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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $1,093

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Colombo departing on 8/11. 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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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:20 - 23:30
CNS
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CMB
33h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 17:20
CMB
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CNS
12h 05m
1 stop
$1,093Singapore Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 17:20
CMB
-
CNS
12h 05m
1 stop
$1,135Singapore Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
34h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:40 - 08:40
CMB
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CNS
27h 30m
2 stops
$1,196Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
25h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 05:45
CMB
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CNS
26h 25m
2 stops
$1,220Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 19:00
CNS
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CMB
50h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 22:10
CMB
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CNS
45h 20m
2 stops
$1,248Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:35 - 23:30
CNS
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CMB
36h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 17:10
CMB
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CNS
35h 50m
2 stops
$1,383Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 23:30
CNS
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CMB
45h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 17:10
CMB
-
CNS
35h 50m
2 stops
$1,389Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
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CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,762Jetstar
Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
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CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,769Jetstar
Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 17:50
CNS
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CMB
24h 40m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 22:40
CMB
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CNS
22h 20m
1 stop
$1,770Jetstar
Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

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Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
8 Nov
CNS18:20Cairns
33h 40m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$1,093
Singapore Airlines
19 Oct
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$1,135
Singapore Airlines
21 Oct
CNS18:15Cairns
21h 00m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30 Oct
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
CNS17:20Cairns
$1,328

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Qantas Airways
8 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 30m
3 stops
CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25 Nov
CMB07:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 10m
3 stops
CNS14:10Cairns
$1,880
Qantas Airways
8 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
33h 30m
3 stops
CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24 Nov
CMB01:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,989
Qantas Airways
21 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 00m
2 stops
CMB21:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Oct
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 15m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
$2,093

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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 8 July 2026.
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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 8/11

18:20-23:30

1 stop33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,093

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 19/10

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/11

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,135

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Sun 8/11

17:40-23:35

2 stops34h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

00:40-08:40

2 stops27h 30m

$1,196

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 19/10

20:40-17:50

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

22:50-05:45

2 stops26h 25m

$1,220

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 19/10

20:40-19:00

2 stops50h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

20:20-22:10

2 stops45h 20m

$1,248

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

15:35-23:30

2 stops36h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/10

00:50-17:10

2 stops35h 50m

$1,383

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

06:45-23:30

2 stops45h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/10

00:50-17:10

2 stops35h 50m

$1,389

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

21:40-17:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,762

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

21:40-17:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,769

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 16/9

21:40-17:50

1 stop24h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-22:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,770

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Colombo?

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 $676, 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

25h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo takes 25h 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. 25h 40m 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
1,403 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $859Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,565 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,402Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,058 reviews
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