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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $694

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,067

One-way from

$694

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,764
18/2-27/2
  • 18/2-27/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 25m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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17/2
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/209:45CNS - CMB
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/210:25CMB - CNS
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,067
Wed 12/218:35CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/200:45CMB - CNS
1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,332
Wed 12/214:35CNS - CMB
3 stops35h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 27/201:10CMB - CNS
2 stops30h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,656
Sat 12/413:05CNS - CMB
3 stops33h 55mEmirates
Thu 24/402:05CMB - CNS
2 stops35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/1$1,918

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 18/2

09:45-09:25

3 stops28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

10:25-06:10

3 stops39h 15m

$1,067

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 12/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,332

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 12/2

14:35-21:10

3 stops35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

12:10-11:50

2 stops19h 10m

$1,656

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sat 12/4

13:05-18:30

3 stops33h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/4

02:05-18:00

2 stops35h 25m

$1,918

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 17/2

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

$694

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 17/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop57h 25m

$818

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 17/2

12:45-18:25

3 stops34h 10m

$1,659

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 1 airline has flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Cairns on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $1,332, 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 Qantas Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,656 and $1,918, respectively.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Colombo.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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 airline flying from Cairns to Colombo

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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