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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

CMB — DEL
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in April or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to New Delhi (DEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 381

Good round-trip deal

C$ 533 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 320 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to New Delhi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Delhi from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of C$ 1,124). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,597). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 77% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Delhi. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines, andAir India from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to New Delhi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 12.5 km from the city centre, New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, starting at C$ 305 and C$ 410 round-trip. Air India is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi consider choosing Singapore Airlines (92%), Air India (86%) or Japan Airlines (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to New Delhi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to New Delhi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to New Delhi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to New Delhi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to New Delhi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of C$ 1,124). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,597). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to New Delhi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to New Delhi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapestC$ 289AverageC$ 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapestC$ 305AverageC$ 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestC$ 410AverageC$ 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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