CNS - CMB

$523 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Colombo

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Cheapest return fare
$1,501
Typical prices: $1,522-$1,239
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/5Thu 4/6
CNS - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$523
Singapore Airlines
Fri 17/7
CNS - CMB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,700 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Cairns and Bandaranaike Intl. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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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

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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14:50 - 16:00
CNS
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CMB
29h 40m
2 stops
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22:55 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
26h 05m
2 stops
$1,501Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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11:00 - 09:50
CNS
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CMB
27h 20m
3 stops
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22:55 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
26h 05m
2 stops
$1,595Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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11:20 - 21:30
CNS
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CMB
38h 40m
2 stops
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12:15 - 16:15
CMB
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CNS
23h 30m
2 stops
$1,700Qantas Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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06:00 - 21:30
CNS
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CMB
20h 00m
2 stops
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12:15 - 16:15
CMB
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CNS
23h 30m
2 stops
$1,707Qantas Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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17:40 - 21:30
CNS
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CMB
32h 20m
2 stops
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12:15 - 16:15
CMB
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CNS
23h 30m
2 stops
$1,713Qantas Airways
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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16:35 - 22:55
CNS
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CMB
34h 50m
1 stop
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23:15 - 05:30
CMB
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CNS
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,768Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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12:35 - 18:30
CNS
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CMB
34h 25m
3 stops
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20:35 - 15:00
CMB
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CNS
37h 55m
3 stops
$1,927Emirates
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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13:55 - 22:10
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CMB
36h 45m
2 stops
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20:35 - 11:50
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CNS
34h 45m
3 stops
$1,998Emirates
Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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13:55 - 22:10
CNS
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CMB
36h 45m
2 stops
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20:35 - 11:50
CMB
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CNS
34h 45m
3 stops
$2,004Emirates
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 5 Sep
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12:35 - 18:30
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CMB
34h 25m
3 stops
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02:05 - 16:15
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CNS
33h 40m
2 stops
$2,078Emirates
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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.

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $950 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,740 and $1,604 respectively.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$523
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cairns to Colombo 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 $523 for a one-way ticket and $1,501 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Colombo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Colombo, with oneworld 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 $1,124 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,405 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo 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?

    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 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?

    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 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1497 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
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I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

2.0 MediocreGhansham, Apr 2026
EWR - SIN
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I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

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.

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

The experience was very good. A little disappointed for the delays and the screen. The touch screen was annoying for being so irresponsive. Not a lot of good movie choices for me. The service is great. Food could have more choices though.

Flights home are always happy, except this time I was traveling to be with my ailing father.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

I wear hearing aids in both ears the infotainment system is hard to hear.

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

Few vegetarian food options. Incorporating one per meal service would be best and captures a wider audience than just vegetarians (individuals with religious meat restrictions can also eat vegetarian).

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

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