Cheap flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $285

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$624

One-way from

$304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,058

Good round-trip deal

$1,003 or less

Good one-way deal

$589 or less
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 13/10-27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • Australia to Colombo
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Australia to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($473 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Mon 13/1021:55PER - CMB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1023:00CMB - PER
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$624
Thu 4/920:30PER - CMB
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/909:05CMB - PER
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/8$643
Thu 11/905:10PER - CMB
1 stop19h 15mAirAsia
Fri 26/910:40CMB - PER
1 stop15h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 21/8$655
Sun 5/1016:35DRW - CMB
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1009:05CMB - DRW
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$677
Fri 7/1116:35DRW - CMB
1 stop20h 50mAirAsia
Sat 15/1110:25CMB - DRW
1 stop25h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 21/8$680
Sat 4/1002:10PER - CMB
1 stop23h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 16/1000:20CMB - PER
1 stop12h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/8$683
Mon 1/905:10PER - CMB
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/922:55CMB - PER
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$685
Sun 5/1016:35DRW - CMB
1 stop21h 05mAirAsia
Sun 12/1010:40CMB - DRW
1 stop21h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 20/8$686
Wed 10/916:35DRW - CMB
1 stop33h 20mAirAsia
Sun 14/910:40CMB - DRW
1 stop21h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 20/8$688
Tue 7/1017:20PER - CMB
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1022:55CMB - PER
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$691
Mon 15/905:10PER - CMB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1009:05CMB - PER
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/8$707
Sat 8/1116:50DRW - CMB
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1123:00CMB - DRW
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$732

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Australia

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Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 13/10

21:55-21:55

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/10

23:00-04:00

1 stop26h 30m

$624

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 17/10

20:30-09:40

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/10

22:55-19:50

1 stop18h 25m

$632

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Thu 4/9

20:30-17:35

1 stop23h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/9

09:05-04:30

1 stop16h 55m

$643

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 17/10

21:55-21:55

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/10

22:55-19:50

1 stop18h 25m

$647

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Thu 11/9

05:10-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/9

10:40-04:30

1 stop15h 20m

$655

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sun 5/10

16:35-09:40

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/10

09:05-12:35

1 stop23h 30m

$677

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Fri 7/11

16:35-09:25

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/11

10:25-16:00

1 stop25h 35m

$680

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sat 4/10

02:10-22:55

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

00:20-14:50

1 stop12h 00m

$683

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 1/9

05:10-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/9

22:55-16:15

1 stop14h 50m

$685

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sun 5/10

16:35-09:40

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/10

10:40-12:35

1 stop21h 55m

$686

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Colombo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $681). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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 AU to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 22 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

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 22 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 15h 40m. Fly via AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Australia and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5789 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $511. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $747 on average our data indicates $2,058 when flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $681). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 22 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$592Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$719Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$728Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$790Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$809Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$835Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$964Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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