$980 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to New Zealand

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Book Cheap Bandaranaike Intl to New Zealand Plane Tickets

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

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
China Eastern Logo
22:10 - 15:45
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AKL
59h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 19:00
AKL
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CMB
28h 30m
1 stop
$1,447China Eastern
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
China Eastern Logo
22:10 - 15:45
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AKL
59h 05m
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China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 18:20
AKL
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CMB
51h 50m
3 stops
$1,459China Eastern
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 17:30
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AKL
38h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 19:00
AKL
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CMB
28h 30m
1 stop
$1,548China Eastern
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:35 - 14:05
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AKL
24h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 11:05
AKL
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CMB
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,570Qantas Airways
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
China Eastern Logo
20:30 - 17:30
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AKL
38h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 21:10
AKL
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CMB
30h 40m
2 stops
$1,584China Eastern
Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:35 - 16:50
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AKL
26h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:45
AKL
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CMB
40h 15m
2 stops
$1,594Qantas Airways
Wed, 13 May - Thu, 21 May
Qantas Airways Logo
01:05 - 14:10
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AKL
30h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:30
AKL
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CMB
22h 00m
2 stops
$1,631Qantas Airways
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
07:35 - 14:05
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AKL
24h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 11:05
AKL
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CMB
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,633Qantas Airways
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
07:35 - 14:05
CMB
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AKL
24h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 11:05
AKL
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CMB
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,645Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Wed, 29 Jul
China Eastern Logo
22:10 - 15:45
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AKL
59h 05m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
09:45 - 19:00
AKL
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CMB
39h 45m
1 stop
$1,660China Eastern
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Bandaranaike Intl to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bandaranaike Intl to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand, 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $1,775 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,692 and $2,482 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand, 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 a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Zealand, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$980
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Bandaranaike Intl to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bandaranaike Intl to New Zealand? 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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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1502 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
Airline reviews

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LAX - SIN
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A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

It was fine. Nothing special but nothing went wrong so all good.

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.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

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

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

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.

Indian Vegetarian food was bland and I had to repeatedly ask for Salt. Movie selection is out dated.

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.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

The crew, pilots and flight attendants were all amazing. What could be better is reinforcing that seats cannot be reclined at departure and landing. I had a person seated in front of me who had her seat all the way inclined, including during take-off - after the crew asked her to seat upright. Cathay Pacific should reinforce this safety request and perhaps penalize those who don't follow it. I felt very unsafe with this person limiting my space and perhaps putting my life in danger in the "unlikely" case of an emergency.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

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

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

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.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

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

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+.

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

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

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

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.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

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.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

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.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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