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
1 adult
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

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Depart

Return

Price

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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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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

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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