Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne from $356
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
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 Saturday or Tuesday 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 November 2026.
Tue 17/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 7/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/11$874
Thu 3/1222:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 10/11$879
Tue 15/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 6/112:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 10/11$933
Thu 24/1217:05 -
1 stop25h 00m
Thu 14/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/11$956
Tue 22/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 14/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/11$959
Mon 21/1221:45 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 11/101:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 8/11$972
Thu 3/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 28/113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 11/11$975
Wed 23/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 13/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/11$976
Wed 30/1201:55 -
2 stops22h 15m
Sat 16/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 10/11$986
Thu 31/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Mon 15/306:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 12/11$988
Mon 21/1222:50 -
2 stops18h 55m
Tue 12/114:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,591
Mon 16/1110:25 -
2 stops16h 00m
Fri 8/106:00 -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,658
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 November 2026.
Thu 3/1222:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/11$943
Tue 13/420:00 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 29/412:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,056
Sun 25/400:05 -
1 stop25h 40m
Sun 9/507:45 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 9/11$1,103
Mon 28/1221:45 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 11/106:30 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 11/11$1,180
Mon 21/1220:50 -
3 stops56h 40m
Mon 11/101:50 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 9/11$1,322
Mon 21/1221:45 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 11/106:30 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 11/11$1,180
Sun 20/1200:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Tue 12/100:30 -
1 stop15h 10m
Deal found 11/11$1,201
Tue 15/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Mon 28/1222:30 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 7/11$1,241
Sat 26/1200:40 -
1 stop27h 15m
Thu 27/523:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 8/11$1,201
Sat 26/1200:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Sat 29/523:30 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 8/11$1,201
Mon 21/1222:50 -
2 stops18h 55m
Tue 12/114:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,591
Fri 19/300:05 -
1 stop17h 40m
Thu 15/420:55 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 8/11$1,626
Thu 24/1207:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 13/114:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 11/11$1,712
Thu 31/1207:40 -
2 stops17h 50m
Sat 16/106:00 -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,856
Fri 15/110:25 -
2 stops16h 00m
Sat 13/211:40 -
2 stops17h 20m
Deal found 10/11$1,891
Wed 23/1207:20 -
2 stops19h 05m
Wed 13/114:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 11/11$1,950
Thu 24/1212:10 -
2 stops20h 25m
Fri 8/106:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 8/11$2,078
Sat 2/121:45 -
2 stops20h 00m
Sat 9/106:00 -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 12/11$2,228
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 November 2026.
Tue 11/520:00 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 8/612:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$822
Thu 10/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 4/213:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$855
Thu 10/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 2/213:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$919
Thu 3/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 28/113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 11/11$975
Tue 20/420:00 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 18/512:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,004
Tue 13/420:00 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 29/412:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,056
Thu 31/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 16/313:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,070
Tue 22/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 12/113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,093
Tue 9/219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 9/313:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,122
Sat 6/219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 23/213:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 11/11$1,128
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated 12 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 16/1110:25 -
2 stops16h 00m
Fri 8/106:00 -
2 stops21h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,658
Tue 17/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 7/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 12/11$874
Thu 3/1222:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 10/11$879
Thu 10/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 4/213:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$855
Thu 10/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 2/206:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 12/11$883
Thu 10/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 2/213:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$919
Thu 10/1220:50 -
1 stop21h 30m
Thu 4/213:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/11$944
Tue 15/1222:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 6/112:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Deal found 10/11$933
Mon 21/1222:50 -
2 stops18h 55m
Tue 12/114:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,591
Tue 22/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Thu 14/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/11$959
Thu 24/1217:05 -
1 stop25h 00m
Thu 14/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 11/11$956
Thu 24/1207:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 13/114:50 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 11/11$1,712
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 November 2026.
Sat 5/1222:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/11$356
Sun 29/1110:25 -
1 stop13h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/11$360
Sat 21/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/11$366
Thu 26/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/11$447
Thu 3/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/11$476
Wed 2/1210:25 -
2 stops31h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11$490
Wed 25/1110:25 -
2 stops31h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/11$491
Thu 26/1122:50 -
2 stops19h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/11$493
Fri 26/221:45 -
2 stops26h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11$501
Wed 9/1221:45 -
2 stops27h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/11$535
Wed 2/1210:25 -
2 stops39h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/11$539
Sat 5/1221:45 -
2 stops28h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/11$541
Find 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 (ME1). 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 12 November 2026.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,160). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,836). 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 12 November 2026.
When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne, 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,100 and $1,632 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $879 on Multiple Airlines (3 Dec–27 Jan).
How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 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 in the evening 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 17% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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 November 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines
from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
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How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne will take you 9h 40m. There are 8352 km between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne round-trip from $402. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are China Eastern, from $854, and Etihad Airways, from $919. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $373. Users have also found prices from $572 and $662 on Batik Air and Etihad Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne are Air Seychelles (84%), SriLankan Airlines (84%) and Ethiopian Air (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne is $381. On average you can expect to pay $956. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $702.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
Most of the time, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Singapore is followed by Bangkok in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 17.1 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $143 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Bangkok?
The majority of Bangkok visitors spend their time at Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Siam Square. Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Siam Square can be visited by travelling about 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.2 km respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Bangkok can hire a car from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for about $36 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flights?
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Bangkok the least frequently.
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?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,160). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,836). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Colombo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 12 November 2026.
Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 12 November 2026.
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