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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $578

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CMB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 August 2026.

Tue 1/919:45
ADL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/900:50
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops28h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 31/7$1,131
Tue 1/907:15
ADL
-
CMB
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/923:00
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,145
Mon 3/819:45
ADL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/800:50
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,151
Mon 16/1111:00
ADL
-
CMB
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1100:40
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,152
Thu 20/806:05
ADL
-
CMB
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/919:50
CMB
-
ADL
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,162
Sun 16/819:10
ADL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/800:50
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,167
Wed 2/918:30
ADL
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/923:00
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,168
Tue 1/907:15
ADL
-
CMB
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/923:00
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,170
Fri 4/921:45
ADL
-
CMB
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/923:00
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,177
Mon 17/819:45
ADL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 30/800:50
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops30h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 31/7$1,180
Sat 29/819:45
ADL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 4/900:50
CMB
-
ADL
2 stops30h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/8$1,191

Find 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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,131

One-way from

$578

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,063
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/9-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Adelaide to Colombo
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Adelaide to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($392 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Colombo 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Sun 23/8

17:35-23:35

1 stop34h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

00:50-07:25

1 stop26h 35m

$1,345

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 24/8

09:45-22:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

00:05-21:30

2 stops41h 25m

$1,403

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Sun 16/8

17:35-10:45

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/8

00:50-07:25

1 stop50h 35m

$1,465

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 24/8

17:35-10:45

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/9

00:50-07:25

1 stop26h 35m

$1,509

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Fri 14/8

09:45-22:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/8

00:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,569
Fastest return journey

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Fri 14/8

06:05-21:30

2 stops19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/8

07:35-11:55

2 stops24h 20m

$1,575

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Fri 14/8

17:35-10:45

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/8

00:50-07:25

1 stop50h 35m

$1,647

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Sun 1/11

19:00-21:10

3 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

07:30-11:00

2 stops22h 30m

$1,906
Cheapest one-way

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Wed 2/9

18:30-17:50

1 stop27h 20m

$578

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Fri 14/8

21:45-21:55

2 stops52h 10m

$609

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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?

Booking 83 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 $997). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $921 and $1,244 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,131 on Cathay Pacific (1 Sept–7 Sept).

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 4 August 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,436 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 8 different airlines.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 17h 10m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7714 km between Adelaide and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    China Eastern, at $509, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines. China Eastern is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $394. Malaysia Airlines flights start at $437 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $540 one-way.

  • 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. Kuala Lumpur 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Merlion can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $112 per day.

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

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower are located about 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 46.0 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $45 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 Melbourne. Hong Kong follows Melbourne in terms of the least common stopover location on Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

  • 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 $997). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,883). 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 8 airlines flying from Adelaide to Colombo

Discover the top 8 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 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$509Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$720Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$868Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$938Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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JetstarCheapest$972Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,232Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,352Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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