Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $558
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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 February 2026.
Mon 9/318:35
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/313:10
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$890
Wed 13/522:55
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/521:45
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$894
Tue 10/303:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/301:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$901
Fri 6/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$905
Tue 3/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$906
Mon 20/410:40
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/512:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$912
Fri 13/309:10
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/322:05
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$936
Thu 12/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/306:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$937
Mon 3/817:15
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/812:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$949
Best flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
Thu 12/322:50
CMB
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MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/306:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$947
Wed 11/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops52h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 19/312:00
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops65h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/2$1,057
Wed 13/507:35
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/520:10
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops29h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,095
Thu 5/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/301:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$957
Sun 8/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops51h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 15/312:00
MEL
-
CMB
3 stops41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/2$1,064
Sun 15/307:20
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/322:30
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,052
Sun 29/320:30
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop32h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 5/411:00
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops35h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/2$1,126
Fri 27/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,067
Tue 10/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops27h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 12/711:00
MEL
-
CMB
3 stops62h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 10/2$1,141
Sat 14/303:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/313:10
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,137
Tue 24/301:05
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops27h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 1/511:00
MEL
-
CMB
2 stops35h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/2$1,141
Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Colombo to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
Sun 8/300:25
CMB
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MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 22/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,435
Tue 24/300:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 1/516:10
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,440
Thu 2/400:20
CMB
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MEL
Nonstop9h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Thu 30/416:10
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,442
Sun 8/300:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 15/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,450
Wed 11/300:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Thu 19/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,457
Tue 24/300:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Thu 30/416:10
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,471
Sat 9/500:20
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 16/516:10
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,484
Tue 12/500:20
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop9h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Thu 21/516:10
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,487
Wed 11/300:25
CMB
-
MEL
Nonstop10h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 17/317:25
MEL
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,495
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated 12 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 3/322:50
CMB
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MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$906
Tue 3/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/301:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$954
Thu 5/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/301:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$957
Fri 6/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/407:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$905
Mon 9/318:35
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/313:10
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$890
Tue 10/303:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/301:00
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$901
Thu 12/322:50
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/306:15
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$937
Fri 13/309:10
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/322:05
MEL
-
CMB
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$936
One-way flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
Wed 29/410:25
CMB
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MEL
3 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$558
Mon 4/523:15
CMB
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MEL
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$559
Wed 4/303:00
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$566
Mon 20/410:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$571
Sat 7/310:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$572
Tue 24/222:50
CMB
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MEL
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$573
Mon 23/222:50
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$590
Sat 2/510:25
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$594
Wed 11/300:40
CMB
-
MEL
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$613
Sat 21/203:30
CMB
-
MEL
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$615
Wed 25/222:50
CMB
-
MEL
3 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$618
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/3
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 17/3
06:15-21:50
1 stop21h 05m
$947
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 5/3
22:50-05:00
1 stop24h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
01:00-09:25
1 stop13h 55m
$957
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/3
07:20-21:20
2 stops32h 30m
Melbourne
Sun 29/3
22:30-11:05
1 stop18h 05m
$1,052
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 11/3
01:05-11:00
3 stops52h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 19/3
12:00-23:40
2 stops65h 10m
$1,057
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 8/3
01:05-10:00
3 stops51h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
12:00-23:40
3 stops41h 10m
$1,064
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 27/3
10:25-05:00
1 stop13h 05m
Melbourne
Sun 5/4
07:00-21:55
1 stop19h 25m
$1,067
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 13/5
07:35-10:35
2 stops22h 30m
Melbourne
Thu 21/5
20:10-21:30
2 stops29h 50m
$1,095
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 29/3
20:30-10:00
1 stop32h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 5/4
11:00-18:20
2 stops35h 50m
$1,126
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 14/3
03:30-05:40
2 stops20h 40m
Melbourne
Sat 28/3
13:10-21:10
1 stop13h 30m
$1,137
ColomboMelbourne
CMB - MEL
CMBMEL
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 10/3
01:05-10:00
3 stops27h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 12/7
11:00-21:10
3 stops62h 40m
$1,141
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How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?
About 27% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,107.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 12 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andQantas Airways 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.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
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