Q: 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 $1,348 and $1,741 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $940 on Multiple Airlines (7 Sept-13 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,348 and $1,741 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $940 on Multiple Airlines (7 Sept-13 Sept). Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 49m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,244.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways, at $1,130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 89 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 13

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,019. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $898 on average our data indicates $1,670 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Question 14

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are Air Seychelles (62%), SriLankan Airlines (62%) and Ethiopian Air (62%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways or Malaysia Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Bangkok is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Kuala Lumpur.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 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 $129.

Question 19

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

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If you're on a stopover in Bangkok and looking for things to do, consider visiting Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, or Siam Square. Travellers on a stopover in Bangkok can visit Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Siam Square, by travelling 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.2 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 $39 per day.

Question 20

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 3% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 37 days in advance to save up to 18% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 37 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,668, or $1,668 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 22

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Prices for March average $1,736 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,213. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a March flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in January

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

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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 Colombo to Melbourne.

Question 26

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

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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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Colombo to Melbourne flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Colombo to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Melbourne from Colombo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Melbourne from Colombo today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$940
One-way from	$584
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,579
Good round-trip deal	$1,696 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,046 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,129	Average$1,474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,158	Average$1,415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,218	Average$1,345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,255	Average$1,520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,263	Average$1,495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,299	Average$1,441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,558	Average$1,857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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