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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $526

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Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 10:45CNS-CMB
21h 00m1 stop
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11:45 - 17:00CMB-CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$1,312Singapore Airlines
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 10:45CNS-CMB
21h 00m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00CMB-CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$1,314Singapore Airlines
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 23:35CNS-CMB
33h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00CMB-CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$1,317Singapore Airlines
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50CNS-CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50CMB-CNS
30h 10m2 stops
$1,529Cathay Pacific
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mié., 13 may. - sáb., 16 may.
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50CNS-CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50CMB-CNS
30h 10m2 stops
$1,531Cathay Pacific
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mié., 13 may. - sáb., 16 may.
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50CNS-CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50CMB-CNS
30h 10m2 stops
$1,534Cathay Pacific
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mié., 13 may. - sáb., 16 may.
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 21:30CNS-CMB
32h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 11:50CMB-CNS
19h 05m2 stops
$1,562Qantas Airways
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:30CNS-CMB
37h 25m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 11:50CMB-CNS
19h 05m2 stops
$1,565Qantas Airways
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.
Qantas Airways Logo
09:25 - 11:05CNS-CMB
54h 10m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 11:50CMB-CNS
19h 05m2 stops
$1,568Qantas Airways
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.
Emirates Logo
12:35 - 16:50CNS-CMB
32h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 14:10CMB-CNS
37h 05m3 stops
$1,988Emirates
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mié., 13 may. - dom., 17 may.

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
$1,312
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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
$1,314
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Singapore Airlines
13 May
CNS18:15Cairns
33h 50m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 May
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
CNS17:00Cairns
$1,317
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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
30h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$1,529
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Cathay Pacific
13 May
CNS15:35Cairns
36h 45m
2 stops
CMB23:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 May
CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$1,531
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Cathay Pacific
13 May
CNS15:35Cairns
36h 45m
2 stops
CMB23:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 May
CMB01:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$1,534
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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 22 noviembre 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,312

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

18:15-10:45

1 stop21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,314

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

18:15-23:35

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop24h 45m

$1,317

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

15:35-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 16/5

01:10-11:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,529

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

15:35-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 16/5

01:10-11:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,531

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

15:35-23:50

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sáb. 16/5

01:10-11:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,534

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

17:40-21:30

2 stops32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

12:15-11:50

2 stops19h 05m

$1,562

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

12:35-21:30

2 stops37h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

12:15-11:50

2 stops19h 05m

$1,565

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

09:25-11:05

2 stops54h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

12:15-11:50

2 stops19h 05m

$1,568

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

mié. 13/5

12:35-16:50

2 stops32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom. 17/5

20:35-14:10

3 stops37h 05m

$1,988

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo?

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 $1,040. 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 $1,491.

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According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Cairns to Colombo in the afternoon for as low as $1,107. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Colombo, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,582 per ticket.

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  • How far is Cairns to Colombo by plane?

    The distance between Cairns and Colombo is about 7708.5 km. 21h 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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Rating
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $925Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,407 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,055Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,064 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,396Free cancellationRating
7.5
942 reviews
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