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Cheap flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $885

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CMB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,224

One-way from

$885

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,532
14/6-21/6
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 55m total
  • Canberra to Colombo
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Canberra to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($397 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/615:15CBR - CMB
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/622:55CMB - CBR
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,224
Sat 14/610:50CBR - CMB
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 20/601:10CMB - CBR
2 stops27h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,465
Mon 30/607:45CBR - CMB
2 stops20h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 19/700:50CMB - CBR
2 stops30h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$2,094

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Fri 13/6

07:15-21:55

3 stops43h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/6

10:40-18:10

3 stops27h 00m

$1,347

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Fri 13/6

19:35-22:45

2 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/6

01:50-09:15

2 stops26h 55m

$1,510

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Mon 30/6

07:45-23:30

2 stops20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/7

00:50-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

$2,094

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Deals found on 29/4

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CBR to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra 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 30 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra 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 Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Canberra, you will be flying from Canberra, which is the city’s only airport. Canberra (CBR) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Canberra. There are 0 flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,465, Qantas Airways will fly you from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Cathay Pacific for as low as $2,094. Qantas Airways is priced at 6% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). 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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