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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $564

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18:40 - 23:30CNS-CMB
33h 20m2 stops
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00:50 - 08:35CMB-CNS
51h 15m2 stops
$1,388
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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11:40 - 18:15CNS-CMB
35h 05m2 stops
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19:15 - 08:45CMB-CNS
33h 00m2 stops
$1,585
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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06:45 - 22:55CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
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22:55 - 22:50CMB-CNS
43h 25m2 stops
$1,608
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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06:00 - 11:05CNS-CMB
33h 35m3 stops
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01:50 - 16:45CMB-CNS
34h 25m3 stops
$1,703
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Emirates Logo
19:40 - 18:30CNS-CMB
51h 20m3 stops
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20:35 - 16:40CMB-CNS
39h 35m3 stops
$2,758Emirates
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
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06:00 - 21:30CNS-CMB
20h 00m2 stops
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12:15 - 16:40CMB-CNS
23h 55m3 stops
$2,913Qantas Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 18:30CNS-CMB
29h 40m3 stops
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20:35 - 11:05CMB-CNS
34h 00m3 stops
$2,982Emirates
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Emirates Logo
15:35 - 18:30CNS-CMB
31h 25m3 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 11:05CMB-CNS
34h 00m3 stops
$3,028Emirates
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
20:00 - 21:30CNS-CMB
30h 00m3 stops
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12:15 - 10:35CMB-CNS
17h 50m2 stops
$3,074Qantas Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct
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20:00 - 21:30CNS-CMB
30h 00m3 stops
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12:15 - 16:40CMB-CNS
23h 55m3 stops
$3,098Qantas Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Thu, 9 Oct

Emirates flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Emirates
1 Oct
CNS19:40Cairns
51h 20m
3 stops
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
8 Oct
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
39h 35m
3 stops
CNS16:40Cairns
$2,758
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Emirates
1 Oct
CNS17:20Cairns
29h 40m
3 stops
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
8 Oct
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 00m
3 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$2,982
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Emirates
30 Sept
CNS15:35Cairns
31h 25m
3 stops
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Oct
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 00m
3 stops
CNS11:05Cairns
$3,028
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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
30 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Oct
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 55m
3 stops
CNS16:40Cairns
$2,913
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Qantas Airways
2 Oct
CNS20:00Cairns
30h 00m
3 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Oct
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:35Cairns
$3,074
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Qantas Airways
2 Oct
CNS20:00Cairns
30h 00m
3 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Oct
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 55m
3 stops
CNS16:40Cairns
$3,098
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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 7/10

18:40-23:30

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/10

00:50-08:35

2 stops51h 15m

$1,388

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 7/10

11:40-18:15

2 stops35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

19:15-08:45

2 stops33h 00m

$1,585

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 7/10

06:45-22:55

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

22:55-22:50

2 stops43h 25m

$1,608

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 1/10

06:00-11:05

3 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

01:50-16:45

3 stops34h 25m

$1,703

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 1/10

19:40-18:30

3 stops51h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

20:35-16:40

3 stops39h 35m

$2,758

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 30/9

06:00-21:30

2 stops20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

12:15-16:40

3 stops23h 55m

$2,913

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 1/10

17:20-18:30

3 stops29h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

20:35-11:05

3 stops34h 00m

$2,982

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 30/9

15:35-18:30

3 stops31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

20:35-11:05

3 stops34h 00m

$3,028

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 2/10

20:00-21:30

3 stops30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

12:15-10:35

2 stops17h 50m

$3,074

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 2/10

20:00-21:30

3 stops30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

12:15-16:40

3 stops23h 55m

$3,098

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,030. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,477.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,097. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,567 on average. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Cairns in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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Cheap Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CNS to CMB) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$564

Fastest flight time

17h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $564. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,388.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 17h 10m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cairns Airport - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 7714.7 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 17h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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8.1
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