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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $457

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
31 Oct — 7 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 1 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$969

One-way from

$457

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($284 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 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 1 October 2025.

Thu 13/1109:45CNS - CMB
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1123:00CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/9$1,078
Tue 28/1006:40CNS - CMB
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1122:50CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/9$1,138
Tue 28/1012:35CNS - CMB
2 stops39h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1100:45CMB - CNS
2 stops29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/9$1,226
Thu 13/1112:35CNS - CMB
2 stops39h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 19/1100:45CMB - CNS
2 stops29h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/9$1,265
Tue 28/1023:55CNS - CMB
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1123:00CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/9$1,300

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 October 2025.
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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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 6/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,134

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/10

06:40-21:50

3 stops43h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/11

10:25-05:45

3 stops38h 50m

$1,155

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

00:45-16:50

2 stops35h 35m

$1,214

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/10

12:35-23:30

2 stops39h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

00:45-10:45

2 stops29h 30m

$1,226

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 13/11

06:00-11:00

3 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/11

01:15-16:40

3 stops34h 55m

$1,246

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 13/11

12:35-23:30

2 stops39h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/11

00:45-10:45

2 stops29h 30m

$1,265

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-23:30

2 stops37h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-10:45

2 stops53h 30m

$1,265

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:15-17:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,288

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 22/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

$457

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 16/1

19:15-22:00

2 stops31h 15m

$575

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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 95% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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.

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 1 October 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
1,373 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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
1,373 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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
910 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,373 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Singapore Airlines can get you from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 33h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7712 km.

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

    Currently priced at $847, 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 $1,363. Singapore Airlines is priced at 39% 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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  • 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.

  • 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 $681). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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$847Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,363Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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