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Cheap flights from Cairns to Colombo from $461

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Virgin Australia Logo
18:35 - 23:30CNS-CMB
33h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
00:45 - 17:20CMB-CNS
12h 05m1 stop
$1,302Virgin Australia
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 10:45CNS-CMB
20h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:15 - 17:20CMB-CNS
24h 35m1 stop
$1,303Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 23:30CNS-CMB
39h 25m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 14:05CMB-CNS
32h 50m2 stops
$1,490Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 19 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 21:50CNS-CMB
43h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:30 - 08:30CMB-CNS
24h 30m3 stops
$1,494Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:35 - 11:00CNS-CMB
20h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 05:45CMB-CNS
26h 25m2 stops
$1,521Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:50 - 23:30CNS-CMB
37h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 10:45CMB-CNS
53h 30m2 stops
$1,524Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 21:10CNS-CMB
38h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 10:45CMB-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,604Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 21:10CNS-CMB
34h 50m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 10:45CMB-CNS
18h 05m2 stops
$1,605Qantas Airways
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 18:25CNS-CMB
35h 20m3 stops
Emirates Logo
02:40 - 10:45CMB-CNS
27h 35m2 stops
$1,959Emirates
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Emirates Logo
11:35 - 18:25CNS-CMB
35h 20m3 stops
Emirates Logo
02:40 - 10:45CMB-CNS
27h 35m2 stops
$1,960Emirates
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Colombo

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Colombo flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
38h 05m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Mar
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,604
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Qantas Airways
11 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
34h 50m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Mar
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,605
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Qantas Airways
16 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
43h 40m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26 Nov
CMB12:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 05m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,658
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Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Colombo

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Cathay Pacific
15 Nov
CNS17:00Cairns
35h 00m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$1,484
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Cathay Pacific
19 Nov
CNS12:35Cairns
39h 25m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 50m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$1,490
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Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
37h 10m
2 stops
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Mar
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
53h 30m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,524
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CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-17:20

1 stop12h 05m

$1,302

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-10:45

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:15-17:20

1 stop24h 35m

$1,303

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 19/11

12:35-23:30

2 stops39h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/11

00:45-14:05

2 stops32h 50m

$1,490

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Tue 25/11

06:40-21:50

3 stops43h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/12

03:30-08:30

3 stops24h 30m

$1,494

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Mon 17/11

18:35-11:00

1 stop20h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/11

22:50-05:45

2 stops26h 25m

$1,521

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-23:30

2 stops37h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-10:45

2 stops53h 30m

$1,524

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-21:10

2 stops38h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,604

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-21:10

2 stops34h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

12:10-10:45

2 stops18h 05m

$1,605

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-18:25

3 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

02:40-10:45

2 stops27h 35m

$1,959

CairnsColombo

CNS - CMB

CNSCMB

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:35-18:25

3 stops35h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

02:40-10:45

2 stops27h 35m

$1,960

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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 $1,035. 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 $1,483.

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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 $1,101. 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 $1,573 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. 15h 55m 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $919Free cancellationRating
8.1
1,393 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,049Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,055 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,389Free cancellationRating
7.5
929 reviews
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