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Sun, 23 Aug
Air Asia
Air Asia2 stops
CMB - CNS
817$
792$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 9 Aug
Air Asia
Air Asia2 stops
CMB - CNS
922$
889$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 24 Sept
IndiGo
IndiGo2 stops
CMB - CNS
1067$
1041$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, 11 Sept
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CMB - CNS
1307$
1247$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 7 Oct
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CMB - CNS
1488$
1415$
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 at the end of July. Take advantage of this per
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week: 27 July - 2 Aug
Flights from just $871
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$1,251
$1,063
$1,119
$1,182
$1,027
$1,085
$1,602
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$1,616
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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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When do you want to depart from Colombo? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cairns. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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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 $792. 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.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Cairns?
The best time of the year to go to Cairns when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Cairns from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Cairns.
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.

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