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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi from ₹ 15,394

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DEL
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Sat 14/217:10
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 15m
IndiGo
Mon 16/206:10
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 12/2₹ 20,013
Wed 6/514:10
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 10/518:45
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 23,725
Sat 11/403:00
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop7h 40m
IndiGo
Tue 14/409:30
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop6h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/2₹ 24,269
Fri 6/312:30
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop11h 35m
IndiGo
Mon 9/312:20
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop8h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/2₹ 24,993
Thu 26/314:00
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 4/405:15
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 25,174
Mon 16/317:15
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop6h 50m
IndiGo
Mon 23/314:30
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop6h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 14/2₹ 25,265
Tue 10/314:40
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop7h 40m
IndiGo
Sun 15/307:10
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop9h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/2₹ 25,355
Thu 2/414:10
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 10/418:45
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/2₹ 25,446
Sun 5/400:40
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 15/405:15
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 25,537
Mon 30/314:10
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 6/405:15
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 25,627
Sat 2/500:40
CMB
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 9/518:45
DEL
-
CMB
Nonstop3h 35m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 25,718
Mon 2/303:00
CMB
-
DEL
1 stop7h 45m
IndiGo
Sat 7/319:30
DEL
-
CMB
1 stop7h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/2₹ 25,808

Find 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 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,725

One-way from

₹ 15,394

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 33,868

Good one-way deal

₹ 19,038 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 6/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 10m total
  • Colombo to New Delhi
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SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Colombo to New Delhi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 393,586 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 45,244 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to New Delhi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 15 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi that are best for you.

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Colombo

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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

14:10-17:45

Nonstop3h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/4

05:15-08:50

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 24,993

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/3

09:10-15:50

1 stop6h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 23/3

07:10-16:15

1 stop9h 05m

₹ 25,265

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

14:10-17:45

Nonstop3h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 10/4

18:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 25,265

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 11/4

18:45-22:20

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 25,537

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

03:00-10:40

1 stop7h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/4

02:30-11:30

1 stop9h 00m

₹ 25,718

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/3

00:40-04:15

Nonstop3h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/4

05:15-08:50

Nonstop3h 35m

₹ 26,170

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

03:00-13:35

1 stop10h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

19:30-02:00

1 stop6h 30m

₹ 26,442

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/8

12:30-22:25

1 stop9h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 13/8

07:15-16:15

1 stop9h 00m

₹ 26,623

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/3

03:00-10:40

1 stop7h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/4

12:15-21:00

1 stop8h 45m

₹ 27,076

ColomboNew Delhi

CMB - DEL

CMBDEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

03:00-10:40

1 stop7h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 11/4

19:30-01:50

1 stop6h 20m

₹ 27,257

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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 return flight from Colombo to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

Booking 79 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of ₹ 12,587). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,450). 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 15 February 2026.

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at midday.

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 15 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi, such as SriLankan Airlines and Air India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,965 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

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?

    Most people fly into New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) if they book a flight to New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Indira Gandhi Intl has 6 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 airlines. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is conveniently located just 12.5 km from New Delhi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    For as low as ₹ 24,993, SriLankan Airlines can have you in New Delhi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 3h 35m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and New Delhi is about 2393 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi return from ₹ 20,014. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. Air India is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi are SriLankan Airlines (₹ 13,199), IndiGo (₹ 13,694), and Air India (₹ 14,032).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi on time: Japan Airlines (93%), SriLankan Airlines (89%), Air India (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi is ₹ 18,796. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 44,479. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), can usually be booked for ₹ 24,993.

  • 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 holiday 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi (average of ₹ 12,587). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,450). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 20,014Average₹ 23,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 24,332Average₹ 32,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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