What percentage of Colombo to Tokyo flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo constituted a small portion, representing only 3.3% of all flights. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that most routes between these two cities involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

The typical direct flight from Colombo to Tokyo has a median duration of 8 hours and 50 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 6836 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration, typically around 17 hours.

How much do direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo tend to be more expensive than connecting flights. In the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $647, while connecting flights averaged $497. This represents a premium of approximately 30% for direct routes. Direct flights also make up a small share of the market, accounting for only 3% of available options.

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Colombo to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

Most itineraries for flights from Colombo to Tokyo connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo are rare, you'll find a variety of options with connections.

When considering cheap flights from Colombo to Tokyo, right now, fares are typically between $455 and $581, with a median price of $509. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

A typical journey from Colombo to Tokyo takes approximately 19h 35m, including connections. This duration accounts for the stopovers common on this long-haul route. Given the distance of 6836 km, this is considered a long-haul flight.

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Tokyo is typically in November, with a median fare of $459. Other affordable months include September and January, both with median fares of $461. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes for these months.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Tokyo

Regular price: $388 - $671

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

Regular prices for flights from Colombo to Tokyo typically range from $388 to $671. The current lowest deal is $610 with Malindo Airways for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 4.

now $610

Low $388

High $671

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Tokyo is November, with a median price of $459. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $571. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $459

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $571

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Tokyo

Fri, Oct 9

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CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Malindo Airways

$608

$679

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Malaysia Airlines

$706

$682

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

SriLankan Airlines

$592

$688

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

$613

$621

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

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CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

$608

$637

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

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CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

$761

$686

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$678 → $539

20%

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$600 → $513

15%

8 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 20

$584 → $539

10 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 22

$575 → $537

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Colombo - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Colombo to Tokyo are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

November, September, and January are cheapest

Historically, November ($459), September ($461), and January ($461) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 19h 35m

The median flight duration from Colombo to Tokyo is 19 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 3.3% of routes; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

SriLankan Airlines offers direct routes

SriLankan Airlines provides direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo, with one deal recently found.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Colombo to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is a good option for flights from Colombo to Tokyo.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Tokyo, offering good access to the city.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative, especially for budget travelers, due to its proximity to Tokyo.

📍 ~70 km from Tokyo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$679

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Colombo to Tokyo is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $524. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to about $764. Even booking 60+ days out can result in slightly higher prices, averaging $533.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Colombo to Tokyo is considered to be $455 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $509. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $581 or higher.

Historically, November has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Tokyo, with a median price of $459. September and January also historically offer good value, with median prices around $461. The annual median price for this route is typically $509, indicating potential savings when traveling in these months.

Colombo to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Tokyo

Regular price: $388 - $671

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

Regular prices for flights from Colombo to Tokyo typically range from $388 to $671. The current lowest deal is $610 with Malindo Airways for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 4.

now $610

Low $388

High $671

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

November

Cheapest

Flights from $459

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $571

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo

SriLankan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Tokyo

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Malindo Airways

$608

$679

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Malaysia Airlines

$706

$682

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

SriLankan Airlines

$592

$688

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

$613

$621

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

$608

$637

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Tokyo

Colombo (CMB) - Tokyo (NRT)

Vietnam Airlines

$761

$686

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$678 → $539

20%

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$600 → $513

15%

8 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 20

$584 → $539

10 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 22

$575 → $537

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

Colombo - Tokyo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Colombo to Tokyo are above the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

November, September, and January are cheapest

Historically, November ($459), September ($461), and January ($461) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 19h 35m

The median flight duration from Colombo to Tokyo is 19 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 3.3% of routes; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

SriLankan Airlines offers direct routes

SriLankan Airlines provides direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo, with one deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Colombo to Tokyo are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is a good option for flights from Colombo to Tokyo.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Haneda (HND)

Cheapest

Haneda Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Tokyo, offering good access to the city.

📍 ~17 km from Tokyo city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Ibaraki (IBR)

Ibaraki is a useful alternative, especially for budget travelers, due to its proximity to Tokyo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

Cheap Flights from Colombo to Tokyo

Today’s best flight deals from Colombo to Tokyo

Colombo to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

Direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

Colombo - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, September, and January are cheapest

Flights typically take 19h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

SriLankan Airlines offers direct routes

Deals are frequent on this route

Colombo main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

What is a good price for a flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Tokyo?

What percentage of Colombo to Tokyo flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

How much do direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo cost compared to connecting flights?

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Colombo to Tokyo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Tokyo

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

Direct flights from Colombo to Tokyo

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Tokyo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Tokyo

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Tokyo

Colombo - Tokyo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

November, September, and January are cheapest

Flights typically take 19h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

SriLankan Airlines offers direct routes

Deals are frequent on this route

Colombo main airports to depart from

Tokyo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tokyo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tokyo

Best Elite deals to Tokyo

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Feb 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tokyo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

What is a good price for a flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Tokyo?