Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $897

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18:15 - 10:45CNS-CMB
21h 00m1 stop
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11:45 - 17:00CMB-CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$1,304Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May
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18:15 - 23:35CNS-CMB
33h 50m1 stop
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00:50 - 17:00CMB-CNS
11h 40m1 stop
$1,306Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50CNS-CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50CMB-CNS
54h 10m2 stops
$1,481Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50CNS-CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50CMB-CNS
54h 10m2 stops
$1,483Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50CNS-CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50CMB-CNS
54h 10m2 stops
$1,519Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
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14:55 - 21:30CNS-CMB
35h 05m2 stops
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12:15 - 16:55CMB-CNS
24h 10m2 stops
$1,563Qantas Airways
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Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:45 - 11:50CNS-CMB
24h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 14:55CMB-CNS
24h 00m3 stops
$2,021Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
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06:00 - 11:50CNS-CMB
34h 20m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 14:55CMB-CNS
24h 00m3 stops
$2,088Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
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06:40 - 11:50CNS-CMB
33h 40m2 stops
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22:50 - 17:20CMB-CNS
14h 00m2 stops
$2,232Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 22:45CNS-CMB
20h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 05:45CMB-CNS
26h 25m2 stops
$2,390Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
13 May
CNS18:15Cairns
21h 00m
1 stop
CMB10:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 May
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
Singapore Airlines
13 May
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 May
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns

Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
13 May
CNS15:35Cairns
36h 45m
2 stops
CMB23:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 May
CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
54h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
Cathay Pacific
13 May
CNS15:35Cairns
36h 45m
2 stops
CMB23:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 May
CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
54h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
Cathay Pacific
13 May
CNS15:35Cairns
36h 45m
2 stops
CMB23:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 May
CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
54h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns

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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/5

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,304

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

00:50-17:00

1 stop11h 40m

$1,306

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/5

15:35-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

01:10-11:50

2 stops54h 10m

$1,481

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/5

15:35-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

01:10-11:50

2 stops54h 10m

$1,483

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/5

15:35-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

01:10-11:50

2 stops54h 10m

$1,519

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 13/5

14:55-21:30

2 stops35h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

12:15-16:55

2 stops24h 10m

$1,563

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 16/12

15:45-11:50

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/12

10:25-14:55

3 stops24h 00m

$2,021

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 16/12

06:00-11:50

3 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/12

10:25-14:55

3 stops24h 00m

$2,088

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 16/12

06:40-11:50

2 stops33h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/12

22:50-17:20

2 stops14h 00m

$2,232

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 16/12

06:40-22:45

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/12

22:50-05:45

2 stops26h 25m

$2,390

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Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Colombo. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,023. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Colombo on Thursday is $1,467.

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Fastest flight time

28h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Colombo takes 28h 10m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes 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.

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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 $809Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,080 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $909Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,411 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,373Free cancellationRating
7.5
947 reviews
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