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$168+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to New Delhi (DEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DEL
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in May or July, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/54:00 pm
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops24h 40m
Air India
Wed 5/612:25 am
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Deal found 4/21$264
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/48:00 am
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air India
Thu 6/46:40 pm
DEL
-
CMB
2 stops20h 20m
Air India
Deal found 4/18$271
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/44:00 pm
CMB
-
DEL
2 stops24h 40m
Air India
Tue 5/512:25 am
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
Air India
Deal found 4/19$275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Wed 5/66:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/22$292
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Sat 4/256:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/19$293
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Thu 5/76:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/22$294
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2211:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Thu 4/236:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/21$295
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2211:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Thu 4/306:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/21$296
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Tue 4/286:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/18$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Tue 5/56:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/18$300
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/911:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Mon 6/86:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/21$301
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:05 pm
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Tue 4/286:25 pm
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/18$303

Find flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to New Delhi (DEL). 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$168
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$284

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to New Delhi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

11:05 pm-2:50 am

Nonstop3h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$292

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/16

5:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 5/22

12:25 am-4:00 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$314

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/8

3:00 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 5/11

6:25 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$324

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/14

5:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 7/22

2:40 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$327

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/21

3:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/28

6:25 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$329

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

4:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops17h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 5/6

2:40 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$339

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/21

5:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/28

1:15 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$343

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/19

5:05 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 6/23

1:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$344

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/5

8:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/5

3:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$345

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/7

3:25 am-7:00 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$362

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Compare providers for flights from Colombo to New Delhi

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New Delhi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New Delhi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New Delhi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New Delhi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-New Delhi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to New Delhi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Delhi from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of $278). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in February is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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 CMB to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Delhi. Reviews last updated April 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines,IndiGo, andAir India from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,967 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to New Delhi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), located 7.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi. 3 airlines have flights to Indira Gandhi Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi will take you 3h 45m. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi is about 1487 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi round-trip?

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to New Delhi, with prices starting at $166. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo, with the lowest prices starting at $181 and $243, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi one-way?

    $147 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting from $152 and $172, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi on time: Japan Airlines (95%), Finnair (94%), SriLankan Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi is $169. On average you can expect to pay $343. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), can usually be booked for $425.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to New Delhi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to New Delhi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to New Delhi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of $278). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in February is currently the most expensive (average of $378). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to New Delhi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to New Delhi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$166Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$181Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IndiGoCheapest$243Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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