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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $1,003

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,065

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,184
9/5-14/5
  • 9/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 15m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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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 15 April 2025.

Fri 7/1119:15CNS - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1211:25CMB - CNS
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,003
Fri 7/1118:35CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/1200:45CMB - CNS
1 stop12h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,020
Fri 9/518:40CNS - CMB
2 stops44h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 18/511:25CMB - CNS
2 stops19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,459
Fri 9/512:15CNS - CMB
3 stops34h 45mEmirates
Wed 14/520:35CMB - CNS
3 stops55h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/4$2,098

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 9/5

21:30-10:25

2 stops41h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

23:45-23:05

2 stops42h 50m

$1,065

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 9/5

18:40-10:25

2 stops44h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/5

11:25-11:05

2 stops19h 10m

$1,459

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 9/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,541

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 9/5

12:15-18:30

3 stops34h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

20:35-08:35

3 stops55h 30m

$2,098

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Deals found on 15/4

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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 15 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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. 2 airlines have 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 $1,459, Qantas Airways will fly you from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,541 and $2,098, 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 $1,241). 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

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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