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Sat, 4 July - Sat, 11 July
Air Asia
Air Asia3 stops
CMB - CNS
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CNS - CMB
1911$
1840$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 4 Aug
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CMB - CNS
989$
945$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 21 June
Air Asia
Air Asia2 stops
CMB - CNS
996$
960$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 5 July
Air Asia
Air Asia3 stops
CMB - CNS
1019$
982$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 5 Aug
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CMB - CNS
1208$
1154$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 24 July
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CMB - CNS
1576$
1507$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this per
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week: 17 Aug - 23 Aug
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Distance: 7714 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Cairns?
The total flight time between Colombo and Cairns is of around 10 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 7,714.04 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Cairns?
When you fly from Colombo to Cairns the average price is $1275. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Cairns is $945. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Cairns?
The most popular months to book a trip from Colombo to Cairns are July, February and September, based on the searches of our customers.
How is the weather in Cairns compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Cairns's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.
Which airports have flights between Colombo and Cairns?
The main airport route flying between Colombo and Cairns is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairns Airport(CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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