Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $897

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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 10:45CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 17:20CMB-CNS
12h 05m1 stop
$1,191Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 19 Feb
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06:40 - 22:00CNS-CMB
43h 50m3 stops
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23:00 - 05:45CMB-CNS
26h 15m3 stops
$1,194
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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06:40 - 22:00CNS-CMB
43h 50m3 stops
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23:00 - 05:45CMB-CNS
26h 15m2 stops
$1,197
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 10:45CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 17:20CMB-CNS
36h 05m1 stop
$1,246Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 7 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 23:30CNS-CMB
37h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 10:45CMB-CNS
53h 30m2 stops
$1,259Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 23:30CNS-CMB
37h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 10:45CMB-CNS
53h 30m2 stops
$1,261Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 23:30CNS-CMB
37h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 10:45CMB-CNS
29h 30m2 stops
$1,264Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
18:35 - 23:30CNS-CMB
33h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
00:45 - 17:20CMB-CNS
12h 05m1 stop
$1,298Virgin Australia
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 21:10CNS-CMB
38h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 10:45CMB-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,592Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:35 - 21:10CNS-CMB
56h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 10:45CMB-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,594Qantas Airways
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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Colombo

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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
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
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

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo

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Qantas Airways
11 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
38h 05m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Mar
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Qantas Airways
8 Jan
CNS17:35Cairns
56h 05m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23 Feb
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Qantas Airways
8 Jan
CNS17:35Cairns
56h 05m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 Feb
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 7/1

18:35-10:45

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,191

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 26/10

06:40-22:00

3 stops43h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/11

23:00-05:45

3 stops26h 15m

$1,194

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 26/10

06:40-22:00

3 stops43h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/11

23:00-05:45

2 stops26h 15m

$1,197

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 7/1

18:35-10:45

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/2

00:45-17:20

1 stop36h 05m

$1,246

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

$1,259

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

$1,261

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

$1,264

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

11:35-21:10

2 stops38h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,592

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 8/1

17:35-21:10

2 stops56h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,594

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  • How far is Cairns to Colombo by plane?

    The distance between Cairns and Colombo is about 7708.5 km. 16h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Colombo.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $839Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,365 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,358Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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