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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $696
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
7 Nov — 14 Nov1
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to ColomboExplore 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 October 2026.
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 October 2026.
Mon 16/1118:40 -
1 stop57h 20m
Sun 22/1100:45 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/10$1,282
Thu 5/1111:40 -
2 stops40h 15m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 8/10$1,425
Fri 20/1119:50 -
1 stop26h 30m
Fri 27/1121:45 -
3 stops30h 15m
Deal found 6/10$1,433
Mon 16/1109:45 -
2 stops42h 10m
Sun 22/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 4/10$1,469
Thu 19/1118:05 -
2 stops33h 50m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 4/10$1,475
Sat 21/1111:40 -
2 stops40h 15m
Fri 27/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 7/10$1,612
Best flights from Cairns to ColomboDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 October 2026.
Mon 8/318:20 -
1 stop33h 40m
Tue 30/300:50 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 3/10$1,149
Thu 5/1111:40 -
2 stops40h 15m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 8/10$1,425
Mon 16/1118:40 -
1 stop57h 20m
Sun 22/1100:45 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/10$1,282
Thu 4/312:35 -
2 stops39h 20m
Tue 27/401:05 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 3/10$1,462
Fri 20/1119:50 -
1 stop26h 30m
Fri 27/1121:45 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 6/10$1,464
Fri 5/309:15 -
2 stops42h 40m
Mon 26/401:05 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 3/10$1,478
Sat 21/1111:40 -
2 stops40h 15m
Fri 27/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 7/10$1,612
Last-minute flights from Cairns to ColomboDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Colombo. Data last updated 8 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Colombo. Data last updated 8 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 5/1111:40 -
2 stops40h 15m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 8/10$1,425
Mon 16/1118:40 -
1 stop57h 20m
Sun 22/1100:45 -
1 stop12h 00m
Deal found 4/10$1,282
Mon 16/1109:45 -
2 stops42h 10m
Sun 22/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 4/10$1,469
Thu 19/1118:05 -
2 stops33h 50m
Sun 29/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 4/10$1,475
Fri 20/1119:50 -
1 stop26h 30m
Fri 27/1121:45 -
3 stops30h 15m
Deal found 6/10$1,433
Sat 21/1111:40 -
2 stops40h 15m
Fri 27/1100:45 -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 7/10$1,612
One-way flights from Cairns to ColomboSearch for one-way flight options from Cairns to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 October 2026.
Sat 5/1219:15 -
2 stops33h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$696
Sun 6/1207:45 -
3 stops42h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$775
Tue 8/1209:45 -
3 stops39h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$811
Wed 9/1219:15 -
2 stops26h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$894
Mon 7/1212:50 -
3 stops25h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$904
Mon 14/1207:45 -
3 stops38h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$975
Thu 10/1209:45 -
3 stops39h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$986
Wed 16/1219:15 -
2 stops26h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/10$1,025
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CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Sat 5/12
19:15-00:40
2 stops33h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$696
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Mon 14/12
09:45-19:00
2 stops37h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,062
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Tue 15/12
09:45-10:50
3 stops53h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,093
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Thu 17/12
12:35-20:45
3 stops36h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,141
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Mon 8/3
18:20-23:30
1 stop33h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 30/3
00:50-17:05
1 stop35h 45m
$1,149
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Wed 16/12
07:45-17:30
3 stops38h 15m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,196
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Mon 16/11
18:40-23:30
1 stop57h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 22/11
00:45-17:15
1 stop12h 00m
$1,282
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Sun 20/12
07:45-20:45
3 stops41h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,317
Fastest return journey
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Fri 18/12
19:15-20:45
2 stops30h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,396
CairnsColombo
CNS Cairns - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
CNSCMB
Cairns
Thu 5/11
11:40-23:25
2 stops40h 15m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 29/11
00:45-11:50
2 stops30h 35m
$1,425
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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 92% 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.
Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,342.
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 35m.
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 Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 8h 43m.
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 October 2026.
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.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentMatt,June 2026
SIN - CMB
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentMatt,June 2026
SIN - CMB
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Entertainment
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentMatt,June 2026
SIN - CMB
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