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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $1,348

CNS — CMB
23 Sep — 30 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Colombo

Thu 5/1106:00 -
2 stops22h 00m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 20/8$1,348
Wed 16/913:55 -
2 stops38h 05m
Wed 7/1000:50 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 23/8$1,567
Wed 16/919:35 -
1 stop26h 45m
Mon 28/921:45 -
2 stops31h 05m
Deal found 19/8$1,608
Wed 16/919:35 -
1 stop26h 45m
Thu 8/1019:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 20/8$1,609
Wed 16/912:35 -
2 stops39h 25m
Wed 7/1000:50 -
2 stops53h 30m
Deal found 24/8$1,615

Find flight deals from Cairns to Colombo

Round-trip from

$1,348

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,089
5/11-29/11
  • 5/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 35m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($315 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

19:35-17:50

1 stop26h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,609

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

17:40-23:30

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

00:50-15:00

2 stops33h 40m

$1,723

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

17:40-17:50

2 stops28h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:30

1 stop22h 10m

$1,825
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

12:10-14:55

3 stops22h 15m

$1,920

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $964). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,089). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,788 and $1,941 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,348 on Multiple Airlines (5 Nov–29 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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
1,585 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,456 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,585 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Jetstar can get you from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 26h 45m. 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 $656, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Singapore Airlines for as low as $833. Cathay Pacific is priced at 55% 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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  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Colombo?

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $964). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $2,089). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$656Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$833Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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