Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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 29 julio 2025.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 370

Good one-way deal

C$ 262 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to New Delhi

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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 25 July 2025.

Booking 58 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of C$ 1,125). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,610). 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 29 julio 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 76% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to New Delhi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 julio 2025.

The most flights from CMB to DEL are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chennai (MAA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 370.

What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 4 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • 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%), Japan Airlines (84%) or Air India (79%) 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of C$ 1,125). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,610). 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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