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Cheap flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $701

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CMB
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 August 2026.

Thu 20/806:05
CBR
-
CMB
2 stops20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/819:50
CMB
-
CBR
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,308
Sat 12/907:15
CBR
-
CMB
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/919:50
CMB
-
CBR
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$1,329
Mon 14/912:40
CBR
-
CMB
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/907:40
CMB
-
CBR
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,436
Thu 20/807:05
CBR
-
CMB
2 stops20h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 26/800:05
CMB
-
CBR
2 stops34h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 31/7$1,621
Wed 28/1018:00
CBR
-
CMB
1 stop29h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 1/1107:30
CMB
-
CBR
2 stops28h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/8$1,663
Sun 13/907:05
CBR
-
CMB
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/922:55
CMB
-
CBR
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$1,667

Find 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,308

One-way from

$701

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,387
20/8-27/8
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Canberra to Colombo
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Canberra to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 August 2026.
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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Thu 20/8

06:05-21:50

2 stops20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

19:50-18:10

1 stop17h 50m

$1,308

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Sat 12/9

07:15-17:50

1 stop15h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

19:50-07:25

1 stop31h 05m

$1,329

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Wed 28/10

18:00-17:50

1 stop29h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/11

07:30-17:30

2 stops28h 30m

$1,663

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Sun 13/9

07:05-22:55

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

22:55-06:00

2 stops26h 35m

$1,667

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Sun 13/9

07:05-09:00

2 stops30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

04:35-20:05

2 stops35h 00m

$1,763

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Mon 14/9

06:10-21:30

3 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

07:35-11:05

2 stops23h 00m

$1,791
Fastest return journey

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Thu 20/8

07:05-21:30

3 stops18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/8

12:15-08:25

2 stops15h 40m

$1,930

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Sun 13/9

06:10-23:30

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

12:15-12:10

3 stops19h 25m

$1,974

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Sat 12/9

07:05-10:05

2 stops31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/10

00:05-14:55

2 stops33h 20m

$2,029
Cheapest one-way

CanberraColombo

CBR - CMB

CBRCMB

Canberra

Thu 20/8

06:05-21:50

2 stops20h 15m

$701

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,286 and $1,431 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,308 on Multiple Airlines (20 Aug–27 Aug).

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 2 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways from Canberra 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
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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
1,074 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

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

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  • 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 $1,180, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,347. Singapore Airlines is priced at 33% 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.

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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 Canberra to Colombo.

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to Colombo

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,347Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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