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Cheapest round-trip
$967
Typical prices: $944-$1,361
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Sat 10/13Wed 10/31
AKL - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$466
Typical prices: $478-$745
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Sun 2/18
AKL - CMB • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Auckland and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
19 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
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Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Cheapest • Avg $1,060 (round-trip)
Singapore Changi (SIN)
Shortest trip • 17h 38m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Colombo (AKL-CMB)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Auckland to Colombo

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:10 am - 5:50 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 10m1 stop Melbourne
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10:50 pm - 5:30 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
47h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Melbourne
$967Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 18
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1:15 pm - 4:30 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 45m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
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7:30 pm - 6:50 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
$983Qatar Airways
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:00 pm - 7:00 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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8:50 pm - 4:35 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$991China Eastern
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:00 pm - 7:00 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
8:50 pm - 4:35 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$992China Eastern
Thu, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 17
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1:55 pm - 11:35 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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12:40 am - 12:01 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
15h 51m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,005Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 17
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1:55 pm - 11:35 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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12:40 am - 12:01 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
15h 51m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,006Malaysia Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:30 pm - 8:55 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Chengdu
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10:25 pm - 5:25 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
59h 30m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Beijing Capital
$1,035Air China
Sun, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 30
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2:15 pm - 9:05 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Chengdu Tianfu Intl
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10:25 pm - 5:35 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
35h 40m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Beijing Capital
$1,035Air China
Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9
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9:25 am - 11:30 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 35m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi
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12:45 am - 9:35 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,308Singapore Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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9:05 pm - 10:15 amAKL  Auckland Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
44h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
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9:50 pm - 11:15 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,356Emirates
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Price, demand and travel trends for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 2% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at $912 round-trip.
•December ($1,500) and January ($1,152) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$466
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
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Your Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 6,781 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $944 to $1,361, with an average of $1,109 over the past 12 months. Anything below $944 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $1,109. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $967 to $2,856. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $778, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Ace
    • AcaRent
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • SR RENT A CAR

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Melbourne (MEL) - 11% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On the Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,056 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,139: a $83 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 38m, compared with 17h 54m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 18h 10m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • What is the time difference between Auckland and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Auckland (India Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,056 - about $83 less than Wednesday (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average $912 round-trip in that month - typically $588 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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