Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $651

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06:50 - 22:55
CNS
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CMB
20h 35m
2 stops
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00:05 - 19:30
CMB
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CNS
38h 55m
2 stops
$1,368Multiple Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
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21:40 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
28h 45m
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22:55 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
26h 05m
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$1,388Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 9 May
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18:15 - 23:35
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CMB
33h 50m
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00:50 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
11h 40m
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$1,419Singapore Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
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18:15 - 23:35
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CMB
33h 50m
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CNS
11h 40m
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$1,437Singapore Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May
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18:15 - 23:35
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CMB
33h 50m
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CNS
24h 45m
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$1,486Singapore Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 19 May
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18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
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00:50 - 17:00
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CNS
11h 40m
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$1,496Singapore Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May
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18:15 - 23:35
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CMB
33h 50m
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00:50 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
11h 40m
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$1,497Singapore Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May
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06:45 - 22:55
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CMB
20h 40m
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22:55 - 05:30
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CNS
26h 05m
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$1,510Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sun, 17 May
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06:00 - 21:30
CNS
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CMB
20h 00m
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07:35 - 17:35
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CNS
29h 30m
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$1,517Qantas Airways
Sat, 9 May - Sun, 17 May
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18:15 - 10:45
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CMB
21h 00m
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11:45 - 17:00
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24h 45m
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$1,525Singapore Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Tue, 19 May

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo

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Singapore Airlines
10 May
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 May
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,419
Singapore Airlines
26 Apr
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12 May
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,437
Singapore Airlines
10 May
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19 May
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,486

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Qantas Airways
9 May
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 May
CMB07:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
CNS17:35Cairns
$1,517
Qantas Airways
26 Apr
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13 May
CMB07:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$1,562
Qantas Airways
26 Apr
CNS12:35Cairns
61h 25m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12 May
CMB01:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
CNS12:55Cairns
$1,566

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 26/8

06:50-22:55

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

00:05-19:30

2 stops38h 55m

$1,368

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 1/5

21:40-21:55

2 stops28h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

22:55-05:30

2 stops26h 05m

$1,388
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 10/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,419

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 26/4

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,437

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 10/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,486

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 26/4

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,496

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 26/4

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,497

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sat 9/5

06:45-22:55

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

22:55-05:30

2 stops26h 05m

$1,510

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sat 9/5

06:00-21:30

2 stops20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

07:35-17:35

2 stops29h 30m

$1,517

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 11/5

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,525

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Cairns is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $966, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $977.

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Fastest flight time

20h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo takes 20h 00m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Colombo.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Colombo

  • How far is Cairns to Colombo by plane?

    The distance between Cairns and Colombo is about 7708.5 km. 20h 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.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $665Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,275 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $800Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,495 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,379Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,019 reviews
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