Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane from $550

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — BNE
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Brisbane (BNE). 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,174

One-way from

$550

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,894
26/11-3/12
  • 26/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 05m total
  • Colombo to Brisbane
16/12
  • 16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Colombo to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($435 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Brisbane
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 31 October 2025.

Wed 26/1110:25CMB - BNE
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1207:20BNE - CMB
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,174
Wed 3/1210:25CMB - BNE
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1220:50BNE - CMB
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,477

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Colombo

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Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/11

10:25-21:25

2 stops30h 30m

Brisbane

Wed 3/12

07:20-09:25

2 stops30h 35m

$1,174

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/12

10:25-06:00

3 stops39h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 12/12

20:50-21:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,477

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/11

20:20-09:00

1 stop32h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 3/12

11:10-19:00

1 stop36h 20m

$1,690

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/11

00:45-23:00

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 3/12

12:10-23:30

1 stop15h 50m

$2,047

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/12

20:15-05:55

3 stops29h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 11/12

01:55-21:55

1 stop24h 30m

$3,157

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

20:15-22:40

2 stops45h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 19/12

01:55-21:55

1 stop24h 30m

$3,738

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

23:10-22:10

2 stops42h 30m

$562

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/12

10:25-06:00

2 stops39h 05m

$580

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/12

03:00-06:00

3 stops22h 30m

$591

ColomboBrisbane

CMB - BNE

CMBBNE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/11

22:50-05:25

2 stops26h 05m

$633

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Brisbane

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane (average of $673). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,241). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane?

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. 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 Brisbane. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 17h 45m. Fly via China Eastern or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8740 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $1,109, Qantas Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,123 and $1,206, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 31% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane (average of $673). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Brisbane in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,241). 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 Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,109Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,123Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,206Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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