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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand from $921

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — AKL
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New Zealand

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to New Zealand (NZ0). 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 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,458

One-way from

$921
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 7/3-31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 05m total
  • Colombo to New Zealand
21/2
  • 21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Colombo to New Zealand

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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 19 January 2025.

Fri 7/322:30CMB - AKL
2 stops34h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 31/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/1$1,458
Sat 1/322:50CMB - AKL
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,637
Sun 1/600:50CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/610:00AKL - CMB
1 stop20h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,875
Tue 11/300:40CMB - AKL
1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 31/513:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,884
Wed 12/307:30CMB - AKL
2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 2/606:40AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$2,139
Tue 25/200:45CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 30/513:45AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1$2,157
Mon 2/620:35CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Fri 6/620:30AKL - CMB
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/1$2,651
Tue 11/322:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Tue 3/619:30AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 55mAir China
Deal found 18/1$2,941

Find flights from Colombo to New Zealand within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to New Zealand 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 19 January 2025.

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ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/3

22:30-16:35

2 stops34h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,458

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

22:50-16:45

2 stops34h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,637

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/6

00:50-12:20

1 stop29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

10:00-23:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,875

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

00:40-12:05

1 stop27h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,884

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

07:30-14:05

2 stops23h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

06:40-21:30

2 stops21h 20m

$2,139

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/2

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

13:45-23:35

1 stop40h 20m

$2,157

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/6

22:05-09:50

1 stop29h 15m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

20:30-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

$2,651

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

19:30-20:55

2 stops31h 55m

$2,941

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/3

19:30-05:00

1 stop26h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/9

13:15-16:20

1 stop33h 35m

$3,037

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/2

22:50-05:30

3 stops47h 10m

$921

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to New Zealand

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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 19 January 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 19 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways from Colombo to New Zealand 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.
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3,356 reviews

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8.3

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8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.5
Good
828 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

7.5
Good
823 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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?

    $1,179 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,254 and $1,297, respectively.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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$1,271Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,662Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,733Average$2,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,778Average$2,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,901Average$2,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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