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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $560

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — CMB
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) 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 25 April 2024.

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$1,122

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$560
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 110% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Cairns in February are about $1,816 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $972.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CNS - CMB)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Cairns and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Singapore Airlines flights we've come across from Cairns to Colombo. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Fri 18/1018:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/1000:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,270
Fri 18/1018:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/1000:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,276

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 18/1012:45CNS - CMB
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 20/1001:10CMB - CNS
2 stops40h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,948
Fri 18/1012:45CNS - CMB
2 stops61h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 20/1001:10CMB - CNS
2 stops40h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,956
Fri 18/1012:45CNS - CMB
2 stops61h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 21/1012:15CMB - CNS
2 stops39h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,958
Fri 18/1012:45CNS - CMB
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 21/1012:15CMB - CNS
2 stops39h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,965

Cheap Cairns to Colombo flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Colombo specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Colombo in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 28/418:15CNS - CMB
1 stop81h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/500:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,439
Sun 28/418:15CNS - CMB
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/510:40CMB - CNS
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,493
Sun 28/407:00CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/522:55CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,495
Sun 28/419:40CNS - CMB
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/522:55CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,504
Sun 28/407:00CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/510:40CMB - CNS
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,584
Sun 28/413:30CNS - CMB
2 stops62h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/501:10CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,798
Sun 28/413:30CNS - CMB
2 stops62h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/500:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,044
Sun 28/412:45CNS - CMB
3 stops58h 15mEmirates
Sat 11/503:05CMB - CNS
2 stops34h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/4$2,104
Sun 28/418:15CNS - CMB
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/512:15CMB - CNS
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$2,354

Cairns to Colombo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Colombo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Colombo in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 18/1018:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/1000:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,270
Fri 18/1018:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 20/1000:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,276
Sun 28/418:15CNS - CMB
1 stop81h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/500:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,439
Sun 28/418:15CNS - CMB
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/510:40CMB - CNS
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,493
Sun 28/407:00CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/522:55CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,495
Sun 28/419:40CNS - CMB
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/522:55CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,504
Sun 28/407:00CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/510:40CMB - CNS
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,584
Sun 28/413:30CNS - CMB
2 stops62h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/501:10CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,798
Fri 18/1012:45CNS - CMB
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 20/1001:10CMB - CNS
2 stops40h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$1,948

One-way flights to Colombo from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Cairns to Colombo can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Cairns, there is a search form available above.
Wed 3/716:10CNS - CMB
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$560
Wed 3/719:05CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$634
Wed 3/710:30CNS - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,183

Find flights from Cairns to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Colombo 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 605,443 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/10

1 stop11h 40m

$1,270

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/10

1 stop11h 40m

$1,276

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

2 stops37h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/10

2 stops40h 20m

$1,948

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

2 stops61h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/10

2 stops40h 20m

$1,956

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

2 stops61h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/10

2 stops39h 45m

$1,958

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

2 stops37h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/10

2 stops39h 45m

$1,965

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

3 stops37h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/10

2 stops28h 30m

$2,041

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 18/10

3 stops34h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/10

2 stops29h 30m

$2,048

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Colombo by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Colombo is currently $792 while a return flight costs $1,808. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $730). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,270). 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.

January

$1,307

February

$1,164

March

$1,173

April

$1,179

May

$1,123

June

$1,341

July

$1,226

August

$1,196

September

$1,287

October

$1,190

November

$1,233

December

$1,953

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °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 25 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Emirates from Cairns to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,004 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I'm a long time SQ patron. For good reason. Had a similar trip last year and took another airline (at that time, price was the main factor). This time I took SQ as they had really good rates. No comparison. Dependable, reliable service and excellent aircraft. No issue with my special checked in item (a guitar that had to be handled differently) on my way to my destination (not this flight). In the previous mentioned other airline, they misplace my luggage upon arrival. After spending about an hour (with no effective help from that airline's agent), I managed to find it at another belt!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Cairns on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $1,270, but on average you can expect to pay $1,807.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,270, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,948 and $2,041, respectively. Singapore Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does CNS to CMB mean?

    Cairns Airport is CNS and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is CMB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Colombo that include extra baggage allowance?

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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 Cairns to Colombo.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Colombo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Colombo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Colombo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 23/4.

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