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Cheap flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $295

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CMB
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 9 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$628

One-way from

$295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,092

Good round-trip deal

$1,050 or less

Good one-way deal

$574 or less
5/11-12/11
  • 5/11-12/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Australia to Colombo
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • Australia to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($463 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 9 October 2025.

Wed 5/1105:15PER - CMB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1109:05CMB - PER
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$628
Wed 29/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1122:50CMB - PER
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$630
Wed 29/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mAirAsia
Wed 12/1110:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/10$631
Tue 28/1005:15PER - CMB
1 stop19h 05mAirAsia
Mon 10/1110:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/10$633
Mon 27/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mAirAsia
Sun 16/1110:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/10$637
Thu 23/1020:30PER - CMB
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1010:25CMB - PER
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$639
Wed 29/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mAirAsia
Tue 11/1122:50CMB - PER
1 stop18h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/10$640
Mon 27/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mAirAsia
Mon 10/1110:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/10$642
Mon 27/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mAirAsia
Tue 11/1122:50CMB - PER
1 stop18h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 7/10$651
Tue 4/1120:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1122:50CMB - PER
2 stops50h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$655
Mon 27/1020:40PER - CMB
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1110:25CMB - PER
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$660
Thu 30/1007:35PER - CMB
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1110:25CMB - PER
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$663

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

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Australia

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sun 8/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$762

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Wed 4/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$762

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sun 1/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$762

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Wed 3/12

20:40-09:25

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

22:50-04:30

1 stop27h 10m

$808

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 24/10

05:10-17:35

1 stop14h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/10

09:05-16:30

3 stops28h 55m

$846

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sat 25/10

02:10-23:35

1 stop23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/11

00:40-01:25

1 stop22h 15m

$864

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

10:45-09:25

1 stop28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$914

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Fri 24/10

02:10-22:50

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/11

00:40-01:25

1 stop22h 15m

$929

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

06:15-21:50

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/12

22:50-23:45

1 stop19h 25m

$951

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Tue 4/11

01:15-23:30

1 stop24h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/11

00:45-05:25

1 stop26h 10m

$954

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $327). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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 9 October 2025.

When flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

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 9 October 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,377 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,377 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,377 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,020 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,377 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
915 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,377 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,377 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,377 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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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 15m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and Perth - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $484. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $619 on average, our data indicates $1,677 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.

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

    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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $327). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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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AirAsiaCheapest$583Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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AirAsia XCheapest$648Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$679Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$703Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$727Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$790Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$797Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$816Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$892Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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