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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka from $739

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CMB
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka 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 150,367 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2024.

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,302

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

07:30-22:35

1 stop22h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,453

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

$1,564

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

10:00-23:35

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,683

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

10:10-23:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

00:45-09:40

1 stop25h 25m

$1,704

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/1

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/2

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,784

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/2

20:55-22:20

1 stop32h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,832

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/2

13:30-16:00

2 stops34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

02:45-14:05

2 stops27h 50m

$2,048

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/1

14:40-03:50

2 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

04:50-05:00

2 stops40h 40m

$2,097

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

00:55-23:30

1 stop30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

00:45-09:25

1 stop25h 10m

$2,194

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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to Sri Lanka (LK0). 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 17 November 2024.

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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 17 November 2024.

Tue 26/1120:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Tue 3/1222:25CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAir China
Deal found 17/11$1,462
Wed 27/1122:00AKL - CMB
2 stops54h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 27/1222:30CMB - AKL
3 stops37h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/11$1,627
Tue 26/1107:30AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/1200:10CMB - AKL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$1,673
Tue 26/1121:05AKL - CMB
1 stop32h 25mEmirates
Mon 2/1202:45CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/11$2,235
Wed 11/1206:00CHC - CMB
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/1210:25CMB - CHC
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$2,658
Thu 28/1111:10AKL - CMB
2 stops47h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 13/104:20CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/11$2,661
Wed 11/1206:05CHC - CMB
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 16/1201:10CMB - CHC
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/11$2,857
Wed 27/1113:30AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 27/1207:35CMB - AKL
1 stop21h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,942
Wed 11/1206:05CHC - CMB
3 stops43h 50mEmirates
Mon 16/1202:45CMB - CHC
2 stops28h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/11$3,021
Sun 17/1117:00AKL - CMB
1 stop38h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 28/1200:45CMB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/11$3,080
Tue 31/1220:35ZQN - CMB
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/110:25CMB - ZQN
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$3,114
Tue 31/1215:05ZQN - CMB
2 stops38h 20mEmirates
Tue 7/120:15CMB - ZQN
3 stops34h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/11$3,120

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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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Sri Lanka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,466). 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 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 17 November 2024.

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 17 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
528 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 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 $1,055 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from $1,240 and Emirates from $1,320 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 $1,466). 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 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 150,367 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$1,092Average$1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,167Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,175Average$2,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,292Average$2,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,475Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,533Average$2,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,534Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Batik AirCheapest$1,763Average$2,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,818Average$2,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,838Average$2,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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