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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from $450

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
8 lug — 15 lug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or April, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 luglio 2025.

Round-trip from

$908

One-way from

$450

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,827

Good round-trip deal

$1,654 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,003 or less
20/8-22/10
  • 20/8-22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
8/9
  • 8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Colombo to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($341 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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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 3 luglio 2025.

lun 11/818:45CMB - MEL
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun 25/812:05MEL - CMB
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$913

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 3 luglio 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Colombo

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Price

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 20/8

22:55-20:20

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

mer 22/10

14:00-09:40

2 stops25h 10m

$908

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun 8/9

10:40-11:45

3 stops44h 35m

$450

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 28/8

10:40-05:30

1 stop14h 20m

$496

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Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Melbourne

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 73 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, 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 luglio 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 luglio 2025.

The most flights from CMB to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 3 luglio 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with AirAsia 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

6.6

Boarding

6.8

Food

6.2

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Comfort

6.6

Boarding

6.8

Food

6.2

Overall

6.6

Entertainment

5.5

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 5
2.0
Mediocre

Jonathan,Jan 2025

CMB - KUL

Awful experience. Boarding all passenger group at the same time. Cabin extremely hot while on the ground. So hot that a passenger fainted before take off so we had to return to the gate, delayed for 2 hours. Food was served after 4h in the air with all lights on until then, couldn't sleep on a red eye flight. No entertainment system for a 9h flight. Seat extremely narrow.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 (61%), SriLankan Airlines (61%) and Ethiopian Air (61%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $927. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $764 on average our data indicates $1,377 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 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 $127.

  • 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, 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 $27 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, 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.

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