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Cheapest return fare
$1,578
Typical prices: $1,672-$2,263
China Eastern
Tue 15/9Tue 20/10
AKL - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$725
Typical prices: $961-$1,374
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Mon 10/8
AKL - CMB • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,585 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg $2,181 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Colombo (AKL-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Colombo 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 Auckland to Bandaranaike Intl

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
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21:00 - 19:00
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CMB
28h 30m
1 stop
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22:10 - 16:45
CMB
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AKL
35h 05m
2 stops
$1,578China Eastern
Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
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19:30 - 20:55
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CMB
31h 55m
2 stops
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22:15 - 16:30
CMB
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AKL
35h 45m
2 stops
$1,585Air China
Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 17 Oct
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21:00 - 21:10
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CMB
54h 40m
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22:10 - 16:45
CMB
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AKL
59h 05m
2 stops
$1,591China Eastern
Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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21:00 - 21:10
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CMB
30h 40m
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20:30 - 15:45
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AKL
36h 45m
1 stop
$1,605Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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20:30 - 21:05
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CMB
32h 05m
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22:25 - 17:25
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AKL
35h 30m
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$1,610Air China
Sat, 18 Jul - Sat, 5 Sep
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21:00 - 19:00
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CMB
28h 30m
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22:10 - 17:30
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AKL
36h 50m
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$1,612China Eastern
Sat, 18 Jul - Sat, 5 Sep
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21:00 - 21:10
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CMB
54h 40m
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22:10 - 17:30
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AKL
36h 50m
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$1,624China Eastern
Tue, 28 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug
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21:00 - 21:10
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CMB
54h 40m
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22:10 - 15:45
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35h 05m
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$1,626China Eastern
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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21:00 - 19:00
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28h 30m
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22:10 - 15:45
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$1,629China Eastern
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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$1,631China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Bandaranaike Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland 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 Auckland 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 Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland 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 Auckland 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 Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,568 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,638 and $2,001 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$725
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland 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 Auckland to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $725 for a one-way ticket and $1,585 for a return.

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

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Colombo?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Colombo, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,126 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,677 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland 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 Auckland to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Auckland 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 Auckland 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 Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland 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 Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland 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 Auckland 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.
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8.6Crew
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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.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AKL - SIN
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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.

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

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

A 16 hour flight from Singapore to Los Angeles had only 2 meals. Please make it 3 meals.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

Every thing was fine. Some ild classical Hindi movies should be add

Very slow check in. Food poor and some of the special meals offered were not available. Luggage then didnt arrive and still waiting for news 48 hours later

Very good customer services before, & during flight. I will choose it again in the future.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

No recognition for one World Emerald member. I got row 1 in business class and it was pathetic. No leg space, cramped space, less recline

On-time & very well priced. All you need on a short flight.

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

Flight was delayed for 2 hours for no reason, then we spent almost an hour after boarding because of the weather conditions. If we left on time we could avoid that 😾

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

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