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Cheap Flight Deals from Christchurch to Colombo (CHC-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch 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.

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Bandaranaike Intl

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Bandaranaike Intl.
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08:20 - 22:45CHC-CMB
20h 55m2 stops
11:25 - 16:20CMB-CHC
22h 25m2 stops
$1,392
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Sat, 19 Jul - Sun, 14 Sep
06:00 - 22:55CHC-CMB
23h 25m1 stop
00:20 - 23:59CMB-CHC
17h 09m1 stop
$1,528
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Sat, 19 Jul - Sat, 13 Sep
06:00 - 22:35CHC-CMB
24h 05m1 stop
00:35 - 14:30CMB-CHC
30h 25m1 stop
$1,533
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Sat, 15 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
06:10 - 23:35CHC-CMB
23h 55m2 stops
00:50 - 23:50CMB-CHC
40h 30m2 stops
$1,703Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 19 Jul - Sat, 13 Sep
10:50 - 23:35CHC-CMB
19h 15m1 stop
00:50 - 23:50CMB-CHC
40h 30m2 stops
$1,821Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 19 Jul - Sat, 13 Sep
18:20 - 21:55CHC-CMB
35h 05m2 stops
02:45 - 14:35CMB-CHC
28h 20m2 stops
$2,157Emirates
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Sat, 15 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
18:20 - 18:25CHC-CMB
31h 35m3 stops
02:45 - 14:30CMB-CHC
28h 15m2 stops
$2,194Emirates
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Sat, 15 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
06:20 - 22:10CHC-CMB
46h 20m2 stops
20:35 - 00:20CMB-CHC
45h 15m3 stops
$2,339Emirates
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Thu, 10 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
06:10 - 23:35CHC-CMB
23h 55m2 stops
00:50 - 09:30CMB-CHC
26h 10m1 stop
$3,139Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 10 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
06:10 - 23:35CHC-CMB
23h 55m2 stops
00:50 - 09:30CMB-CHC
26h 10m1 stop
$3,147Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 10 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr

Flights from Christchurch to Bandaranaike Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Colombo, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Colombo, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,956 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,859 and $2,445 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$720
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Bandaranaike Intl

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $407 for a one-way ticket and $787 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Colombo?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Colombo.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,114 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,451 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

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

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

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

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Top 4 airlines serving from Christchurch to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3332 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

10.0 ExcellentAna, Jan 2025BOG - MIA
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Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

A very disappointing flight on this Emirates business class. Staff were not efficient and service was not the e usual Emirates experience. Good was particularly bad with very dry chicken and drinks that I had to press call button before getting a drink as my food sat and continue to get cold.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

They made 22 hours aboard aircraft very enjoyable. I was very impressed with the attention to detail and level of service. Singapore airline will be my preferred choice going forward.

We flew business class. It was excellent. For a 6’4” individual, the seats were slightly uncomfortable for sleeping. But this is only comparison to other business class seats. Otherwise, the crew was incredibly attentive, And the service was impeccable.

My groups frequent flyer star allianceUnited airline miles was not accepted. The Singapore premium economy bag had to be requested, it was very lacking- no toothbrush. I paid more than double than economy but could only use the bathrooms sharing with economy which was hardly available and had to wait in line. Is the 2X $ worth it just for a larger seat???? It is questionable. Seats were not that comfortable. My husband’s seat had white stains on it- had to wipe it down. Our headphones did not have covers on it. Food- way too much.

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

We lucked out. The passenger who was supposed to be in our row changed her seat, so my husband and I had 3 seats for the 2 of us. We were able to stretch out a little which made the trip much more tolerable.

Much better than I expected for such a long flight.

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