Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 1, 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $926 |
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,047). Flying from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,786). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of 1-stop itineraries from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $838.
What’s the fastest layover option from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$718 | Average$951 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$827 | Average$1,252 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$838 | Average$1,603 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$890 | Average$1,266 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,684 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |