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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka from $708

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,365

One-way from

$708

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,996
17/5-29/5
  • 17/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Sri Lanka
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($514 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Mon 28/721:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 10/820:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,358
Sat 17/513:25AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/500:20CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,365
Sat 3/516:40CHC - CMB
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/500:20CMB - CHC
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,523
Mon 21/713:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 5/800:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,530
Thu 13/1123:55AKL - CMB
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Thu 27/1122:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 12/4$1,672
Thu 13/1117:00AKL - CMB
1 stop38h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/1100:45CMB - AKL
1 stop30h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,674
Mon 18/806:35CHC - CMB
2 stops23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/800:50CMB - CHC
2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,785
Fri 24/1014:25AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/1200:45CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/4$1,818
Mon 21/700:25AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 5/807:40CMB - AKL
1 stop21h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,037
Sat 3/515:45CHC - CMB
3 stops33h 15mEmirates
Sat 31/520:35CMB - CHC
3 stops45h 05mEmirates
Deal found 11/4$2,123
Tue 27/520:30AKL - CMB
1 stop32h 10mEmirates
Tue 3/610:05CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mEmirates
Deal found 12/4$2,161
Thu 1/506:00CHC - CMB
2 stops35h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 16/501:10CMB - CHC
2 stops31h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/4$2,331

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

20:40-21:55

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/6

03:30-23:40

3 stops37h 40m

$1,393

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

21:45-21:10

2 stops29h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,482

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 3/5

16:40-22:55

1 stop36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

00:20-23:59

1 stop17h 09m

$1,523

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/6

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/7

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,638

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

06:35-23:35

2 stops23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

00:50-23:50

2 stops40h 30m

$1,785

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/5

00:25-16:05

1 stop22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/6

00:45-00:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,790

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

10:15-23:30

1 stop19h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/7

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

$2,073

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

15:15-18:15

2 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/7

20:35-09:50

2 stops30h 45m

$2,116

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Sat 3/5

15:45-18:30

3 stops33h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/5

20:35-00:10

3 stops45h 05m

$2,123

ChristchurchColombo

CHC - CMB

CHCCMB

Christchurch

Thu 1/5

06:00-11:05

2 stops35h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/5

01:10-15:25

2 stops31h 45m

$2,331

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka (average of $700). Flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka 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 LK?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from New Zealand to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
844 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,075 on SriLankan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $1,111 and Emirates from $1,545 one-way.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sri Lanka (average of $700). Flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka 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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Top 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 April 2025.
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China EasternCheapest$1,083Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,180Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,182Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,356Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,368Average$2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,467Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,523Average$1,793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,830Average$2,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,926Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,135Average$2,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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