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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $716

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/1

22:00-18:00

2 stops27h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,245

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

13:15-22:35

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,501

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/1

20:30-21:05

2 stops56h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,541

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,558

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 1/5

06:35-23:35

2 stops23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/6

00:50-09:30

1 stop26h 10m

$1,665

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

09:20-23:35

2 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:50-22:10

1 stop14h 50m

$1,675

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

$1,699

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/1

15:35-22:20

1 stop38h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,716

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 1/5

06:10-09:40

3 stops34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/6

00:55-16:20

3 stops32h 55m

$1,718

QueenstownColombo

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/2

16:45-22:30

3 stops37h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

11:25-14:20

2 stops19h 25m

$1,916

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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 20 November 2024.

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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 20 November 2024.

Tue 26/1107:30AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1200:10CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,509
Sat 30/1120:55AKL - CMB
1 stop32h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 24/1200:35CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,998
Tue 26/1121:05AKL - CMB
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Mon 2/1202:45CMB - AKL
2 stops38h 10mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$2,121
Wed 27/1106:05CHC - CMB
2 stops57h 50mEmirates
Tue 10/1202:45CMB - CHC
2 stops37h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$2,279
Wed 27/1106:05CHC - CMB
2 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1223:30CMB - CHC
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,291
Thu 26/1220:30AKL - CMB
2 stops56h 05mAir China
Tue 7/122:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 20/11$2,364
Tue 26/1114:40AKL - CMB
1 stop42h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 3/1211:15CMB - AKL
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,437
Thu 26/1222:00AKL - CMB
2 stops30h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 7/120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/11$2,467
Thu 28/1111:10AKL - CMB
2 stops35h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/1204:20CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11$2,517
Wed 11/1206:05CHC - CMB
2 stops46h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 16/1201:10CMB - CHC
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$2,579
Tue 17/1207:00AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 23/1201:10CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$2,723
Thu 21/1107:00ZQN - CMB
3 stops42h 55mEmirates
Sun 24/1120:15CMB - ZQN
3 stops65h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$2,915

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 $1,466). 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 20 November 2024.

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 20 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines 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
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
878 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
820 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 New Zealand to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 SriLankan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $729. Singapore Airlines flights start at $785 while deals on China Eastern start at $1,043 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.

  • 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 $1,466). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 150,872 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,085Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,168Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,169Average$2,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,286Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,469Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,516Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,523Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Batik AirCheapest$1,754Average$2,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,810Average$2,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,830Average$2,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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