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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $414

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CMB
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Colombo (CMB). 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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,036

One-way from

$480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,065
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/1-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 25m total
  • Adelaide to Colombo
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Adelaide to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($402 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Mon 15/907:05ADL - CMB
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1210:25CMB - ADL
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,041
Mon 8/910:05ADL - CMB
2 stops41h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 16/900:50CMB - ADL
2 stops36h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/8$1,081
Mon 8/907:05ADL - CMB
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/922:55CMB - ADL
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,099
Mon 6/1017:50ADL - CMB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1022:55CMB - ADL
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,148
Sun 5/1006:00ADL - CMB
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1022:55CMB - ADL
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,192
Mon 6/1019:00ADL - CMB
2 stops33h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/1000:50CMB - ADL
2 stops37h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8$1,201

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Tue 7/10

20:25-21:55

2 stops30h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

23:00-07:25

2 stops27h 25m

$1,022

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 15/9

07:05-21:55

2 stops18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

10:25-07:25

2 stops16h 00m

$1,041

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 8/9

10:05-23:30

2 stops41h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

00:50-17:30

2 stops36h 40m

$1,081

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 8/9

07:05-21:55

2 stops18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

22:55-06:15

2 stops27h 20m

$1,099

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Sun 5/10

10:50-22:55

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/10

00:05-08:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,108

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Tue 7/10

12:15-23:30

2 stops40h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/11

00:45-09:25

2 stops27h 40m

$1,142

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 6/10

17:50-21:55

2 stops33h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/10

22:55-07:25

2 stops27h 30m

$1,148

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Sun 5/10

19:00-23:30

2 stops33h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/10

00:50-15:35

2 stops33h 45m

$1,165

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

18:35-23:30

1 stop33h 55m

$414

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 9/2

08:05-22:00

2 stops18h 55m

$486

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. 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 Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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 ADL to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,293.

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

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 12m.

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

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

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Colombo. 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 from for flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide. There are 0 flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $1,036, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights departing from Adelaide and landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport stopover in Singapore most frequently. Melbourne is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $128 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Melbourne?

    Melbourne travellers tend to visit Flinders Street Station, Forum Melbourne, and Princess Theatre more than any other notable places. Flinders Street Station, Forum Melbourne, and Princess Theatre are located about 20.0 km, 20.0 km, and 19.6 km, respectively from Melbourne. Travellers can book a car hire at Melbourne for about $51 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Kuala Lumpur.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Colombo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo 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 Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Colombo. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,006Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,140Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,169Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,242Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,655Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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