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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand from $880

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — AKL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Colombo to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,349

One-way from

$880

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,012
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 86h 55m total
  • Colombo to New Zealand
5/7
  • 5/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Colombo to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($721 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($133 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from Colombo to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Mon 2/622:10CMB - AKL
3 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 9/621:00AKL - CMB
2 stops51h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/4$1,349
Tue 17/610:40CMB - AKL
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/912:40AKL - CMB
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,469
Mon 16/600:50CMB - AKL
1 stop14h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/914:10AKL - CMB
1 stop15h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,792
Sun 1/600:50CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/613:25AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/4$1,967
Sat 31/500:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 14/600:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,214
Wed 23/420:35CMB - AKL
3 stops34h 40mEmirates
Wed 30/415:15AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 45mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$3,614
Thu 6/1122:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Sat 22/1120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Deal found 17/4$11,129

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/6

22:10-15:45

3 stops35h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

21:00-18:20

2 stops51h 50m

$1,349

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/6

10:40-18:30

3 stops25h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

12:40-09:40

2 stops27h 30m

$1,469

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/6

00:50-22:10

1 stop14h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

14:10-23:35

1 stop15h 55m

$1,792

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/6

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

13:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

$1,967

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/5

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

$2,214

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/7

03:30-16:55

3 stops30h 55m

$880

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/6

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

$1,099

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,200

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/6

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,238

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/7

07:50-23:00

2 stops32h 40m

$1,363

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 CMB to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

    $1,099 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Eastern and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from $1,200 and $1,238, respectively.

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

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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 Colombo to New Zealand.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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$1,191Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,689Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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