CNS - CMB

$523 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Colombo

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 22/2. 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
$1,139
Typical prices: $953-$1,345
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/2Sun 15/2
CNS - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$523
Singapore Airlines
Sun 22/2
CNS - CMB • 1 stop
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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

Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:35 - 10:45
CNS
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CMB
44h 40m1 stop
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12:15 - 17:20
CMB
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CNS
24h 35m1 stop
$1,139Singapore Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 21:50
CNS
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CMB
43h 40m3 stops
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03:30 - 08:30
CMB
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CNS
24h 30m3 stops
$1,290Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 21:50
CNS
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CMB
43h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 05:45
CMB
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CNS
26h 25m2 stops
$1,291Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
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09:05 - 09:25
CNS
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CMB
28h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:50 - 05:45
CMB
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CNS
26h 25m2 stops
$1,424Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 23:50
CNS
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CMB
39h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50
CMB
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CNS
54h 10m2 stops
$1,462Cathay Pacific
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:35 - 23:50
CNS
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CMB
63h 45m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:10 - 11:50
CMB
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CNS
30h 10m2 stops
$1,534Cathay Pacific
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 22:45
CNS
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CMB
20h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:00 - 05:45
CMB
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CNS
26h 15m2 stops
$1,592Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 09:25
CNS
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CMB
31h 15m2 stops
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03:30 - 08:30
CMB
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CNS
24h 30m2 stops
$1,834Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May
Emirates Logo
12:35 - 18:30
CNS
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CMB
34h 25m3 stops
Emirates Logo
02:05 - 11:50
CMB
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CNS
29h 15m2 stops
$1,871Emirates
Sun, 4 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 09:25
CNS
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CMB
31h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:30 - 08:30
CMB
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CNS
24h 30m3 stops
$1,875Multiple 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.

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 February.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$523
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Cairns to Colombo

When to book flights from Cairns to Bandaranaike Intl

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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 $1,139 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 $1,073 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 $1,340 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1421 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.8Food
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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.

Great service from crews and delicious dishes, snacks and drinks. Egg tarts and local dimsum are delicious.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

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.

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.

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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