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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $478

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
7 helmi — 14 helmi1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 tammikuu 2026.

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July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,462
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 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 8 tammikuu 2026.

la 22/809:25CNS - CMB
2 stops30h 10mQantas Airways
ti 25/807:35CMB - CNS
2 stops29h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,599
la 22/815:35CNS - CMB
2 stops35h 05mEmirates
ti 25/820:35CMB - CNS
3 stops34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$2,160

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

ke 28/1

19:15-11:50

2 stops45h 05m

$478

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

pe 30/1

19:15-11:50

2 stops45h 05m

$497

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

su 1/2

06:40-02:00

3 stops23h 50m

$534

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

la 31/1

19:15-11:50

3 stops21h 05m

$582

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

to 29/1

10:55-11:50

3 stops29h 25m

$601

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

to 29/1

11:25-23:30

1 stop16h 35m

$757

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

pe 30/1

18:35-10:45

1 stop44h 40m

$761

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

la 31/1

11:25-23:30

1 stop16h 35m

$799

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

su 1/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

$830

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 93% 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.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,175.

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 18m.

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 8 tammikuu 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas 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
1,429 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,124 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 3 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 $670, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $830 and $1,336, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 50% 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?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Colombo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Colombo. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 tammikuu 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$788Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,336Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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