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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $527

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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 23:30CNS-CMB
33h 25m1 stop
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00:45 - 17:20CMB-CNS
12h 05m1 stop
$944Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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06:40 - 02:00CNS-CMB
23h 50m3 stops
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03:30 - 05:45CMB-CNS
21h 45m2 stops
$1,107Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 09:25CNS-CMB
26h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:30 - 05:45CMB-CNS
21h 45m2 stops
$1,176Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
18:35 - 23:30CNS-CMB
33h 25m1 stop
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00:45 - 17:20CMB-CNS
12h 05m1 stop
$1,298Virgin Australia
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 23:30CNS-CMB
37h 10m2 stops
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00:45 - 10:45CMB-CNS
53h 30m2 stops
$1,517Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 23:30CNS-CMB
37h 10m2 stops
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00:45 - 10:45CMB-CNS
29h 30m2 stops
$1,520Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 21:10CNS-CMB
40h 20m2 stops
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12:10 - 10:45CMB-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,599Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:10CNS-CMB
19h 40m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 10:45CMB-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,604Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 18:25CNS-CMB
35h 20m3 stops
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02:40 - 10:45CMB-CNS
27h 35m2 stops
$1,954Emirates
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 18:25CNS-CMB
35h 20m3 stops
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02:40 - 10:45CMB-CNS
27h 35m2 stops
$1,960Emirates
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Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
13 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
33h 25m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24 Mar
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$944
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Singapore Airlines
11 Mar
CNS18:35Cairns
33h 25m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Mar
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$1,298
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Singapore Airlines
1 Dec
CNS18:35Cairns
33h 25m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
4 Jan
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$2,763
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Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
37h 10m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Mar
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
53h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,517
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Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
37h 10m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Mar
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,520
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Cathay Pacific
1 Dec
CNS14:50Cairns
37h 10m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
4 Jan
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
53h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,932
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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 13/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$944

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 13/3

06:40-02:00

3 stops23h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

03:30-05:45

2 stops21h 45m

$1,107

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:20-09:25

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

03:30-05:45

2 stops21h 45m

$1,176

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,298

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-23:30

2 stops37h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-10:45

2 stops53h 30m

$1,517

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-23:30

2 stops37h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-10:45

2 stops29h 30m

$1,520

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

09:20-21:10

2 stops40h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,599

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,604

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-18:25

3 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

02:40-10:45

2 stops27h 35m

$1,954

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-18:25

3 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

02:40-10:45

2 stops27h 35m

$1,960

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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 $1,025. 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 $1,469.

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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 $1,091. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,558 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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  • How far is Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is 7714.7 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 19h 40m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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    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.

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $928Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,391 reviews
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7.6
1,045 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,375Free cancellationRating
7.5
926 reviews
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