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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $1,618

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
20 elo — 27 elo1
1 adult

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 15 elokuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,618

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,517
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/11-16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($412 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 elokuu 2025.

ke 26/1118:35CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
ti 16/1200:45CMB - CNS
1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,618
ke 26/1111:35CNS - CMB
2 stops40h 25mCathay Pacific
ti 16/1200:45CMB - CNS
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8$1,653
su 28/915:35CNS - CMB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
la 4/1000:50CMB - CNS
2 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,658
ke 26/1109:45CNS - CMB
3 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
ke 17/1212:10CMB - CNS
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,786
ke 26/1106:00CNS - CMB
2 stops19h 40mQantas Airways
ke 17/1212:10CMB - CNS
2 stops18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,857
su 28/918:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
la 4/1000:50CMB - CNS
1 stop11h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,915

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

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Cairns

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

ke 26/11

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ti 16/12

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,618

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

ke 26/11

11:35-23:30

2 stops40h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ti 16/12

00:45-10:30

1 stop29h 15m

$1,653

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

su 28/9

15:35-23:30

2 stops36h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

la 4/10

00:50-11:55

2 stops54h 35m

$1,658

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

ke 26/11

09:45-23:35

3 stops18h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ke 17/12

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,786

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

ke 26/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ke 17/12

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,857

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

ke 15/10

11:15-08:10

2 stops49h 25m

$1,701

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Deals found on 13/8

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 96% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,111.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 9h 38m.

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 15 elokuu 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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.

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

    Currently priced at $853, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,381. Singapore Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$853Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,381Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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