Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $426

CMB — MEL
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in September or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Sat 31/1022:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 14/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 15/10$810
Sat 31/1022:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Tue 10/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 15/10$811
Thu 24/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Sat 23/122:30 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 18/10$817
Thu 5/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Tue 10/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 15/10$821
Wed 4/1122:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Sat 14/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 15/10$823
Thu 29/1022:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Thu 12/1113:00 -
3 stops62h 05m
Deal found 15/10$829
Thu 5/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Sat 14/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 15/10$830
Mon 7/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Sat 6/312:00 -
3 stops39h 05m
Deal found 18/10$833

Find flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$810

One-way from

$426

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,250

Good round-trip deal

$1,167 or less

Good one-way deal

$622 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/10-14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 40m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($306 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne.

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ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

19:55-11:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$446

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/12

19:55-11:05

Nonstop9h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$488

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/12

01:55-05:40

2 stops22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$598

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/10

19:50-11:00

Nonstop9h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$652

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

00:45-23:05

1 stop16h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$775

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

21:45-05:40

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$781

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/1

05:10-05:00

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$803

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

21:45-05:40

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$810

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/11

00:45-23:05

1 stop16h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$833

ColomboMelbourne

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MEL Melbourne

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/11

04:00-16:45

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$839

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

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

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,145). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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 CMB to MEL?

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,020 and $1,518 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $810 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–14 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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

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

    Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport will take you 9h 40m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport is about 8352 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Jetstar, at $394, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Etihad Airways. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $382. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Air Seychelles (80%), SriLankan Airlines (80%) and Ethiopian Air (80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $477. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $656 on average, our data indicates $1,016 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

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

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those on a stopover in Singapore in need of a car hire can book one at Singapore Changi for about $147.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Bangkok and looking for things to do, consider visiting Pratunam, Siam Square, or Thailand Cultural Center. Travellers on a stopover in Bangkok can visit Pratunam, Siam Square, and Thailand Cultural Center, by travelling 23.8 km, 24.2 km, and 21.1 km, respectively after landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Those landing in Bangkok looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $32 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,145). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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 Colombo to Melbourne

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JetstarCheapest$394Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China EasternCheapest$844Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,002Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,193Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,194Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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