What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 35m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 35m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Melbourne (MEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,537. Find deals

How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

There are many flights that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in 24h 10m. Fly via Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8740 km.

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

Currently priced at $989, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,096 and $1,209, respectively. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

When booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane, you may want to consider flying on Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Brisbane. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Brisbane from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport average $1,649. You can even find prices in August for less than $1,649, as users have found deals to Brisbane from as low as $1,087. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Brisbane from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 46%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

For a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Brisbane, you will be flying into Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 12.3 km from the centre vof the city. Brisbane is the only Brisbane airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Brisbane are usually found in August or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$1,040
One-way from	$579
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,538

27/10-3/11
5 total stops
55h 50m total
Colombo to Brisbane

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12/10
3 total stops
45h 15m total
Colombo to Brisbane

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($244 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Mon 27/1010:25CMB - BNE

3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1123:40BNE - CMB

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,040

Sat 11/1022:55CMB - BNE

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1018:05BNE - CMB

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,055

Tue 28/1010:25CMB - BNE

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:45BNE - CMB

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,067

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Sat 11/1022:55CMB - BNE

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1018:05BNE - CMB

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,055

Sun 22/212:15CMB - BNE

1 stop24h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sat 14/309:10BNE - CMB

1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,131

Mon 27/1001:05CMB - BNE

3 stops27h 25mChina Eastern

Tue 4/1111:10BNE - CMB

2 stops35h 40mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9$1,233

Tue 28/1010:25CMB - BNE

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:45BNE - CMB

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,067

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Thu 18/922:55CMB - BNE

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/923:30BNE - CMB

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,194

Thu 18/922:05CMB - BNE

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Sun 28/901:55BNE - CMB

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9$2,605

Sat 11/1022:55CMB - BNE

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1018:05BNE - CMB

1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,055

Mon 27/1010:25CMB - BNE

3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1123:40BNE - CMB

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,040

Tue 28/1010:25CMB - BNE

3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1115:05BNE - CMB

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,067

One-way flights from Colombo to Brisbane
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Sun 12/1009:05CMB - BNE

3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$579

Wed 15/1009:05CMB - BNE

3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$592

Thu 15/110:25CMB - BNE

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$789

Thu 8/123:00CMB - BNE

2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$815

Sun 11/109:05CMB - BNE

3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$843

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CMB - BNE

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

22:55-05:40

2 stops26h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 18/10

18:05-23:35

1 stop34h 00m

$1,055

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

10:25-10:05

3 stops43h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 4/11

13:45-09:25

2 stops24h 10m

$1,067

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

12:15-16:55

1 stop24h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 14/3

09:10-10:45

1 stop30h 05m

$1,131

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/10

01:05-09:00

3 stops27h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 4/11

11:10-18:20

2 stops35h 40m

$1,233

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/10

09:05-10:50

3 stops45h 15m

$579

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/1

10:25-06:00

2 stops39h 05m

$789

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/1

23:00-20:15

2 stops40h 45m

$815

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,093

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/10

00:50-06:55

1 stop49h 35m

$1,207

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/1

00:40-05:40

3 stops24h 30m

$1,227

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

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane. 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 Brisbane?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 BNE?

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

993 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
For a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Brisbane, you will be flying into Brisbane. Brisbane (BNE) is just 12.3 km from the centre vof the city. Brisbane is the only Brisbane airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Brisbane from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?
There are many flights that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in 24h 10m. Fly via Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8740 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane round-trip?
Currently priced at $989, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,096 and $1,209, respectively. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Brisbane?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Brisbane.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Brisbane?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Brisbane 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 Brisbane?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$989	Average$1,450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,096	Average$1,475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,209	Average$1,571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Brisbane are usually found in August or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Monday

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