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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $628

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Colombo departing on 10/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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15:45 - 09:25
CNS
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CMB
22h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:35
CMB
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CNS
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,187Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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18:15 - 10:45
CNS
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CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
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00:50 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
11h 40m
1 stop
$1,223Singapore Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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18:15 - 10:45
CNS
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CMB
21h 00m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 17:20
CMB
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CNS
36h 05m
1 stop
$1,285Singapore Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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19:10 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
31h 15m
2 stops
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10:40 - 17:25
CMB
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CNS
26h 15m
2 stops
$1,300Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
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12:00 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
38h 25m
3 stops
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10:40 - 22:25
CMB
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CNS
31h 15m
2 stops
$1,341Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
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19:10 - 09:40
CNS
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CMB
43h 00m
2 stops
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19:50 - 20:50
CMB
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CNS
20h 30m
1 stop
$1,368Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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16:55 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
33h 30m
3 stops
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10:40 - 23:20
CMB
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CNS
32h 10m
3 stops
$1,388Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
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06:50 - 10:05
CNS
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CMB
31h 45m
2 stops
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00:05 - 08:40
CMB
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CNS
28h 05m
2 stops
$1,409Multiple Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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06:45 - 09:40
CNS
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CMB
31h 25m
2 stops
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22:55 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
26h 05m
2 stops
$1,416Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
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18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:50 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
11h 40m
1 stop
$1,427Singapore Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

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Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
25 Aug
CNS18:15Cairns
21h 00m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29 Aug
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,223
Singapore Airlines
14 Oct
CNS18:15Cairns
21h 00m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$1,285
Singapore Airlines
8 Sept
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Sept
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,427

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Qantas Airways
25 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30 Aug
CMB12:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 55m
3 stops
CNS16:40Cairns
$1,884
Qantas Airways
14 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Nov
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 30m
3 stops
CNS14:10Cairns
$1,941
Qantas Airways
14 Oct
CNS10:45Cairns
28h 15m
3 stops
CMB10:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Nov
CMB07:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 55m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$1,985

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 24 June 2026.
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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 10/11

15:45-09:25

2 stops22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

19:50-18:35

1 stop18h 15m

$1,187
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 25/8

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,223

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 14/10

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

00:45-17:20

1 stop36h 05m

$1,285

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 10/9

19:10-21:55

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

10:40-17:25

2 stops26h 15m

$1,300

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 10/9

12:00-21:55

3 stops38h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

10:40-22:25

2 stops31h 15m

$1,341

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 8/9

19:10-09:40

2 stops43h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/9

19:50-20:50

1 stop20h 30m

$1,368

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 10/9

16:55-21:55

3 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

10:40-23:20

3 stops32h 10m

$1,388

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 25/8

06:50-10:05

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

00:05-08:40

2 stops28h 05m

$1,408

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 8/9

06:45-09:40

2 stops31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/9

22:55-05:30

2 stops26h 05m

$1,416

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 8/9

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,427

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Cairns is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $675, 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 January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $742.

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Fastest flight time

31h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo takes 31h 15m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Colombo.
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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. 31h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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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 $676Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,391 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $814Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,554 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,402Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,050 reviews
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