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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $526

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 21/10. 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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20:40 - 17:50-
25h 40m
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 22:40-
22h 20m
$1,038Jetstar
Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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19:00 - 20:45-
30h 15m
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19:50 - 22:40-
22h 20m
$1,131Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
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06:00 - 23:30-
22h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:45 - 11:50-
30h 35m
$1,350Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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06:00 - 23:30-
22h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:45 - 11:50-
30h 35m
$1,367Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:30-
22h 00m
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:45 - 11:50-
30h 35m
$1,375Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 10:45-
21h 00m
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00-
48h 45m
$1,684Singapore Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
15:45 - 17:50-
30h 35m
Qantas Airways Logo
19:50 - 10:50-
34h 30m
$1,848Qantas Airways
Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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06:00 - 21:10-
19h 40m
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 14:55-
22h 15m
$1,929Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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06:00 - 21:10-
19h 40m
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 14:55-
22h 15m
$1,933Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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06:00 - 21:10-
19h 40m
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 14:55-
22h 15m
$1,939Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Jetstar
9 Oct
CNS20:40Cairns
25h 40m
1 stop
CMB17:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22 Oct
CMB19:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$1,038
Jetstar
16 Sept
CNS11:00Cairns
35h 20m
1 stop
CMB17:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
8 Oct
CMB19:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$1,458
Jetstar
16 Sept
CNS11:00Cairns
35h 20m
1 stop
CMB17:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
8 Oct
CMB19:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
$1,461

Emirates flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Emirates
5 Nov
CNS15:40Cairns
31h 15m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30 Nov
CMB20:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
45h 55m
3 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
$2,088
Emirates
5 Nov
CNS13:50Cairns
33h 05m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30 Nov
CMB20:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
42h 30m
3 stops
CNS19:15Cairns
$2,094
Emirates
5 Nov
CNS13:50Cairns
33h 05m
3 stops
CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30 Nov
CMB20:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
42h 30m
3 stops
CNS19:15Cairns
$2,099

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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 5 August 2026.
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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 9/10

20:40-17:50

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,038

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Fri 9/10

19:00-20:45

2 stops30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,131

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,350

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,367

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-23:30

2 stops22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

00:45-11:50

2 stops30h 35m

$1,375

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 25/8

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/9

11:45-17:00

1 stop48h 45m

$1,684

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

15:45-17:50

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-10:50

1 stop34h 30m

$1,848
Fastest return journey

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

12:10-14:55

3 stops22h 15m

$1,929

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

12:10-14:55

3 stops22h 15m

$1,933

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Thu 5/11

06:00-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

12:10-14:55

3 stops22h 15m

$1,939

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Cairns is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $981, 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 February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $984.

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Fastest flight time

19h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo takes 19h 40m
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. 19h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

    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 $668Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,439 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $848Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,584 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,377Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,079 reviews
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