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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $1,072

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CMB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,072

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,187
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 27/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Cairns to Colombo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 27/212:00CNS - CMB
1 stop16h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/300:45CMB - CNS
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$1,072
Thu 27/212:00CNS - CMB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/300:45CMB - CNS
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,157
Mon 12/518:15CNS - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/500:50CMB - CNS
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,417
Mon 12/518:40CNS - CMB
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 24/512:15CMB - CNS
2 stops25h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,436
Mon 12/512:15CNS - CMB
3 stops34h 45mEmirates
Sat 24/520:35CMB - CNS
3 stops39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$1,955

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 21 February 2025.

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Cairns

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 12/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop35h 40m

$1,417

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 12/5

18:40-21:30

2 stops31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

12:15-17:50

2 stops25h 05m

$1,436

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 12/5

12:15-18:30

3 stops34h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

20:35-16:30

3 stops39h 25m

$1,955

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 12/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

23:45-11:35

2 stops31h 20m

$2,084

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Deals found on 21/2

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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 $1,273). 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.

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 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

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 $1,072, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,417 and $1,436, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 17% 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?

    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 $1,273). 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$952Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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