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Cheap flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne from $470

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sri Lanka to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$956

One-way from

$470

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,699
28/5-15/6
  • 28/5-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 35m total
  • Sri Lanka to Melbourne
16/5
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • Sri Lanka to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($379 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Wed 25/623:45CMB - MEL
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/817:40MEL - CMB
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$952
Wed 14/522:55CMB - AVV
3 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/816:40AVV - CMB
3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,140
Sun 17/800:50CMB - MEL
1 stop29h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/923:45MEL - CMB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4$1,196
Thu 1/520:30CMB - MEL
1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 22/511:00MEL - CMB
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 29/4$1,238
Sun 3/800:50CMB - MEL
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 31/818:25MEL - CMB
1 stop33h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,329
Thu 15/519:30CMB - MEL
2 stops32h 50mIndiGo
Fri 15/815:55MEL - CMB
2 stops25h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 28/4$1,427
Wed 14/504:05CMB - MEL
1 stop31h 00mEtihad Airways
Fri 15/805:00MEL - CMB
1 stop32h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,524
Wed 14/501:10CMB - AVV
2 stops32h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 15/806:00AVV - CMB
2 stops38h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,533
Fri 16/500:05CMB - MEL
1 stop27h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 14/823:30MEL - CMB
1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,549
Sun 3/800:45CMB - MEL
Nonstop9h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 31/816:30MEL - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,583

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sri Lanka 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Sri Lanka

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/5

23:45-06:15

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

17:40-22:45

2 stops33h 35m

$956

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

22:55-22:50

3 stops19h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 14/8

16:40-09:40

3 stops21h 30m

$1,140

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/5

01:10-22:15

1 stop16h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

07:25-23:30

1 stop20h 35m

$1,159

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/8

22:10-10:00

2 stops55h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

$1,243

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

00:50-04:20

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

18:25-23:35

1 stop33h 40m

$1,329

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/5

19:30-08:50

2 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

15:55-12:55

2 stops25h 30m

$1,427

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

04:05-15:35

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

05:00-08:30

1 stop32h 00m

$1,524

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

01:10-14:10

2 stops32h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 15/8

06:00-15:45

2 stops38h 15m

$1,533

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/5

00:05-08:10

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

23:30-22:55

1 stop27h 55m

$1,549

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/6

00:45-15:00

Nonstop9h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

16:30-22:45

Nonstop10h 45m

$1,611

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne 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 LK to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Sri Lanka 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 30 April 2025.

When flying from Sri Lanka 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways from Sri Lanka to Melbourne have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sri Lanka to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $651. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Thai Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Sri Lanka to Melbourne for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne are SriLankan Airlines (49%), Ethiopian Air (49%) and Air Seychelles (46%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,410 for a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $945 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $840.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Sri Lanka to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sri Lanka 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,156Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,256Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,303Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,323Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,369Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,660Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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