 February 2025.

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New Zealand

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Colombo

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

21:00-18:20

2 stops51h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/6

22:10-18:30

3 stops61h 50m

$1,291

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:05-22:20

1 stop23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,416

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

23:55-21:05

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,663

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/6

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,743

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 24/2

06:05-09:25

2 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/3

10:25-14:30

2 stops20h 35m

$1,744

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/8

00:25-16:05

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/8

00:25-00:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,777

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/3

14:55-23:50

1 stop40h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/4

01:10-11:40

1 stop28h 00m

$1,866

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

08:50-23:35

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/8

00:50-13:55

2 stops30h 35m

$1,963

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

16:05-18:30

3 stops32h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/6

02:55-12:35

2 stops27h 10m

$2,116

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

07:00-18:25

3 stops42h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

17:20-21:05

2 stops44h 15m

$2,347

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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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $791. Cathay Pacific flights start at $919 while deals on Emirates start at $1,345 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 Queenstown Intl - 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.

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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$1,101Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,196Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,198Average$2,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,363Average$2,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,393Average$1,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,509Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,555Average$2,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,854Average$2,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,033Average$2,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,375Average$2,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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