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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $495

BNE — CMB
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Colombo

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Colombo

Tue 15/911:10 -
1 stop36h 20m
Tue 9/320:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 17/8$1,075
Mon 24/823:30 -
1 stop26h 50m
Tue 8/923:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 16/8$1,087
Mon 24/823:30 -
1 stop26h 50m
Thu 10/923:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 16/8$1,089
Thu 20/823:30 -
1 stop30h 10m
Thu 3/923:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 17/8$1,092
Sun 1/1111:10 -
1 stop36h 20m
Tue 17/1120:20 -
2 stops46h 15m
Deal found 16/8$1,114
Tue 15/911:10 -
1 stop36h 20m
Wed 25/1120:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 16/8$1,118
Sat 3/1011:05 -
1 stop36h 25m
Sun 11/1020:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 17/8$1,120

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Colombo

Round-trip from

$1,075

One-way from

$495

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,276
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/9-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($335 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 4/9

23:30-21:50

1 stop26h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

21:45-09:10

2 stops30h 55m

$1,349

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 15/1

18:55-16:30

2 stops26h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/1

11:15-17:30

1 stop25h 45m

$1,531

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Wed 9/9

08:35-22:55

2 stops42h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

11:20-00:25

2 stops32h 35m

$1,588
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Tue 8/9

08:00-17:50

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-19:55

1 stop19h 35m

$1,634

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 10/9

08:35-10:05

2 stops30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/10

11:20-23:05

2 stops31h 15m

$1,649

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 1/10

19:10-23:30

2 stops32h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/10

00:50-08:20

2 stops27h 00m

$1,659

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 4/9

11:05-21:10

2 stops38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,666

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sun 6/9

00:05-22:55

1 stop27h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/9

00:05-00:25

2 stops19h 50m

$1,822

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 10/9

07:55-10:05

2 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

11:20-10:55

2 stops19h 05m

$1,826

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Mon 7/9

08:35-22:55

2 stops42h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

00:05-20:35

1 stop16h 00m

$1,863

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,089). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,010). 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 Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,100 and $1,465 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,075 on China Eastern (15 Sept–9 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Brisbane 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
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
1,586 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
1,454 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
1,083 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Brisbane (BNE), located 12.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 8 airlines have flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 14h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Brisbane and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8740 km. 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 Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines ($726), Singapore Airlines ($842), and Cathay Pacific ($927) offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Malaysia Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $344. Singapore Airlines flights start at $382 while deals on Batik Air start at $403 one-way.

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

    Most of the time, Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore.

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 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 $117 per day.

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

    Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,089). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,010). 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 Brisbane to Colombo

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$726Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$842Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$927Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$956Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$963Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$965Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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VietJet AirCheapest$1,059Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,141Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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