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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $529

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 February 2026.

Sun 12/718:15
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop33h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 31/711:45
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop48h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,047
Tue 3/307:45
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/301:05
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,217
Mon 13/420:10
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/509:05
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,237
Sun 12/721:40
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/700:50
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,241
Fri 1/506:45
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/511:20
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,280
Fri 1/518:15
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop33h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 14/500:50
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop11h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,302
Mon 13/418:15
CNS
-
CMB
1 stop20h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 21/500:50
CMB
-
CNS
1 stop11h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,304
Tue 28/412:35
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops39h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 15/501:05
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops33h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/2$1,315
Sun 3/515:45
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops36h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 15/501:05
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops33h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/2$1,325
Mon 4/518:20
CNS
-
CMB
2 stops33h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 15/501:05
CMB
-
CNS
2 stops33h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/2$1,328

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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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,047

One-way from

$529

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$971
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 35m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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13/4
  • 13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 February 2026.
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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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 12/7

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/7

11:45-17:00

1 stop48h 45m

$1,047

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 3/3

07:45-23:30

2 stops44h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

01:05-16:55

2 stops35h 20m

$1,217

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 13/4

20:10-21:50

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

09:05-05:30

2 stops15h 55m

$1,237

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 12/7

21:40-23:30

2 stops30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/7

00:50-15:00

2 stops33h 40m

$1,241

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 13/4

18:15-10:15

1 stop20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,304

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 13/4

18:15-10:15

1 stop20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,304

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 28/4

12:35-23:45

2 stops39h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

01:05-15:00

2 stops33h 25m

$1,315

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 3/5

15:45-23:45

2 stops36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

01:05-15:00

2 stops33h 25m

$1,325

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 4/5

18:20-23:45

2 stops33h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

01:05-15:00

2 stops33h 25m

$1,328

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 13/4

19:10-11:05

2 stops44h 25m

$529

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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 19 February 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
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
1,170 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
993 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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

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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. 3 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 50m. 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 $665, 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 $801 and $1,290, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 48% 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.

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo

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Cathay PacificCheapest$665Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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