Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $376

MEL — CMB
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Sat 31/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Tue 17/1122:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 22/8$793
Thu 22/1022:45 -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 2/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 21/8$797
Thu 22/1022:45 -
1 stop16h 25m
Sat 31/1022:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 22/8$800
Tue 1/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 15/920:30 -
1 stop35h 40m
Deal found 20/8$803
Tue 1/900:30 -
1 stop25h 55m
Mon 14/922:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 22/8$806
Tue 1/900:30 -
1 stop25h 55m
Sat 5/922:55 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 22/8$809
Thu 8/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 22/1019:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 22/8$810
Thu 10/921:30 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sat 12/922:10 -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 19/8$813
Wed 2/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sat 5/922:10 -
2 stops31h 20m
Deal found 18/8$814
Thu 1/1012:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 15/1019:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 19/8$816
Sat 5/912:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 12/919:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 18/8$817
Tue 1/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 8/922:10 -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 23/8$820

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo

Round-trip from

$793

One-way from

$376

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,114

Good round-trip deal

$1,095 or less

Good one-way deal

$674 or less
31/10-17/11
  • 31/10-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Colombo
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/9
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($351 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

06:15-21:55

1 stop21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

10:25-05:00

1 stop13h 05m

$856

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

22:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

22:55-05:00

1 stop24h 35m

$1,039

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 18/1

06:15-21:50

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/1

10:25-05:00

1 stop13h 05m

$1,186

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

01:00-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/1

10:25-05:00

1 stop13h 05m

$1,188

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

06:15-21:50

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/1

10:25-05:00

1 stop13h 05m

$1,351

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

07:10-23:30

2 stops45h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/12

00:45-23:00

1 stop16h 45m

$1,372

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

16:30-23:30

2 stops36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/12

00:45-23:00

1 stop16h 45m

$1,372

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

16:10-08:45

1 stop22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/1

10:15-17:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,464

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

07:45-20:45

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/12

21:45-05:40

2 stops26h 25m

$1,568
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

13:05-21:30

1 stop13h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-11:00

Nonstop9h 40m

$1,578

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 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 Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,029). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,904). 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 MEL to CMB?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 90% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $957 and $1,272 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $793 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–17 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Melbourne Airport 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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($349), VietJet Air ($520), and Qatar Airways ($730) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $334. Batik Air flights start at $387 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $423 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally $2,705, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $340. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $637 for that flight.

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

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

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $116 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 46.0 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those landing in Kuala Lumpur looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $49 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Bangkok?

    Bangkok travellers tend to visit Pratunam, Siam Square, and Thailand Cultural Center more than any other attractions. Pratunam, Siam Square and Thailand Cultural Center are located about 23.8 km, 24.2 km, and 21.1 km, respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Bangkok can hire one for about $56 per day.

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

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Colombo.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,029). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,904). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest$900Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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