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June 28 - July 4

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

DEL - Colombo

$266

$289

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June 29 - July 4

Cheapest

Best

DEL - Colombo

$269

$289

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June 28 - July 15

Earliest

DEL - Colombo

$235

$290

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June 28 - July 11

Earliest

DEL - Colombo

$242

$290

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June 28 - July 10

Earliest

DEL - Colombo

$243

$290

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June 29 - July 6

Best

DEL - Colombo

$263

$290

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June 29 - July 15

DEL - Colombo

$234

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June 29 - July 11

DEL - Colombo

$240

$290

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June 28 - July 23

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DEL - Colombo

$234

$290

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June 28 - July 12

Earliest

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$242

$290

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Insights for flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Right now, 23% of recent fares for flights from New Delhi to Colombo are classified as a good price, indicating a competitive market for this route. Fares typically range from $173–$263, with a median of $195. Current fares are near the typical level, suggesting a stable pricing environment for travelers planning their trips.

When considering cheap flights from New Delhi to Colombo, the data indicates that July is often the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $171. Following closely are August and September, both offering median fares of $179. These months present the best opportunities for travelers to find lower prices.

A typical journey from New Delhi to Colombo takes approximately 5h 40m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2396 kilometers. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the remaining flights typically involve one stopover.

For direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo, 56.7% of recent fares are for non-stop itineraries, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When connections are involved, most itineraries include one stopover. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable options.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Colombo

Regular price: $224 - $339

Prices for flights from New Delhi to Colombo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 224 USD and 339 USD. The current lowest deal is 289 USD with Air India Limited, for travel from Jun 29-Jul 4.

now $289

Low $224

High $339

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Colombo is July, with a median price of $171. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $3952. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $171

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,952

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Direct flights from New Delhi to Colombo

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Colombo

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Colombo

New Delhi (DEL) - Colombo (CMB)

IndiGo

$389

$366

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Colombo

New Delhi (DEL) - Colombo (CMB)

IndiGo

$382

$348

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Colombo

New Delhi (DEL) - Colombo (CMB)

IndiGo

$384

$351

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Colombo

New Delhi (DEL) - Colombo (CMB)

IndiGo

$387

$355

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Colombo

New Delhi (DEL) - Colombo (CMB)

IndiGo

$387

$366

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Colombo

New Delhi (DEL) - Colombo (CMB)

IndiGo

$373

$331

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Colombo

1 night

Jun 28 - Jun 29

$353 → $297

16%

1 night

Jun 29 - Jun 30

$350 → $298

15%

2 nights

Jun 27 - Jun 29

$356 → $310

13%

1 night

Jun 22 - Jun 23

$373 → $331

11%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Colombo

New Delhi - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for New Delhi to Colombo are near the typical level of $195.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $171 for New Delhi to Colombo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 40m

The typical direct flight duration from New Delhi to Colombo is 5 hours 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals, mixed direct options

This route typically has frequent deals, with 56.7% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking during March to November

Historically, prices are lower from March to November, with July being the cheapest month.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a great option for flights from New Delhi to Colombo.

📍 ~20 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or metro)

💸 Flights from ~$289

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights to Colombo.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$289

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Consider Bandaranaike International as it is the primary international gateway for Colombo with wide flight connections.

📍 ~20 km from Colombo (reachable by car, but expect heavy traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$289

Koggala (KCT)

Koggala is useful for domestic travel to the southern coastal tourism belt, accessible via the Southern Expressway.

📍 ~135 km from Colombo (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1112

China Bay (TRR)

China Bay is the main airport for the Eastern Province, useful for travelers heading to the east coast.

📍 ~200 km from Colombo (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$762

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Historically, the best prices for flights from New Delhi to Colombo have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $206. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with tickets booked 7-13 days out averaging $362. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance typically yields an average price of $244. Across the trailing quarter, prices varied significantly based on the booking window.

A good price for a flight from New Delhi to Colombo is considered to be $173 or less. Historically, across the trailing quarter, the median price for this route was $195. About 25% of all fares observed were at or below the $173 mark. Fares exceeding $263 were among the higher prices seen in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Colombo, with a median price of $171. August and September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $179 for both months. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $195. While August was one of the cheapest months, it was also identified as the most expensive month based on median prices in the trailing 270 days, indicating price fluctuations within the month.

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