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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka from $365

MEL — CMB
6 Nov — 13 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 14/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 5/10$752
Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Wed 11/1122:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 7/10$757
Thu 19/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 26/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 5/10$761
Thu 15/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 27/1019:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 6/10$762
Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 12/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 7/10$764
Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 12/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 6/10$765
Sat 17/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 19/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 4/10$769
Sat 17/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Wed 18/1122:50 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/10$778
Thu 5/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 17/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 5/10$779
Sat 17/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Fri 20/1110:25 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 4/10$784
Sat 17/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 21/1122:50 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 4/10$787
Tue 13/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 31/1019:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 6/10$792

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from

$752

One-way from

$365

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,039

Good round-trip deal

$1,086 or less

Good one-way deal

$720 or less
3/11-14/11
  • 3/11-14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Sri Lanka
13/10-31/12
  • 13/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($374 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka.

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MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$379

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$409

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

13:00-21:35

3 stops62h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$590

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/11

19:55-11:05

Nonstop9h 40m

$764

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 31/12

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$959

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

06:15-21:50

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/12

22:50-23:45

1 stop19h 25m

$1,019

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 18/12

07:45-20:45

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,100

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,146

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 20/12

07:45-00:40

2 stops22h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,206

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka (average of $1,039). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,961). 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 MEL to LK?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 90% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka

The most flights from MEL to LK0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Sri Lanka 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Sri Lanka flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka in 10h 20m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and Sri Lanka are separated by a distance of 8352 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka one-way?

    $346 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from $398 and $433, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka are Air Seychelles (75%), SriLankan Airlines (75%) and Ethiopian Air (75%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka is generally $2,175, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $389. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $673 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka (average of $1,039). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,961). 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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JetstarCheapest$378Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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VietJet AirCheapest$536Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Batik AirCheapest$591Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$785Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$844Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air IndiaCheapest$902Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$966Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,031Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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