Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne from $365
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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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 March or September, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 17 September 2026.
Mon 12/1022:55 -
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Mon 26/1006:15 -
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Deal found 12/9$726
Sun 18/1010:40 -
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Tue 27/1001:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 14/9$732
Thu 19/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Tue 9/206:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 15/9$733
Thu 22/1022:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 12/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 16/9$737
Mon 12/1022:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Tue 12/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 17/9$747
Sun 25/1010:25 -
1 stop13h 05m
Thu 29/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 13/9$751
Thu 3/1222:50 -
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Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 16/9$754
Thu 15/1022:55 -
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Thu 29/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 13/9$757
Mon 21/900:05 -
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Tue 6/1006:00 -
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Deal found 16/9$1,468
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Sat 3/1006:00 -
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Deal found 13/9$1,511
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Thu 26/1106:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$1,536
Sun 20/922:55 -
2 stops19h 25m
Sun 4/1006:00 -
2 stops21h 25m
Deal found 14/9$1,549
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 17 September 2026.
Mon 12/1022:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Tue 12/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 17/9$747
Tue 6/1019:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 20/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 12/9$961
Fri 23/1010:40 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 23/1106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 13/9$749
Thu 3/1222:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 27/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 13/9$760
Thu 19/1119:50 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Tue 9/213:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$1,003
Fri 23/1010:40 -
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Sat 21/1106:15 -
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Deal found 17/9$1,080
Mon 28/922:55 -
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Sat 10/1006:15 -
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Deal found 14/9$1,222
Thu 12/1110:25 -
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Thu 26/1106:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$1,536
Sun 11/1010:40 -
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Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Deal found 13/9$1,595
Fri 6/1100:05 -
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Tue 24/1111:40 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 15/9$1,664
Fri 6/1100:05 -
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Sat 21/1111:40 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 15/9$1,692
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Sat 31/1011:40 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 14/9$1,812
Thu 1/1022:55 -
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Tue 3/1106:00 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 16/9$1,909
Thu 22/1012:15 -
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Sat 31/1011:40 -
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Deal found 14/9$1,911
Mon 12/1000:05 -
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Deal found 15/9$1,913
Mon 5/1000:05 -
1 stop17h 15m
Tue 20/1016:40 -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 12/9$2,015
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 17 September 2026.
Tue 13/1019:50 -
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Tue 20/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 15/9$833
Tue 6/1019:50 -
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Tue 13/1013:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$843
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Thu 29/1013:00 -
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Deal found 16/9$844
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Deal found 15/9$885
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Deal found 14/9$910
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Sat 21/1113:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$911
Thu 22/1019:50 -
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Sat 31/1013:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$931
Thu 12/1119:50 -
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Thu 26/1113:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$945
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 18/900:05 -
1 stop18h 15m
Sat 3/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 13/9$1,511
Sun 20/922:55 -
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Sun 4/1006:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$1,549
Sun 20/922:55 -
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Tue 27/1008:10 -
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Deal found 14/9$1,713
Mon 21/900:05 -
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Tue 6/1006:00 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 16/9$1,468
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Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Deal found 13/9$1,595
Mon 12/1022:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 26/1006:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 12/9$726
Mon 12/1022:55 -
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Tue 12/106:15 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 17/9$747
Mon 12/1000:05 -
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Tue 20/1010:30 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 15/9$1,653
Thu 15/1022:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 29/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 13/9$757
Sun 18/1010:40 -
1 stop12h 50m
Tue 27/1001:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 14/9$732
Thu 22/1022:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Tue 12/101:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 16/9$737
Sun 25/1010:25 -
1 stop13h 05m
Thu 29/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Deal found 13/9$751
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 17 September 2026.
Mon 12/1022:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 17/9$365
Thu 15/1022:55 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$367
Fri 16/1010:40 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$368
Thu 15/1019:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$444
Tue 20/1023:00 -
2 stops41h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$459
Mon 26/1021:45 -
3 stops42h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/9$472
Sat 12/1223:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 15/9$489
Tue 20/1019:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$499
Thu 29/1019:50 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$506
Fri 16/1022:55 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$508
Tue 20/1022:55 -
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Deal found 14/9$513
Mon 9/1121:45 -
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Deal found 14/9$527
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 17 September 2026.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,220). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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 17 September 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.
Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne
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 17 September 2026.
The most flights from CMB to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
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 $859 and $1,441 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $726 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–26 Oct).
How often are flights from Colombo to Melbourne delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Colombo and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 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 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 17 September 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 only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Related info for your journey
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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 $375. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $886, and Qantas Airways, from $998. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne for 73% 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 $362. Users have also found prices from $595 and $671 on Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines, 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 (79%), SriLankan Airlines (79%) and Ethiopian Air (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne?
The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne is $372. On average you can expect to pay $954. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $729.
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 Merlion. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers can rent a car at Singapore Changi for an average daily rate of $122 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, Siam Square, and Thailand Cultural Center. Pratunam, Siam Square, and Thailand Cultural Center can be visited by travelling about 23.8 km, 24.2 km, and 21.1 km respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Bangkok can hire a car from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for about $29 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne (average of $1,220). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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 17 September 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 17 September 2026.
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