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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $970

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
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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 26 July 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,632

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,325
25/9-5/10
  • 25/9-5/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 128% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to CMB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Emirates flights from Cairns to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Cairns and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Emirates flights we've come across from Cairns to Colombo. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 25/913:45CNS - CMB
2 stops55h 20mEmirates
Sun 6/1010:05CMB - CNS
2 stops45h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,399
Wed 25/913:45CNS - CMB
3 stops57h 15mEmirates
Sat 5/1002:05CMB - CNS
2 stops53h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,410
Mon 6/118:40CNS - CMB
2 stops42h 15mEmirates
Sun 19/109:55CMB - CNS
3 stops45h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,442
Mon 6/118:40CNS - CMB
2 stops31h 45mEmirates
Sat 18/102:45CMB - CNS
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$2,479
Fri 20/1212:50CNS - CMB
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Sun 5/102:45CMB - CNS
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/7$4,286

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between Cairns and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 6/118:35CNS - CMB
1 stop57h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 18/100:45CMB - CNS
1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,705
Fri 20/1218:35CNS - CMB
1 stop57h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 5/100:45CMB - CNS
1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,470

Cheap Cairns to Colombo flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Colombo specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Colombo in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 19/816:10CNS - CMB
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/800:50CMB - CNS
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,473
Mon 19/819:40CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/803:20CMB - CNS
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,559
Mon 19/816:35CNS - CMB
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/800:20CMB - CNS
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,606
Mon 19/818:55CNS - CMB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/803:20CMB - CNS
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,609
Mon 19/818:55CNS - CMB
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/807:40CMB - CNS
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,650
Mon 19/810:30CNS - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/800:25CMB - CNS
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,690
Mon 19/819:40CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/803:20CMB - CNS
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,704
Mon 19/818:55CNS - CMB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/803:20CMB - CNS
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,756
Mon 19/816:10CNS - CMB
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/800:20CMB - CNS
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,805

Cairns to Colombo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Colombo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Colombo in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 13/1119:10CNS - CMB
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1123:00CMB - CNS
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$970
Wed 13/1118:35CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Wed 27/1100:45CMB - CNS
1 stop36h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,143
Wed 13/1110:55CNS - CMB
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/1110:40CMB - CNS
3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,450
Mon 19/816:10CNS - CMB
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/800:50CMB - CNS
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,473
Mon 19/819:40CNS - CMB
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/803:20CMB - CNS
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,559
Wed 13/1119:10CNS - CMB
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1100:25CMB - CNS
3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,602
Mon 19/816:35CNS - CMB
1 stop34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/800:20CMB - CNS
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,606
Mon 19/818:55CNS - CMB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/803:20CMB - CNS
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,609
Wed 25/910:30CNS - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1000:20CMB - CNS
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$1,632

Find flights from Cairns to Colombo within your budget

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 615,779 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 25/9

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,632

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 6/1

1 stop57h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/1

1 stop12h 05m

$1,705

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 25/9

2 stops38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/10

2 stops30h 45m

$1,793

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 6/1

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/1

1 stop17h 05m

$1,951

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 6/1

2 stops40h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/1

2 stops24h 10m

$2,364

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 25/9

2 stops55h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/10

2 stops45h 30m

$2,399

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 25/9

3 stops57h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/10

2 stops53h 30m

$2,410

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 6/1

2 stops42h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/1

3 stops45h 40m

$2,442

CairnsColombo Bandaranaike Intl

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 20/12

1 stop57h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/1

1 stop12h 05m

$2,470

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Deals found on 25/7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 July 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Colombo

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Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 26 July 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Cairns to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,367 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,367 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,367 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,754 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,367 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
945 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,367 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
902 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,367 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We were in seat 43B. We were the last few rows to be served breakfast, and they had run out of food, trays etc. Finally received a yoghurt, fruit, and a breadroll. We were not offered a tea or coffee only a glass of juice or water. The hostesses seemed to be new to the job and struggling. The overnight flight was freezing, and not an enjoyable journey.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,632, but on average you can expect to pay $2,632.

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

    Currently priced at $1,705, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,793 and $2,364, respectively.

  • What does CNS to CMB mean?

    Cairns Airport is CNS and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is CMB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Colombo that include extra baggage allowance?

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    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

  • 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 $713). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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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