CNS - CMB

$658 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl departing on 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
$1,295
Singapore Airlines
Wed 13/5Sat 16/5
CNS - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$658
Multiple Airlines
Wed 31/12
CNS - CMB • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl (CNS-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl

Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:15 - 23:35
CNS
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CMB
33h 50m1 stop
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00:50 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
11h 40m1 stop
$1,295Singapore Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May
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18:15 - 10:45
CNS
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CMB
21h 00m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$1,301Singapore Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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11:00 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
39h 25m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:55 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
26h 05m2 stops
$1,344Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
28h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:55 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
26h 05m2 stops
$1,358Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50
CNS
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CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50
CMB
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CNS
54h 10m2 stops
$1,470Cathay Pacific
Wed, 13 May - Sat, 16 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 23:50
CNS
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CMB
36h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50
CMB
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CNS
54h 10m2 stops
$1,476Cathay Pacific
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 21:55
CNS
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CMB
31h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$1,546Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 - 22:55
CNS
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CMB
17h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 17:00
CMB
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CNS
24h 45m1 stop
$2,205Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
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06:00 - 21:10
CNS
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CMB
19h 40m2 stops
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23:35 - 23:05
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CNS
43h 00m3 stops
$3,156Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. They are: Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Cathay Pacific at $803 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Singapore Airlines.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$658
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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FAQs for booking Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $658 for a one-way ticket and $1,295 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    When flying out of Cairns you will be using Cairns. You will be landing at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Colombo, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,169 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,360 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1411 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

8.0 ExcellentVicky, Nov 2025
SIN - CGK
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Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

First time tying out business class with this airline, hat a disappointment, never returning. We didn’t get the meal as requested from Singapore to HKG flight. While meals served connecting flight, crew takes meal order based off passenger membership status by giving the. Priority selection of meals. It was a battle, plain disappointment, not worth the hype, price, class as categorized/ advertised

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was great. Lots of movies to choose from as well as tv shows. Highly recommend.

Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

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